Going into The Trip, I didn't really know what to expect. I knew the film was sort of a predecessor to Easy Rider, and that it was a film displaying the mood of the 60s counter-cultural movement. But apart from that, I knew nothing.

And my thoughts now. I dont know what to really think of this film. There were certainly elements to it that I liked, such as the vivid and colorful design of the film, and the performance…

Eastern Promises is a criminally underrated film which i personally think should be mentioned more when talking about crime/gangster films. Not only is it a great crime film, it is also a great character study.

Cronenbergs vision of a grimy London is great, this isn't a glossy gangster film like Goodfellas or The Godfather. All of these locations are dirty and really add to the atmosphere of the film.

All of the cast give good performances, but Viggo shines here.…

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First of all, this is not a nice film. This film features some absolutely cringe inducing scenes of violence and rape. So dont go into this film expecting it to be a fun affair...

Anyway, this is my personal story with the film. I watched it a year ago and just thought it was a good drama film. Sure, it affected me emotionally and was quite a big punch in the gut, but i felt…