English (18PL) 24 January 2008Distributor: New Line Cinema
Director: David Cronenberg
Producer: Paul Webster, Robert Lantos
Writer: Steven Knight
Casts: Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Sinead Cusack
Plot: "Eastern Promises" follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organised crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family. Now Nikolai must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit, and retribution.
Plot: "Eastern Promises" follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organised crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family. Now Nikolai must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit, and retribution.
Our Verdict:
Green Tea says:
Russian version of so-so Godfather - 2.5 stars
Lim says:
Like the finger part - 2.5 stars