Alpha Dog is definetley something that will stay with me for a long time.
When I first took a look, and sneaked a peak at this movie I looked and immediatley I was drawn away from the fact that it had, Justin Timberlake. Many of you know him as one of the singers from Nysnc, but now he has grown to be an Pop and R&B star, I looked at this movie and thought that it was just a way for JT to make his way into hollywood, but that was not it at all. I learned a valuble lesson, never judge a book by its cover
THE GOOD :
The Action: This movie was definetly action packed, it revolves arond a story about a kid who runs away from home and is kidnapped by the enemies of his brother, a notorious drug dealer. From the minute the movie starts there is an on edge feeling that you have no idea what is gonna happen next. I will not go too deep about the details.
The Acting: I think that the acting in this movie is oscar winning, but it definetly gives you a glimpse of reality. The acting makes it seem that all these guys are actually buddies and this is a true thing that it happening, I actually came to think that JT was a "gangster" but then I remembered the Nsync days and quickly got back to my senses.
THE BAD:
Justin Timberlake:
He was just not one to be suited for the role, I was mearly hazed for a moment when I actually bought the role that JT was trying to protray.
Overall, I dont think that you should buy this movie because it's only good one time rent it, watch it, like it.
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Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Production Year: 1995 - Drama - Director: Ang Lee - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Greg Wise, Hugh Laurie, Robert Hardy
Re-rated based on Ciao's insistence that such reviews are no longer considered "Off Topic"
Soho_Black 18.08.2007 14:55
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
Advantages: Captures the spirit of these youths very well, great performances by most of the cast Disadvantages: A few bad performances, not a film people of a certain age will enjoy
Advantages: Captures the spirit of these youths very well, great performances by most of the cast Disadvantages: A few bad performances, not a film people of a certain age will enjoy
Advantages: Good performances by Yelkin and Hirsch, follows story somewhat Disadvantages: Justin Timberlake, Cassavetes' handling of the material and story
Aug 17th, 2007
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