The ending was truly powerful. It leaves us uncertain on how the family will now process but there is hope.

@stefantomasi4036

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the message

@stevepayne5965

11 ай бұрын

"Hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things." - The Shawshank Redemption.

@Sportskiduhuh

11 ай бұрын

Well, the movie is called The History of Violence. History is that Tom is actually Joey who was a part of mob long ago, and Violence is something that they as a family are experincing or have experienced recently. Not just Joey’s history or moments of him being himself, but also his son has gone through a lot of bullying in school and managed to overcome it. The message of the movie is exactly what you said. History. I think it is a perfect ending.

@mr.brightside6576

10 ай бұрын

@@stevepayne5965 andy dufrane and red...really great movie.

such a great actor. the subtleness in his face is awesome. he walked in as Joey, and sat down as Tom. you can tell the difference.

@gergemini2993

5 жыл бұрын

brings tears to my eyes every time - so powerful - not a single word of dialiogue yet the emotive expressions on all their faces say more than any words could......incredible scene and film! one of my all time favs

@SolidSnake240

2 жыл бұрын

@@gergemini2993 perfectly said

@Chitown312

Жыл бұрын

I think he was born into the life but not the man he truly ended up being and regardless of what his family saw the children still accepted him. I think once the wife saw that then she was able to look at him as well. Brilliant movie and acting.

I didn't understand it as a kid, but there truly is no power stronger than forgiveness.

When I saw this in the theatre with my father, we both simply gasped at the final moment. The entire audience was absolutely flabbergasted at Viggo’s transformation.

Precious child! The King of Gondor is yet humble and gracious enough to set his own plate.

One of my favorite final scenes. Period. No words. Just the raw emotional power of the little girl setting out a plate for her daddy. The eye contact between wife and husband, in which she asks 100 questions, and he answers 99 of them.

@tomace4898

5 ай бұрын

Unreal comment.

What a powerful final scene. Strange and yet real the way the youngest little daughter knew instinctively what to do when "daddy" came home..set a plate out for him..

@Agnes_Noby_sir

4 жыл бұрын

one that was prepared

@matthewJ142

3 жыл бұрын

😢

@SuperColonel91

3 жыл бұрын

@@Agnes_Noby_sir Prepared? Just like her daddy was with those criminals at the beginning!

@Chitown312

Жыл бұрын

I think he was born into the life but not the man he truly ended up being and regardless of what his family saw the children still accepted him. I think once the wife saw that then she was able to look at him as well. Brilliant movie and acting.

This is the most important moment in the whole film. They now realize who he is and they each have to live with that knowledge, even the youngest daughter who puts that plate out for him. Perfect conclusion to a near-perfect film.

@stefantomasi4036

5 жыл бұрын

K August well said. Perfect conclusion. A History of Violence should have a sequel

@TheIcarusFalls

5 жыл бұрын

@@stefantomasi4036 I think it should be a prequel showing Joey's life in Philly as a mob hitman and everything that led up to his decision to leave it all behind and start a new life to try and be a good man. Call it "A Life of Violence"

@mr.brightside6576

10 ай бұрын

@@TheIcarusFalls yeah i wanna know how he killed joey cusack in the desert

@salarzx62090

8 ай бұрын

This ain’t a perfect conclusion and this ain’t a near perfect movie. It’s a pile of shit

His daughter sets the place setting for him. Incredible film.

I love the color symbolism of each of the characters shirts. The little girl is innocent with purple, the son and mother both wear dark shirts, showing their effect on them from the violent. While Joey is wearing a black shirt with a coat trying to conceal some of it, just like how he tries to blend in but he cant hide all the darkness, but he has that little bit of that blue to show there is some good in him.

@Alvin_Vivian

3 жыл бұрын

You're reading too much into things lol.

@dorianblue4229

3 жыл бұрын

David M. Saporito do you think there may be also a metaphor of America ("history" vs story), trying to seek peace in the New World but (aside from settling there with violence already, and the war of independence too etc.) having then to face old Europe/Asia calling back to wars near its territory so to end it has to track the source of (in this case, national) violence back to those old territories (where America herself is coming from)? His brother's hometown/home... gone away for business (colonial trade)... (PS. probably this has already been noticed by others, would be interesting to know, i'm really just asking :) )

@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alvin_Vivian you’d be surprised a lot of movies do have intentions behind their clothing choices for each actor from scene to scene

@sonsofbiscuits1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alvin_Vivian He's probably right. Film/TV creators do go into detail like this. They did the same as Walter White changed to Heisenberg.

@gunman462

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alvin_Vivian It's meant to hit subconsciously which is why you didn't notice.

