But these are not typical gangster genre films. They are deeply psychological, have unexpected twists, great plots, perfect villains, and above all, phenomenal directing. Cronenberg presents atypical views into the underworld in both flicks, with the Philadelphia mob in Violence and the Russian Vory V Zakone mafia in Promises. In both films, Viggo plays a hardcore anti-hero impeccably. The guy is so convincing and bad-ass in these films that he gives any Pacino or DeNiro classic criminal roles a run for their money. Both also have unforgettable villains, played by Armin Meuller Stahl as Semyon in Promises and Ed Harris as Carl Fogarty in Violence.
Above is a Blackberry Curve on-screen picture of Viggo in Eastern Promises. Both of these films with this team are really worth seeing. I also guarantee, without ruining anything, they both have scenes that will be etched in your memory for quite some time. Ain't that right, Joey?
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Pauly, Nice blog! However, I felt bad that you didn't have any "comments" related to this entry. So I left one.
-Tom
P.S. I caught a majestic silver hued salmon in the turgid confluence of the Grand River this evening past. I Christened him "Louis" and wistfully returned him to a life cycle completion and watery grave.....
P.S.S. Did I mention that I'm taking a creative writing correspondence course?
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