Dogman
Dogman

Dogman

2023Movie115 minFrench

A boy, bruised by life, finds his salvation through the love of his dogs.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users68%
Director: Luc BessonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Douglas Munrow, a gentle and empathetic man, endures a difficult childhood at the hands of his abusive father, who forces him to live in a cage with dogs. He develops an extraordinary bond with his canine companions, who become his protectors and allies. As an adult, Douglas transforms into the "Dogman," a vigilante who uses his pack to fight crime and injustice.

Critical Reception

Dogman received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with praise for Caleb Landry Jones's performance but criticism directed at the film's convoluted plot, uneven tone, and Besson's directing. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Caleb Landry Jones delivers a compelling and committed performance.
  • The film suffers from a convoluted and tonally inconsistent narrative.
  • Luc Besson's direction is seen as uninspired and predictable.

Google audience: Audiences were split, with some appreciating the unique premise and Jones's acting, while others found the story unbelievable and poorly executed, citing issues with pacing and plot coherence.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by a true story of a man who lived in a dog kennel in New York City.

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Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/dogman-venice-film-festival-review-caleb-landry-jones-delivers-a-transformative-performance/ "Dogman isn't without tonal and narrative issues, but it's much better than anticipated. Caleb...