Despite no lines of dialogue, this is one of the most powerful endings in cinema history!

@Pierre-LucBeauregard

Жыл бұрын

Calm down

@vastpiano5552

Жыл бұрын

@@Pierre-LucBeauregard lmaooo

@breeeegs

Жыл бұрын

@@Pierre-LucBeauregard IT'S THE GREATEST MOMENT IN HUMAN HISTORY!!!!!

The background score is the most awesome of this movie

@caryhuff8924

6 жыл бұрын

You're right shashank. Music can make or break a movie......

@HitmakerShottie

5 жыл бұрын

Right

@SM-jb8ny

4 жыл бұрын

@@caryhuff8924 yes music is the heart of the movie. With Background score we can change the complete phase and intensity of the movie

Notice how in the 1:05 he shows to his family as joey, you can see the strong expression in his face and in 1:11 he enters to the kitchen as Tom, with his low profile. What a great actor

One of the best movies of all time, you can watch it every 5 years, and never get sick of it.

Vigo is one hell of a good actor. Man is good.

The little girl is so innocent. It's her daddy. The son and wife are like, Yo, dad is a stone cold killer. Better not piss him off.

@stefantomasi4036

Жыл бұрын

I see that

as someone who grew up around violence, and now about to have my first daughter, I feel this dynamic, sometimes those who have experienced the most violent are teh best protectors of the innocent, because they know how evil it truly is. for the family to realize how much he loves them and wants the best for them, shows human compassion and love for his dark past. amazing scene. I remember Cronenberg say it took a full day to shoot this scene, it was the last shot they did and it was very emotional on set.

One of my favorite movies. So under-rated.

@jameslonergan4830

2 жыл бұрын

It was instantly and still is one of my favorite films, and I think good enough to be Best Picture.

One of the Best Scenes where the silence says a lot then a long speech !!!

earlier in the film he talks about how he knew the first time she truly loved him, he could see it in her eyes, and she mentioned it was still there. that is what this scene is about. when she looks up, he sees that look is still in her eyes and he is so relieved.

"And how was your day?"

@MrUndersolo

5 жыл бұрын

“Well, um...”

@mjohnson5030

4 жыл бұрын

"Good, Honey. I got garotted, murdered a bunch of guys and shot my brother in the head. Pass the meatloaf, please."

@MegaTuros

4 жыл бұрын

:DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

@SuperColonel91

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjohnson5030 lol, four more kills! Just like he killed four other men before heading back to Philadelphia!

@busybee6889

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjohnson5030 lmao

GOOD film. Just in this scene i love how his daughter brings him the plate - simple storytelling,visual, Joey still has a place in the family. Thats all you need. The whole movie is very very well crafted

The final scene was moving and so well done. This is one of my favorite movies. Peace

Hats off for David Cronenberg. This final scene that makes me feel like a kid watchin' E.T. end, is something unique, I can watch these three minutes twenty times per day having same goosebump. Incredible. A true masterpiece

Very haunting soundtrack to this movie that emphasises the trauma the family endures from the whole situation . . .

@reservoirdude92

7 ай бұрын

From Howard Shore, no less ❤

Acting with no words. That's art!! Brilliant!!

I just love movies where everything is said without saying any word. It reminds me of the ending of the movie “A Short Story.”

The final scene, the fact it was done without dialog, and you knew exactly what was going on, emotions and thoughts, amazing directing and acting

This has to be one of the best scenes of all time and not a word was said!!!

Just finished this movie . I'm in awe . This is what art is meant to be

Coming back to this scene reminded me of how good this movie is. I need to rewatch it. It's been over ten years since I have.

One of the best scenes in movie history. Masterpiece.

@stefantomasi4036

Жыл бұрын

This scene portrayed the true meaning of a dramatic thriller whereas in Running Scared with Paul Walker, it was more lighthearted but still emotional

I really cried watching this ending. Tom has struggled so hard to get over of his violent past when he was Joey, but Richie, Carl and their thugs has been stalking and manipulated him which made him nearly transformed to his old self, Joey. 😭 Tom's tears and his ashamed sad face makes me feel bad for him but it made me a bit reliefed when his wife and his children accepted him especially when his daughter prepared a plate for her daddy. ❤

Remember earlier in the movie he said he looked into her eyes and saw that she loved him well the last scene is him looking into her eyes either seeing love or regret my conclusion is she never stopped loving him which you would notice when they were on the stairs after she slapped him

The ending is about hope. charming movie.

I really hope his family did accept him again for what he is!!

Great scene. You don't always have to be saying anything or have continuous action to make a scene. Some of the best scenes of all time are without words and just looks and emotions.

