I found Violent Night, a movie about a group of robbers who attack the estate of a wealthy family on Christmas eve quite delightful. It put me in the best mood for at least twenty-four hours post-viewing.
I truly liked everything about director Tommy Wirkola’s film, including the fun, violent and Christmasy theme; a welcome difference when compared to the usual Christmas movie fair.
For me, the script, cinematography, fight sequences and overall performances delivered the promise made by the equally charming trailer months earlier.
There’s no doubt that some people will find the violence too much. Still, I wouldn’t say that Violent Night meets the brutality and savagery levels achieved by Tarantino films.
I say give Wirkola’s film a chance if you’re curious. Several people have referred to it as a combination of Die Hard (1988) and Home Alone (1990). I don’t remember too much about the Die Hard films, but it sounds pretty accurate, no?
‘A perfect film’ is not the right phrase to describe Violent Night. But the imperfections are part of what made it so fun to me. There’s also the pleasant-to-watch pairing of David Harbour and John Leguizamo in one film together as adversaries.
Happy Film Loving
G
The Movie My Life 
Violent Night is officially on my watch list, I was already a fan of John L. and David H. But I also happen to love a fun script.
Fingers crossed you like it. Some didn’t find it as fun as I did. 😁🥳
A violent Christmas movie is a novel idea. Sounds like it is worth seeing.
My thoughts exactly, especially if you enjoyed the movies it’s said to remind others of, Home Alone and Die Hard. 🤓
Maybe. IF I find myself in the right mood, at the right time.
Sounds like a great plan to me. 🤓👍
I adore these two actors. I’ll tolerate the violence to seem them work🎅🏽
*See them work😊
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I’m very much on the same page. Both are great in everything. And whenever I think of Leguizamo, my mind goes back to the first film I remember seeing him in, Romeo and Juliet (1996). Then I remember Chef (2014) and I’m just so happy that he continues to work. 😊❤️
As for Harbour, I always need a few minutes to remember to not just focus on his wonderful voice. 😁
Harbour’s soothing baritone😂 How can you not just focus on that!?
I knew you’d understand! 😁
Mrs. Chess and I both enjoyed this a lot. I am glad they went all-in on the violence, as it made for more of a “discrepancy” at Christmas time. Sure to be a guilty pleasure for many who give it a go.
Excellent! I doubt that I would be mad if I learned that a sequel was in the works. I wonder who they’d par Harbour with, if not Leguizamo.
I have to believe a sequel will come forth sooner than later. They would definitely benefit from having an over-the-top villain as John L. was.
A violent Christmas movie is a novel idea. Sounds like it is worth seeing.