Slumpy - Right-On Film Reviews

Sunday, 15 July 2012

Domino (2005)

In 7 words or less: Keira Knightley trades period dresses for shotguns

What's it all About? The 'trueish' story of a young rich kid who flunks out of school and embarks on a career as a bounty hunter. Along the way she gets involved in a double crossing, heist gone wrong that makes the s**t hit the fan.

Best bits? Any of the scenes involving Chris Walken's sleasy tv exec are great value, as is the introduction of former 90's 90210ers Ian Zierring and Brian Austin Green for the formation of a reality tv show that follows the exploits of our bounty hunting squad.


Did it make you think thoughts? I really thought I would hate this. Why did I watch it then? I dunno, I guess I'm a bit of a sucker for crap films I can slag off. Accessed denied here though as it was actually quite enjoyable. The intro is good and gives a large chunk of background info without dragging too much. Once the action starts it is hard, fast and fairly brutal. The relationships are interesting with Mickey Rourke playing the hard as nails leader of the rag tag group and Edgar Ramirez, his more than a little psychotic right hand man, having a mega crush on Domino but never doing anything about it. I wasn't too keen on the whole film being shot in a washed of sepia tone but that's a minor quibble.


Would you watch it again? Yeah, I would.

Rating (out of 100%): There are enough twists, plot devices and interesting characters to make this a worthwhile watch. I give Domino a bonesy 74%
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