At the end, there is still hope...

Damn what a beautiful woman his wife is..... gorgeous

@stefantomasi4036

2 жыл бұрын

Maria Bello is indeed gorgeous

@dwaynesbadchemicals

11 күн бұрын

I’m attracted to lesbians as well. I don’t know what it is.

I like internal struggle between who he is and what he wants to be. This movie really shows that there is no place in this world for natural born killers now a days. I hope his family can forgive him. He is only doing what comes easy. It’s not about who you were. It’s about who you want to be as a person.

@th3azscorpio

3 жыл бұрын

Im not sure if I would quite label dude a psychopath. He has feelings of guilt, shame, and desires for remorse, and redemption.

Goddamn it has been 10 years since I last saw this film, I forgot how fantastic it is.

The daughter's plate moment was phenomenal! Amazing scene

No words were spoken but so much was said.

This movie is criminally underrated.

I'd like to think that after this film is over, Tom individually takes his wife and son out and tells them everything. He tells them the good,bad, and ugly about his life. Perhaps they will see a miracle in that a mob hitman wanted redemption and a new life. Perhaps they will forgive him and see him for who he is today.

@danielwilliamson6180

7 жыл бұрын

Tom was trying to leave his violent past behind and attempting to start a new life.

@mediamonster4936

7 жыл бұрын

I think the ending is perfect. It allows each of us to come up with our own conclusion.

@StellarBlue1

7 жыл бұрын

Jim, you are right. But, after all, there was only one reality for the family: That was their father and husband, no more, no less...

@letoatreides4041

5 жыл бұрын

She's mouthing "I love you" at the end.

@Ryan-kb8ui

5 жыл бұрын

Leto Atreides I just re-watched this last night for the first time since I first saw it years ago, and I did not see that, thanks for pointing it out Edit: I can't see it, either you're trolling or it's REALLY REALLY subtle

The final scene is my favorite The actor play is genious

Violence poisons everything.

@Worldofwarcraft666

3 жыл бұрын

tell that to mother nature

@SolidSnake240

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldofwarcraft666 Except that doesn't apply cuz we aren't in the wild

@Worldofwarcraft666

3 жыл бұрын

@@SolidSnake240 u think cause we live in a society we r not in the wild. But imagine something outside this planet watching everything, this is the wild. Humans can call whatever they want, but this is just wild. And, btw, we r just a small part of this little planet.

@Acusumano25

3 жыл бұрын

@@SolidSnake240 You're right, we are wild animals trying to manipulate each other under the circus tent Watch an episode of cops on mute and then tell me that we aren't a bunch of inbred retards, wild animals in other words

Imagine Joey becomes the bigger mobster and starts his own crime family knowing he was forced to become his former self, knowing there's no escape. It would be just like the Sopranos

Such a wholesome and nutritious dinner with three plates full and balanced with all the main food groups. His plate is empty and his silverware was placed upside down. Nobody seems to have anything to drink - or say. I’ve never seen this movie except for this one scene.

@salarzx62090

Ай бұрын

Don't watch this movie. It's garbage and not worth your time

Went to see this when it came out in theater. Watched it many times since over the years.... Why do I like it so damn much ??

@MrDoddi1984

3 жыл бұрын

Why? Because it's a great movie, that's why!!!

Plot twist: this takes place months later. Mom just made a really lousy dinner.

The final seconds I gather he is looking for the “love” in his wife’s eyes that he talked about earlier in the movie...his expression is happily surprised or shockingly disappointed...which one? Idk?? Seems like a sad ending but I hope it’s happy lol !!GREAT FN MOVIE!!

@giamo645

3 жыл бұрын

My sensation was that he does not see love in his wife's eyes anymore. His expression is desperate and not surprised. Very intriguing and open to clues that drive to different interpretation. Cronenberg style as in 'eastern promises'.

A daughters love

I loved that little girl she was the cutest thing

Viggo is one of the top 10 greatest actors to ever practice the craft. I think he’s underrated.

He sits to dinner a free man.

Desperately needing redemption . . . that's some acting right there. -C

Awkward AF but hey when the bread winner gets home, his place at the dinner table best be set or else Joey comes in and whoa!!!!

I LOVE this ending! It said all is forgiven, we welcome you HOME, Tom!

@depht_

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think that's what it means.

@MarinLay

3 жыл бұрын

@@depht_ well maybe not all is forgiven. But definitely they were saying that was his place at the table and he was welcomed home!

@clanofclams2720

9 ай бұрын

​@@MarinLaymaybe that's what the daughter was saying, but I doubt the wife and son are too quick to accept him back.

