Dharma Guns
Dharma Guns

Dharma Guns

2011Movie93 minEnglish

The film opens on a water-skiing accident - a girl (Délie) drives a speedboat and pulls a young man (Stan). They are both challenging their own limits when a crash occurs... Stan wakes up from a coma after this serious accident, to find out that genealogists are looking for an individual whose identity corresponds to his. Instead of asking himself questions about this testamentary filiation, he subscribes for Professor Starkov's legacy, and embarks for the country of Las Estrellas... Purging odyssey where intuition and telepathy accelerates the journey in time. Dharma Guns revisits the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice fighting with the tyranny of Time-God...

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Gregoris RentisGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck ex-cop, haunted by his past, finds himself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a mysterious woman and a powerful criminal organization. As he delves deeper into the murky underworld, he must confront his demons and fight for survival against ruthless adversaries.

Critical Reception

Dharma Guns received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. While some appreciated the attempt at a gritty crime thriller, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling narrative. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension by a few, but largely criticized for a confusing and nonsensical plot.
  • The performances of the lead actors were often cited as a redeeming factor, though not enough to salvage the film.
  • Noted for its ambition in trying to weave a complex crime narrative, but ultimately fell short due to poor execution.

Google audience: There is insufficient data from Google user reviews to provide a specific summary of likes or dislikes. The film appears to have had limited viewership and engagement on the platform.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Athens, Greece, and aimed to blend a noir aesthetic with a modern thriller sensibility.

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