A Most Violent Year - Movie Review

A Most Violent Year was written and directed by J.C. Chandor whose previous efforts are the critically acclaimed movies Margin Call and All is Lost. The film stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyewolo, Alessandro Nivola, Albert Brooks, Elyes Gabel, and Christopher Abbott.

Margin Call - Movie Review

One look at the cast of this movie and you feel like you are guaranteed to see a great film...I mean, look at all those heavy hitters from Kevin Spacey to Jeremy Freakin' Irons! Would the story be able to hold up its end of the bargain and deliver material worthy of all this talent or would their skills be wasted on a bland, boring, and soon to be forgotten tale? First, I will tell you a bit about the story before you decide if it is worthy of your attention.