A History of Violence
Taste attributes: crimedramathrillerdetectivelegalmafia/gangsteractionfastunsavouryheavyintricatelinearenclosedemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems
"Tom Stall had the perfect life … until he became a hero."
Boxlist takeA heavy crime thriller that is small-scale, morally murky and intricate. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Originality: Balanced originality, where this profile leans fresh / original
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Synopsis
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
Characteristics
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Details
- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 2005
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- BenderSpink
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
