Dogs: Bullets & Carnage
Dogs: Bullets & Carnage

Dogs: Bullets & Carnage

2009TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

The story evolves around four different chapters and four different main characters. These stories are adapted from the similair called manga book later renamed into Dogs: Bullets & Carnage as serialization began.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Yimou LiGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In a gritty urban landscape, two brothers, one a calculating gangster and the other a struggling poet, are drawn into a violent underworld. Their lives intertwine with a ruthless crime boss and a loyal enforcer as they navigate a treacherous path of ambition, betrayal, and survival. The film explores themes of loyalty, desperation, and the corrupting influence of power.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric depiction of urban decay and its tense crime thriller elements. Some found the plot to be convoluted, while others lauded the performances and the film's gritty realism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bleak atmosphere and effective crime drama pacing.
  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
  • Criticized by some for a somewhat tangled narrative.

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Fun Fact

The film was an official selection at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, screened in the Directors' Fortnight section.

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