Rating- Five Stars
The acting itself is so brilliant that it is worth it to go and see how the masters do it. Viggo Mortenson as the self-effacing driver, as the chilling gangster, as a man of enigmas was perfect for this role. He gave this role so many dimensions. His contained and dynamic presence really infused the film with a new energy.
The story starts off with a girl who collapses at a chemist's shop. Rushed to a hospital, she gives birth to a girl child and immediately dies. Her only legacy to the world was a diary in Russian. The nurse (Naomi Watts) takes the diary and tries to decipher it. What follows is a chilling look into how Russian mafia operates through the front of a restaurant.
The mafia boss is played chillingly by Armin Mueller- Stahl who can be benevolent and charming, as well as terror-striking at the same time. His son is played by Vincent Cassel and the nurse's uncle is played by the Polish director, Jerzy Skolimowski. Both their performances were stellar.
Watching movies like "Eastern Promises" really gives hope to the fact that good movies can still be made. All the actors on screen are so contained and the script is tightly knit so there is so much of energy and impact. This movie is worth watching!!
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