Article: Movie reviews: PROMISING PAIRING; the razz movie reviews Director Cronenberg and actor Mortensen reunite for gritty thriller EASTERN PROMISES **** 18.(Features)(Movie review)

Byline: ALAN MORRISON

AT the end of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, who really moved on to better things?

The Tolkien trilogy changed the face of modern cinema, but it didn't necessarily boost the careers of those involved.

Viggo Mortensen came out of it pretty well, though. Prior to playing Aragorn, the Danish-American actor's career had simmered in Hollywood.

He caught the eye in GI Jane and Carlito'sWay, but appearances in CrimsonTide, Daylight and A Perfect Murder didn't suggest that he would ever become an A-list star.

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