When you name a movie with such a bold title, audiences have certain expectations and when it's not met they feel duped and the reason the movie commercially failed. A Most Violent Year is devoid of any violence, no drama either, it just flat lines throughout the movie. Oscar Isaac according to him always done ""the most right thing" yet he is on the cusp of being indicted for mal practices and tax evasion. Is he being a hypocrite we never know? Jessica Chastain was ok in her limited role. The plot isn't interesting or taut enough to keep your attention. Pass if you can.