David Cronenberg directed this screen adaptation of a graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke which explores how an act of heroism unexpectedly changes a man's life. Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) lives a quiet life in a small Indiana town, running the local diner with his wife, Edie (Maria Bello), and raising their two children. But the quiet is shattered one day when a pair of criminals on the run from the police walk into his diner just before closing time. After they attack one of the customers and seem ready to kill several of the people inside, Tom jumps to the fore, grabbing a gun from one of the criminals and killing the invaders. Tom is immediately hailed as a hero by his employees and the community at large, but Tom seems less than comfortable with his new notoriety. One day, a man with severe facial scars, Carl Fogarty (Ed Harris), sits down at the counter and begins addressing Tom as Joey, and begins asking him questions about the old days in Philadelphia. While Tom seems puzzled, Carl's actions suggest that the quiet man pouring coffee at the diner may have a dark and violent past he isn't eager to share with others -- as well as some old scores that haven't been settled. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Special Features
cc
Director David Cronenberg commentary
"Acts of Violence" documentary- a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes journey on the making of the film
Three riveting featurettes:
"Violence history:
Region
1
Languages
Unknown
Audio
Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel
Dolby Digital Stereo
Chapters
Disc #1 -- History of Violence
1. Monsters [6:03]
2. Family Man [4:36]
3. Jack [1:25]
4. Teens [7:20]
5. A Stop at the Dinner [1:52]
6. An American Hero [3:44]
7. Bad Man [4:01]
8. "Get the Shotgun" [9:12]
9. "Ask Tom" [6:07]
10. Tought Guy [3:37]
11. Standoff [4:01]
12. The Truth [5:52]
13. Questions ans Answers [3:44]
14. Philadelphia [8:26]
15. Richie [4:56]
16. Home [12:06]
17. End Credits [4:29]
Menu
Disc #1 -- History of Violence
Play Movie
Special Features
Acts of Violence
Play All
Random
American Hero
Bully
Eye for an Eye
Lies
Gangster Sex
Sibling Rivalry
Hope
Scene 44 (Deleted Scene)
Play without Commentary
Play with Commentary by Director David Cronenberg
The Unmaking of Scene 44
Violence History: United States Version vs. International Version
Too Commercial for Cannes
Feature Commentary with David Cronenberg
Trailers
Theatrical Trailer
Sneak Peeks
Set Up Options
Audio Optimized for DVD No Re-equalization Required
DVD Release Dates
