Domino
Domino

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Domino

2017
Movie
22 min
Spanish

In a tenement in a poor Havana neighborhood, four men are playing a game of dominoes: Rodríguez and Nicanor versus Sangremono and Pepe “the Victim.” Once the game has begun, Rodríguez suddenly mentions that he has heard some astonishing news that concerns the future of the country and every one of its inhabitants…

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users29%
Director: Brian HelgelandGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

An ex-Marine fighting in Afghanistan is captured and brutally tortured by an al-Qaeda cell. When he returns home, he struggles with PTSD and seeks revenge on those responsible, blurring the lines between justice and vengeance. The film follows his descent into a violent world as he hunts down his tormentors.

Critical Reception

Domino received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and excessive violence. While some acknowledged Gary Oldman's performance, the film was generally seen as a disappointing and messy thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the plot to be confusing and poorly executed.

  • The film's violence was often described as gratuitous and overwhelming.

  • Performances were mixed, with Gary Oldman often singled out but unable to elevate the overall quality.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dislike for the film, with many finding it to be overly violent, predictable, and lacking in substance. Some viewers felt the story was too convoluted and difficult to follow, leading to a frustrating viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to star Nicolas Cage and was set to be directed by Tony Scott before rights issues and multiple script rewrites led to the eventual production with a different cast and director.

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