Domino
Domino

Domino

2005Movie127 minEnglish

The story of the life of Domino Harvey, who abandoned her career as a Ford model to become a bounty hunter.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users48%
Director: Tony ScottGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Domino, a young woman estranged from her socialite mother, finds herself drawn into the violent world of bounty hunting. She teams up with a motley crew of enforcers, including her scarred and imposing partner, Choco, and their morally ambiguous boss, Branch. As their illegal operations escalate, Domino becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit involving a dangerous crime boss, a desperate escape from prison, and a high-stakes heist. Her life spirals into chaos as she battles both external threats and her own inner demons.

Critical Reception

Domino received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its frenetic editing style and convoluted plot overwhelming. While some praised Tony Scott's signature visual flair and Keira Knightley's performance, the film was largely criticized for its lack of coherent storytelling and excessive violence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Keira Knightley's energetic performance and Tony Scott's distinctive visual style.
  • Criticized for an overly chaotic and confusing narrative structure.
  • Noted for its intense and often gratuitous violence.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the film's unique, high-octane energy and Knightley's portrayal, while many others found the plot nonsensical and the editing style disorienting.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely based on the life of bounty hunter Domino Harvey, daughter of actor Laurence Harvey and model Paulene Stone.

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JPV852

JPV852

This is a movie I previously watched 15+ years ago, didn't like it then; still don't like it today. Tony Soctt's style, which leaned much more toward gritty oversaturation in his latter films, was a bit too much for me, as was the frenetic ...