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| ![Eastern Promises (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51X9MTZPnfL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: David Cronenberg
Actors: Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel, Armin Mueller-stahl
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $26.98
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Rating:  184 reviews
Sales Rank: 15969
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: 62100067
UPC: 025195000369
EAN: 0025195000369
ASIN: B000YENUIQ
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: December 23, 2007
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 A spectacular thriller from David Cronenberg October 21, 2008
N. Durham (Philadelphia, PA)
Though David Cronenberg has calmed down a bit from his "King of Venerial Horror" days of Videodrome, Shivers, Scanners, The Fly, Naked Lunch, and the like; he's still managed to craft his best film in years with Eastern Promises. Re-uniting with his A History of Violence star Viggo Mortensen (in a much deserved Oscar nominated role), Eastern Promises tells the story of a mid-wife named Anna (Naomi Watts) who finds the journal of a Russian teenager who died during childbirth. Soon enough, Anna learns that the girl had ties to a Russian mob family, headed by an old-school boss (Armin Mueller-Stahl). Her search for the truth leads her to the boss' volitale son (Vincent Cassel) and his associate Nikolai (Mortensen), who appears to both warn and help Anna at the same time. Frequently compelling and occasionally blood-curdlingly violent, Eastern Promises is one of those oh so rare films that actually manages to stay with you after the credits roll, and actually surprise you when something unexpected occurs. Mortensen is spectacular in a finely nuanced performance that is undoubtedly the best of his career. Even the smaller details, from his body full of tattoos, to his accent, to his sheer physical nature, are superbly detailed and authentic. As for Cronenberg, he seems to have transcended from being regarded as a master of the horror genre to a master of the thriller, and his brilliantly orchestrated bath house knife fight is brilliant film making. All in all, you won't see many films, mainstream or not, of the past couple years that are better than Eastern Promises, and here's hoping that this isn't the last collaboration between Mortensen and Cronenberg.
Interesting movie, bad Russian language October 10, 2008
M. Bhogte
I watched this on HBO last night. The plot is a very captivating, edge-of-your seat thriller. Although there is a lot of graphic violence, the characters, including the bad guys, are not entirely unlikeable. "Kirill" and his father possess at least a glimmer of a compassionate side (the way they interact with children), and Viggo Mortensen is spectacular as Nikolai (althought I should add, the extensive footage of his teeny ding-dong during the bath house fight scene left me a little queasy). That said, would it have killed the director to hire some actual Russians to speak Russian more believably? I had the hardest time making out what they were saying. Overall, a very entertaining film. In the end, all the loose ends are tied up nicely, and everyone ends up with the best outcome, including Nikolai, Kirill and the baby. The bad guys are punished, like they usually are in an American crime thriller.
Eastern Promises - Blu-ray Info October 8, 2008
LGANS316 (Tokyo Japan)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Version: U.S.A / Region Free br /Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 br /VC-1 BD-25 / Advanced Profile 3 br /Running time: 1:40:33 br /Movie size: 20,59 GB br /Disc size: 23,73 GB br /Average video bit rate: 20.46 Mbps br / br /DTS-HD Master Audio English 3667 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 3667kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 1536kbps) br /DTS Audio French 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps br /DTS Audio Spanish 768 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 768kbps br / br /Subtitles: English SDH / French / Spanish br / br /Number of chapters: 20 br / br /#Secrets and Stories (HD - 11 minutes) br /#Marked for Life (HD - 7 minutes)
Dark drama that requires your attention October 6, 2008
Raz
Eastern Promises delivers on acting, plot and drama and for that you will certainly want to see it... but be forewarned. br / br /This movie received an R rating for a reason and I would not show it to any kids younger than high school age. The violence in it is graphic for a reason - realism. The subject matter is shocking at times, because you are dealing with very disturbing topics, so be prepared. br / br /The story is that of the Russian mob in London, which primarily follows the actions of one family, and specifically the duties of a driver within that mobster family. The movie does a good job of explaining the Russian mob and how it operates throughout the film. To accomplish this it uses the sub plot of a maternity nurse who discovers a diary that belonged to a young pregnant Russian immigrant. The pregnant girl dies while giving birth in the nurse's hospital. The diary, and uncovering the facts and secrets within are what leads the nurse to encounter the mob firsthand. br / br /Throughout the movie, the plot and twists are done exceptionally well and will keep you trying to figure everything out. If you don't like movies where you need to focus on everything said, or don't like ones you have to think too hard about them, then Eastern Promises might not be your cup of tea. If you like movies that keep you on the edge of your seat and trying to figure it all out - you'll enjoy this one. The revelation discovered about the driver/mobster is well worth it the price of the DVD! br / br /The movie moves along at a good pace and never leaves you bored with any of the scenes. The final thirty minutes of the movie mixes enough action and twists to satisfy even the harshest of critics. Enjoy it and be prepared to cringe now and again!
Mobster with a heart? September 30, 2008
Helen Rae (Redwood Shores CA)
wow...I liked it on the big screen and this is almost as good. Viggo Mortensen is certainly versatile, and adding this to his wide body of work is cool. Sometimes it was difficult to know where the story is located, but I suppose that's a realistic pitcure of how groups can change city locales. The story moves well and the end is very satisfying.
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