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Dogman (2023) Movie Review

Dogman – Movie Review

Read our movie review of Dogman, directed by Luc Besson. Find out how a boy's love for dogs becomes his salvation in this touching and suspenseful film.

Director: Luc Besson (Fifth Element)

Writer: Luc Besson (Screenplay)

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Plot: A boy, bruised by life, finds his salvation through the love of his dogs.

Runtime: 1 Hour 52 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: Dogman starts when Douglas Munrow (Jones) is arrested with a van full of dogs. Psychologist Evelyn (Gibbs) assesses him by looking into his history. Douglas was abused as a young boy and brought up in the foster system. However, the one thing he had in life, was his connection with dogs.

Once he becomes an adult Douglas works at a local dog shelter, but when it gets threatened with closure, he goes into hiding with the dogs. He starts operating out of a remote location, where he offers locals support in dealing with criminals. However, he gets mixed up too much with El Vergudo (Aguilar) leading to his need to escape.

Verdict on Dogman

Dogman is a thriller following an isolated man who has befriended a herd of dogs. He uses them to help him deal with criminals while giving them a friendly life. However, once he becomes a prime suspect in a crime, he must reveal his story.

This is an excellent thriller, which dives into the ideas of loneliness and connection. It shows how Douglas was pushed away from the world and his connection with his dogs became stronger. The story has a tragic side as we learn the abuse he went through. While he wants to give people a life which gives them happiness. Caleb Landry Jones continues his excellent career with another brilliant performance. The supporting cast is strong, with Jojo T Gibbs being the highlight of them. As for the dogs, they are great to watch operate in this world, protecting their owner from the world.

Where to Watch

DOGMAN is released on Blu-ray and across digital platforms in the UK & Ireland from 11th March.

Final Thoughts – Dogman is a tense thriller where Caleb Landry Jones shines bright.

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DOGMAN Wild Thriller: Caleb Landry Jones Unleashed

DOGMAN Wild Thriller: Caleb Landry Jones Unleashed

DOGMAN Wild Thriller: Caleb Landry Jones Unleashed

WILD THRILLER RELEASED ON BLU-RAY & DIGITAL 11th MARCH

Action packed pulp thriller DOGMAN starring Caleb Landry Jones is being released on Blu-ray and across digital platforms in the UK & Ireland from 11th March.

The latest film from Luc Besson – the visionary filmmaker The Fifth Element, La Femme Nikita and the Transporter series – DOGMAN won the Graffetta d’Oro for Best Film at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. It’s extraordinary, intense and heartfelt – everything you’d expect from the unique and uncompromising mind of Besson.

DOGMAN stars Caleb Landry Jones (Cannes winner for Best Actor for Nitram) as Doug. A troubled man who finds salvation through his canine friends. The cast also includes Jojo T Gibbs (Fresh), Christopher Denham (Billions), Clemens Schick (Das Boot), and Marisa Berenson (Barry Lyndon).

Featuring an emotive score by Besson’s longtime collaborator Éric Serra (Léon), and exquisitely filmed by Colin Wandersman (Pandemonium). DOGMAN features production design by César award winner Hugues Tissandier (The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec).

Think Taxi Driver meets Lassie, DOGMAN, inspired by a shocking real life story, is a wonderfully styled excursion into the wild world of dog-loving Doug, packed with deliriously exciting set pieces, brutal moments of violence and, of course, an irresistible cast of loveable mutts. 

SYNOPSIS 

As a child, Doug’s abusive father made him live in the family kennel, where he developed a strong bond with the dogs. As a wheelchair-bound adult he is a loner, running a stray dogs’ home, and pursuing his love of theatre and cabaret.

He also helps to right wrongs – with his crack team of canine companions – in the harsh and corrupt city. When the state department suddenly closes down his animal shelter, and a ruthless mobster. He has crossed seeks revenge. It looks like a brutal day of bloody reckoning is at hand for Doug and his faithful friends.

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ABC Film Challenge – World Cinema – D – Dogman (2018) Movie Review

Director: Matteo Garrone

Writer: Ugo Chiti, Matteo Garrone, Massimo Gaudioso (Screenplay)

Starring: Marcello Fonte, Edoardo Pesce, Nunzie Schiano, Adamo Dionisi, Francesco Acquaroli

Plot: A timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neighborhood.


Tagline – Everyone has a breaking point.

Runtime: 1 Hour 43 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Verdict: Solid Crime Film

Story: Dogman starts as we meet the timid dog groomer Marcello (Fonte) who prides himself on his ability to keep the neighbourhood dogs in good condition, though he also moonlights as a cocaine dealer, with one of his biggest clients Simoncino (Pesce), an aggressive criminal.

When Simoncino forces Marcello into helping him commit a crime on his neighbour, he is left with no choice but to help, seeing his own life spiral out of control.

Thoughts on Dogman

Characters – Marcello is the timid dog groomer, dog lover and will always do everything to make sure animals are safe, he is reluctantly selling drugs to the side, slowly getting himself dragged into a life of crime, which he doesn’t want to, but things just get out of control forcing him to need to finally stand up to the bully criminal. Simoncino is the druggie criminal that is always pushing Marcelle into either supplying for him or helping break the law, he uses his build to intimidate him into committing the crimes.

Performances – Marcelle Fonte in the leading role is great, we get to understand the struggles he is going through with a bully of a criminal around, which also shines through in his kindness towards the animals. Edoardo Pesce fits the bullying criminal performance well, showing how his presence would use his intimation to get what he wants.

Story – The story here follows a timid dog groomer that has found himself in the middle of a crime ring after one of his drug dealing clients starts pushing him to his limits, he is torn between what to do and will still always protect his dogs. This is a nice crime drama that shows us just how far somebody might get pushed to fit in or stay out of trouble from the person trying to control the situations. It does show how the poor neighbourhoods will be forced into doing anything to survive, which does give motivation for why Marcello does have to lives.

Crime – The crime side of the film shows how Marcello is getting pushed into things he is uncomfortable about doing.

Settings – The film is set in the one small Italian village which shows how the residents do know each other and how things around the city might not know the criminal side of the behaviour.


Scene of the Movie – The cage.

That Moment That Annoyed Me – We don’t learn enough about the supporting characters in the area.

Final Thoughts – This is a nice crime drama that shows however much you might push someone, they will be willing to fight back if you push them too hard.

Overall: Nice Drama.