In terms of violent action itself, the film isn't remarkable really, but its HOW its used that makes it more than it actually is. There is not a better example of this than when that last scene with Ed Harris, of which I give Cronenberg great credit, for he took me by surprise.
This is late as well, but I was surprised to see Irishman actually improve his rating score for the film on his 2nd viewing......, but hey its all good.