Top Dog
Top Dog

Top Dog

2014Movie92 minEnglish

Hooligan boss Billy Evans has it all - a successful business, a beautiful family and respect on the terraces. But when he clashes with gangster Mickey over a backstreet proetection racket, Billy soon finds himself out of his depth as they look to finally settle the question - who is Top Dog?

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: T.J. ScottGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A tough ex-con, recently released from prison, tries to go straight and reconnect with his estranged daughter. However, his past comes back to haunt him when he gets involved with a dangerous criminal underworld.

Critical Reception

Top Dog received generally negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and weak character development. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some acknowledging the action sequences but overall finding it to be a below-average entry in the action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a formulaic narrative that offers little in the way of surprise.
  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
  • Despite some attempts at action, the overall execution is pedestrian.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Top Dog are scarce, but the limited feedback suggests viewers found the movie to be unoriginal and lacking in compelling elements. Some viewers may appreciate the presence of former MMA fighter Chuck Liddell, but this was not enough to salvage the film for most.

Fun Fact

The film features former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell in a leading role, marking a significant transition for him into acting.

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John Chard

John Chard

Sick As A Dog. Directed by Martin Kemp and written by Dougie Brimson, Top Dog stars Leo Gregory, Ricci Harnett, Vincent Regan, Danielle Brent and Lorraine Stanley. Plot finds Gregory as a top London football hooligan who bites off more t...