Writer / director Farhadi has infused The Salesman with
an expectedly deliberate pace that prevents one from connecting with the material or the characters, with the far - than - engrossing atmosphere compounded by a repetitive midsection detailing Emad and Rana's attempts at overcoming a personal tragedy.
Coming on the heels of 2005's A History of Violence, Eastern Promises certainly feels like an apt follow - up for director David Cronenberg - as the film possesses a number of similarities to its forebearer, including
an expectedly deliberate pace, shocking bursts of violence, and an absolutely compelling turn from star Viggo Mortensen.
Not exact matches
Director Anton Corbijn has infused the proceedings with an almost impossibly
deliberate pace that's sure to leave certain viewers checking their watch on an all - too - frequent basis, yet there's little doubt that The American remains oddly compelling even through its more overtly uneventful stretches - with Clooney's
expectedly magnetic performance certainly going a long way towards establishing and perpetuating the movie's consistently captivating atmosphere.