Mad Dog Time
Mad Dog Time

Mad Dog Time

1996Movie93 minEnglish

With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as vicious rivals threaten the control of the empire.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Larry BishopGenres: Crime, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mobster's loyal lieutenant is tasked with retrieving his boss's kidnapped girlfriend. As he delves deeper into the dangerous underworld, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal involving his own associates. The mission quickly escalates into a chaotic confrontation where loyalties are tested and survival becomes paramount. The ensuing events are marked by dark humor and escalating violence.

Critical Reception

Mad Dog Time received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its convoluted plot and dark humor to be unfocused and unpleasant. While some acknowledged the star-studded cast, the film was widely criticized for its gratuitous violence and lack of coherent storytelling. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film's tone and subject matter off-putting.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's attempt at dark humor and stylish violence falls flat, resulting in a messy and unfocused narrative.
  • Despite a strong cast, the convoluted plot and gratuitous gore detract from any potential entertainment value.
  • Critics found the film to be an uninspired and unpleasant viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a confusing and violent mess, with many disliking the dark humor and lack of a compelling story. The ensemble cast, while notable, couldn't salvage the film for most viewers, who generally felt it was a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious crime drama, but evolved into a dark comedy during production, with much of the dialogue improvised by the cast.

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