A Most Violent Year follows a man and his wife who are running a big fuel company when people start stealing from them. Additionally, they run into some legal issues and have to manage both things at the same time.

Before you watch this movie know this: IMDb says its an action movie, but it's not. It's a crime drama, only with a much heavier emphasis on the drama. So don't expect any big awesome shootouts or explosions.

To start the actors are all pretty great, especially Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain. I watched this movie partially because I like both of these actors, and like I said they didn't disappoint. Their characters weren't terribly complex or anything, so it wouldn't be very difficult to pull them off, but for what they were they were great.

The characters are pretty interesting as well. They're realistic and while they aren't horribly deep or anything, they're still good.

The plot and presentation is great. There isn't very much music, nor does a whole lot of awesome stuff happen. So when music is used and something awesome does happen, it's a way bigger deal and just that much more awesome.

Overall A Most Violent Year is a solid movie. The performances are good, the characters are interesting, and the presentation is great. In the end I would recommend this movie.