| Viggo Mortensen | Nikolai Luzhin |
| Naomi Watts | Anna Khitrova |
| Vincent Cassel | Kirill |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | Semyon |
| Sinéad Cusack | Helen |
| Donald Sumpter | Yuri |
| Josef Altin | Ekrem |
| Mina E. Mina | Azim |
| Aleksandar Mikic | Soyka |
| Sarah Jeanne Labrosse | Tatiana |
| Lalita Ahmed | Customer |
| Buddy Uzzaman | Chemist |
| Dana Smith Croll | Nurse |
| Raza Jaffrey | Doctor Aziz |
| Jerzy Skolimowski | Stepan |
| Tatiana Maslany | Voice Only |
| Shannon-Fleur Roux | Maria |
| Lillibet Langley | Violin Girl |
| Mia Soterious | Azim's Wife |
| Rad Kaim | Head Waiter |
| Rhodri Miles | Senior Officer |
| Tereza Srbova | Kirilenko |
| Elisa Lasowski | Prostitute |
| Christina Catalina | Prostitute |
| Alice Henley | Prostitute |
| Faton Gerbeshi | Pimp |
| David Papava | Chechen |
| Tamer Hassan | Chechen |
| Gergo Danka | Junior Waiter |
| Michael Sarne | Valery |
| Boris Isarov | Russian Boss |
| Yuri Klimov | Russian Boss |
| Andrzej Borkowski | The Gypsy |
| Olegario Fedoro | Tattooist |
| Howard Shore | Conductor |
| David Cronenberg | Director |
| Jeff Abberley | Executive Producer |
| Lucy Allen | Stunts |
| Gary Arthurs | Stunts |
| Julia Blackman | Executive Producer |
| Christine Blundell | Makeup |
| Deirdre Bowen | Casting |
| Stephanie Carey | Stunts |
| Dan Carnegie | Animator |
| George Cottle Jr. | Stunts |
| Denise Cronenberg | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Darkside | Special Effects |
| Stephan Dupuis | Makeup |
| Manex Efrem | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Karen Elliott | Musical Direction/Supervision |
| Charmaine Fuller | Makeup |
| Stephen Garrett | Executive Producer |
| Walter Gasparovic | Asst. Director |
| Nina Gold | Casting |
| Rebecca Holmes | Art Director |
| Steve Knight | Screenwriter |
| Robert Lantos | Producer |
| Mai-Ling Lee | Animator |
| Nick Palmer | Art Director |
| Dominic Preece | Stunts |
| Ronald Sanders | Editor |
| Tracey Seaward | Co-producer |
| Howard Shore | Score Composer |
| Carol Spier | Production Designer |
| Peter Suschitzky | Cinematographer |
| David M. Thompson | Executive Producer |
| Paul Webster | Producer |
| Stuart Wilson | Sound/Sound Designer |
Kai
Posted October 1, 2010
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I initially saw this movie only because I love Viggo Mortenson's acting. I must say that now I love the movie because it has a depth that I never imagined it would. The portrayal of the character's emotions and the contrast between their inner selves and the front that they portray to others, especially concerning Viggo's character, is amazing to see played out on screen. The plot ties you in with the complexitites of the workings of a faction of the Russian mob. The only thing that would put off some people from seeing this movie is that it can get rather violent at times.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I've seen this movie 3 times and will probably see it several more. The story draws you into to way of life that is foreign to most of us. Viggo did an outstanding acting job and hopefully will be recognized for his work. The rest of the cast all complimented each other. You won't be disappointed!
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Posted October 1, 2010
If you love mafia movies such as goodfellas, the departed and etc then you will love Eastern Promises. Viggo Mortensens performance is the best of his career. It is a definite must see.
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A great movie!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I am not the biggest fan of most gangster dramas or whatever, but this one was pretty good. I felt they could have taken it a little further, but I still found the plot engrossing enough. There is a decent twist within it too. All the actors did a good job...but Viggo Mortensen definitely stole the show. He was slick, smooth, and all around was just a bad@$$ in this movie. He did a wonderful Russian accent as well. All the actors did a good job though. Some parts of this movie were a bit brutal and bloody, so if you're of a weak constituation, I would recommend avoiding this movie, but if you like a good gangster drama and a bit of gore doesn't bother you too much, this is a good flick for you.
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Posted October 1, 2010
What a great, dark film. Worth owning.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This movie was slightly overrated, if you ask me. It had say that ad great potential as Viggo Mortensen nearly carried the day, but he was too sly. I would have given this film more stars if Mortenson and Watts had given their able performances as they could have been able to carry the day, but they ended yo losing. I would also say the plot had a total Hollywood spin as to be irrelevant.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Like "History of Violence," I thought the trailer to this film looked insanely good. I couldn't wait to see it, but I have to say after the first viewing, like "History of Violence," I was extremely dissappointed. I was starting to wonder what was going on with Cronenberg and why he was making these films that realm around the mob. I'm more of a fan of his earlier work with "Videodrome, the Fly, Naked Lunch," so maybe I was just expecting a little too much. After a few years and more debates than I can count on how well "History of Violence" and "Eastern Promises" stand out in American Film Cinema. I decided after a few years of not seeing "History of Violence" and a year for "Eastern Promises," to check them both out again and this time after more pondering and with more of what to expect, I actually found these features to be very interesting and compelling. Especially "Eastern Promises." The story is about the Russian Mafia Outfit in London, with Viggo Mortensen playing a Russian stone-cold killer type driver for the Bosses son played by Vincent Cassel. Naomi Watts plays an innocent (since she's so good at that) nurse who comes a across a pregnant teenagers diary which discusses the brutal nature of the local Mafia Outfit. The story is an intense thrill-ride and keeps you wanting more and more. Mortensen portrays his character beautifully and in my mind is his best acting gig to date. Covering himself in Prison tattoos and conquering a rough Soviet dialect, he kind of reminds me of DeNiro playing Vito Corleone in the Godfather Part 2. So in the end, I think you're either going to love this film or hate it. Like I stated in the beginning, it took me a while to get into this feature and to comprehend the entire subject as a whole. Sure at times, it might not seem like the film's pace is quick enough, but after more viewing, I think that overall, it's a damn fine piece of art. I think and even Viggo Mortensen explains on the Special Features Featurette that both "History of Violence" and "Eastern Promises" are companions, they're not sequals, but the concepts of Violence and the Mob are the same. So this film will either be a hit or miss with you...just watch with an open mind.
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Posted October 1, 2010
i love viggo in this movie. he can take care of business
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Posted October 1, 2010
I actually fell asleep when I saw the film in theatres, but it was still really good. Viggo's performance was above par, as was the girl's, and the father's. All in all, a great family film...but not for the kids.
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