In David Cronenberg’s subtly provocative film, one of his most celebrated, all is not as it initially seems. In his first of many collaborations with the director, Viggo Mortensen delivers a highly nuanced performance as Tom Stall, a small-town husband and father who is hailed as a hero when he kills the would-be perpetrators of a violent robbery. But how did this ordinary family man dispatch them with such skill? Working with an exceptional cast that also includes Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt, Cronenberg slyly deconstructs the mythos of the American action hero, posing elemental questions about identity, human nature, and the violence that we both abhor and can’t look away from.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 4K Digital Restoration | New 4K restoration of the international cut, supervised by Peter Suschitzky and approved by David Cronenberg. |
| 4K UHD + Blu-ray Set | Includes one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc with the film and special features. |
| Audio Commentary | David Cronenberg provides in-depth insight into the making and themes of the film. |
| Interview with Josh Olson | Screenwriter Josh Olson discusses the script and collaboration with Cronenberg, conducted by Tom Bernardo. |
| Cronenberg & Mortensen Conversation | Excerpts from the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival conversation between director and lead actor. |
| Acts of Violence Documentary | Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the film. |
| Featurettes & Deleted Scene | Three featurettes and a deleted scene with commentary by Cronenberg. |
| Trailer | Includes the original theatrical trailer. |
| Essay | Essay by critic Nathan Lee exploring the film’s themes of identity, morality, and violence. |