I'm disappointed this movie didn't get a prequel

I mean Jesus what an ending. Not a word but you see it all in their eyes

Message is clear, we can never go back, and we don't know if there is any going further, but we'll take it one step at a time.

Beautiful scene🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

He just wanted to be a *normal* guy! (Good film)

when silence speak volumes

Useful tip: if you watch this scene on mute, it's now directed by the Coen Brothers

Powerful scene and beautiful music. .

@stefantomasi4036

Ай бұрын

I totally agree. A somber ending to my favourite gangster classic

Great music. Great Scene.

ce que j'appelle un film splendissime....

In any other director's hand, this scene would have ended with all of them happy and hugging him when he got home. Cronenberg did something movies don't do today: Show the realism and consequences. The reason why the daughter embraces him so quickly is because she sees him as her dad. She doesn't know what he's done. She's just happy he's home. That's why she's so quick to welcome him back and put the plate on the table. But you can tell that the mother & son will never see him the same way again and are tormented by what they've gone through and how their lives are changed forever. Although the son is ready to forgive & try again to see if they can function as a family again, as we see him passing the plate of food to his father. This ending is so powerful & emotional!!!!

@stefantomasi4036

2 жыл бұрын

At least Sarah has a soft side for Tom whereas Jack and Edie, it’s taking time for them to adjust to the fact that he’s a changed man after dealing with circumstances that changed their lives.

Not going to lie....that food looks really good.

It's interesting to think how cold and capable Joey is and while the scene is about the family. I can't help but think we are also seeing the effects this actually had on Tom. Tom has been very hurt and traumatized by this experience; proving that he indeed isn't Joey.

I watch this movie all the timei think she still loves him I loved all them

Howard Shore brilliant 🎶 makes this scene feel so real. I love the daughter setting up a plate for daddy because no matter what his history of violence he will always be daddy. Absolutely brilliant David Cronenberg should have been nominated for best director and this film should have been nominated for Best Picture

shit I can't unhear Howard Shore. The music is pretty similar to that one in the lord of the rings. Not one to brag, but I recognized Shore right away while watching the movie. Beautiful music.

Such a polite and considerate little girl.😇😇😇😇😇.....and those are some nice looking meatloaf🍴🍴🍴

Very much like to see the full movie in OTT but despite series of attempts not getting but for short excerpts in KZread..anyway of seeing this movie in full?

Here's my breakdown. Dad opens the door. He's been gone for three days. They're all in shock. They still have a plate ready just in case. Daughter sees daddy and says to herself while looking daddy in the eyes, "I knew you'd come back. Sit down." Mom bows her head in prayer! Son looks at Mom waiting for her to disapprove the Dad's but Mom remains in prayer that daddy will do anything for his family's safety. Son approves of his Mother's prayers then hands the plate of to his father. Mother lifts her head sees the tears in her husband's eyes. She asks with her eyes did you just kill your brother for us? Dad... yes.

I love the fact that three people were just killed in the front yard but there is no yellow crime scene tape.. no investigators, just clean up the bodies and move on.... Hollywood!!

@tbone9803

Жыл бұрын

To be fair that'd be legally self defense so he'd be clear

I like the communication between them

Awesome movie

Can't believe i never saw this movie

Never heard of this movie.... Wow.

my favorite scene from this movie. The warrior has come home. Can he be forgiven.

@stefantomasi4036

5 жыл бұрын

Vincent Fisher He should be forgiven.

That's one hell of a daughter he got there

The ending was 😢good

That music!

I loved the movie viggo was awesome playing two people j felt sorry for after he attacked her

He realized in the end he was still Joey, that's why he had that look. There was no turning back especially once his family learns about the massacre in philly.

Epic

We Love You "Joey"... ❤

Maria Bello! - DAMN!!!

@kawhileopard2174

5 жыл бұрын

eww...

@SM-jb8ny

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful woman

Ni una palabra, toda la emoción.

Lmao that's alot of vegetables for dinner. Peas, carrots, corn AND potatoes.

Good movie

The Return OfThe king.

Aragorn went to some dark places after he became king. Five years of sitting on a hard-ass throne and pondering sh*t with nothing to do will have that effect on anyone.

Love is Love....

So sweet So cute I like this father character ❤

Glad the title really says its about violence, otherwise I would never gessed it

@matthewJ142

3 жыл бұрын

Don't tell Ed Harris that LMAO 🤣

@matthewJ142

3 жыл бұрын

Cronemberg understands the impact of how certain things shake us to the core and it's basically real human emotion apart from his extraordinary films of supernatural and fantastic stories like the fly and scanners, this is as real to real life as you can get!