Post by Qatarcat on Oct 10, 2006 9:11:53 GMT 3
Domino (2005)
Watched this movie last night on telly, and it kept me awake! It's a story of a girl bounty hunter, Domino Harvey, and although at least half of the movie is fictional, it is actually based on a true story. Keira Knightley - I like her - plays Domino and does a great job. Mickey Rourke brushed his acting skills and plays Domino's boss, he's actually not that bad, but just as ugly as you remember him.
The movie is a good insight into the world of bounty hunters in America, with all its dirt. In a way it reminded me of Pulp Fiction movie, with different stories being brought together to make it all work out in the end. Here is the review I stole from IMDb (if Bulls can, so can I!):
Definitely a movie you will have to see twice in order to fully appreciate. Experimental Cinematography barely describes this movie. The camera-work and post production add much to the overall flavour of the film, making it quite artistic at some points and open to interpretation at others (something to be desired in American movies as of late). Although, at some parts it may get a little raunchy, gruesome and too heavy for some audiences, the movie never becomes completely unrealistic. The only aspect of the movie that I would write off as "needs improvement" is the soundtrack selection. No movie is ever good without a fitting soundtrack, and although the soundtrack is quite fitting, the opening is a little too long, and the other rap songs in the film really could have been replaced with something more appropriate (heavy, grungy rock or psychedelic electronica would have made this film a real trip). The flooding of imagery and dynamic... color palettes adds another "artistic" aspect to it, also combined with the events that happen throughout the film, this is not a movie you can miss any part of and still understand. However, that also makes it much more of a desirable film to watch, and not one you'll quickly get bored of.
Watched this movie last night on telly, and it kept me awake! It's a story of a girl bounty hunter, Domino Harvey, and although at least half of the movie is fictional, it is actually based on a true story. Keira Knightley - I like her - plays Domino and does a great job. Mickey Rourke brushed his acting skills and plays Domino's boss, he's actually not that bad, but just as ugly as you remember him.
The movie is a good insight into the world of bounty hunters in America, with all its dirt. In a way it reminded me of Pulp Fiction movie, with different stories being brought together to make it all work out in the end. Here is the review I stole from IMDb (if Bulls can, so can I!):
Definitely a movie you will have to see twice in order to fully appreciate. Experimental Cinematography barely describes this movie. The camera-work and post production add much to the overall flavour of the film, making it quite artistic at some points and open to interpretation at others (something to be desired in American movies as of late). Although, at some parts it may get a little raunchy, gruesome and too heavy for some audiences, the movie never becomes completely unrealistic. The only aspect of the movie that I would write off as "needs improvement" is the soundtrack selection. No movie is ever good without a fitting soundtrack, and although the soundtrack is quite fitting, the opening is a little too long, and the other rap songs in the film really could have been replaced with something more appropriate (heavy, grungy rock or psychedelic electronica would have made this film a real trip). The flooding of imagery and dynamic... color palettes adds another "artistic" aspect to it, also combined with the events that happen throughout the film, this is not a movie you can miss any part of and still understand. However, that also makes it much more of a desirable film to watch, and not one you'll quickly get bored of.
