I'm glad you replied in detail. So, to sum up your stance, you don't think that Cronenberg has lost his edge and is now relying on his reputation but you are now perceiving him in a new light due to the knowledge you've gained since you initially explored him. Is that about right? 

Eastern Promises" seems to be a propriation after a whole bunch of films which deflorated the wanted innocence of mankind...

That's an interesting point but you need to use a different word in order for it to be understood correctly. Thanks.

The kitchen talk between Watts and Mller-Stahl or Mortensens forced sex with the Ukrainian Girl had a total otherworldly and surreal note, especially the first one.

I'll give you the first one. That's why I mentioned the lighting which sort of unhinges the netherworldy tone the film was awashed in. 

wpqx is also a big fan of AHOV. But, ahem, I'm still waiting to read his thoughts on EP.