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Loosely based on the real life story of the late bounty hunter Domino Harvey, Keira Knightley quickly sheds her softer image here with an unflinching performance in the title role. As Domino, she brandishes guns, reacts against anyone who crosses her, and isn’t above a lapdance to get her out of a tight spot. Yet it’s the partnership she forms with Mickey Rourke’s Ed Mosbey, her leader and effectively surrogate father, that sits at the core of this good-but-uneven movie, and allows both actors to excel in their roles.
The story is told in flashback, as Domino is interrogated by Lucy Liu’s police detective. From there, it follows the story of Domino’s life, from her tragic early days, through to meeting Mosbey and her subsequent life as a bounty hunter. And, laced with strong performances and some nicely-constructed sequences, for long periods the film works well. Working against it at times though is director Tony Scott’s (Man On Fire, Crimson Tide, True Romance) over-fussy directorial style, which is very much take it or leave it, but does at times get in the way of the storytelling. At the point where you want him to focus on what’s happening, there’s just one too many flashy shots or quick edits.
Still, Domino works, and is suitably removed from the glossy, vacuous action movie you may be expecting. It’s very stylised, but the script from Donnie Darko’s Richard Kelly covers its bases well. And while the film itself isn’t without a couple of problems, the end result is still well worth watching.--Simon Brew
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"I am a Bounty Hunter": Domino Harvey’s Life with Optional Commentary by Richard Kelly - Domino Harvey - Bounty Hunting on Acid: Evolution of a Visual Style – Deleted Scenes - Theatrical trailer - Teaser trailer
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I find it hard to understand why this above average action thriller managed to upset quite so many people in quite so many ways. It is certainly a cut or two above the typical Hollywood formulaic bang-bang flick and has deliberately set out to be different ... so, if your idea of a buzz is Arnie, Sly or Bruce with no requirement to engage brain cells, this probably isn't your type of film; similarly, if you're expecting Keira Knightley to reprise any of her other, more typical, roles you're going to be disappointed.
The main beefs seem to be at Miss Knightley having to audacity to play a hard-bitten action role; in fact, she does so rather well. In part, this is because she is a good actress but there is a delightful incongruity between the extremely posh background from which she longs to escape and the brutal world into which she does. It would have been very easy to script the role as a hard-nosed, kick-ass, all-American, gun-tottin', apple-pie lovin', tough as nails but with a heart of gold, archetypal Hollywood female action role but Knightley's character is actually far more interesting and her attempts to fit in to the role to which she aspires deserve to have been better developed. As it is, her plummy tones and naivety contrast delightfully with Mickey Rourke's jaded cynical world-weariness and the rage flowing from Edgar Ramirez's emotionally dysfunctional psyche.
The cinematography and directorial style are also decidedly different. Whether you love or loathe the jump shot, stop motion, sample/mix effects is a matter of personal taste; personally, they grew on me: the style is somewhere between Tarantino and Baz Luhrmann (William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet) and help fuel the otherwise rather uneven pace of the movie.
Having said that, whilst the film tries hard in all departments, it doesn't always succeed: the character development is hit and miss, the Knightley/Liu exchanges leave you feeling strangely unsatisfied, the plot is occasionally obscure and I still don't know how she got out of the lift ... but it's still worth the rental fee and will pass a pleasant enough evening when the TV channels draw a blank.
The main beefs seem to be at Miss Knightley having to audacity to play a hard-bitten action role; in fact, she does so rather well. In part, this is because she is a good actress but there is a delightful incongruity between the extremely posh background from which she longs to escape and the brutal world into which she does. It would have been very easy to script the role as a hard-nosed, kick-ass, all-American, gun-tottin', apple-pie lovin', tough as nails but with a heart of gold, archetypal Hollywood female action role but Knightley's character is actually far more interesting and her attempts to fit in to the role to which she aspires deserve to have been better developed. As it is, her plummy tones and naivety contrast delightfully with Mickey Rourke's jaded cynical world-weariness and the rage flowing from Edgar Ramirez's emotionally dysfunctional psyche.
The cinematography and directorial style are also decidedly different. Whether you love or loathe the jump shot, stop motion, sample/mix effects is a matter of personal taste; personally, they grew on me: the style is somewhere between Tarantino and Baz Luhrmann (William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet) and help fuel the otherwise rather uneven pace of the movie.
Having said that, whilst the film tries hard in all departments, it doesn't always succeed: the character development is hit and miss, the Knightley/Liu exchanges leave you feeling strangely unsatisfied, the plot is occasionally obscure and I still don't know how she got out of the lift ... but it's still worth the rental fee and will pass a pleasant enough evening when the TV channels draw a blank.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's over the top; sure. This is a film in which arms are literally being thrown around, subtitles are correcting themselves, but I loved every minute of it. Kiera Knightley gives a fierce performance. She shows the right amount of anger and dedication in this performance. Mickey Rourke follows up his great performance in 'Sin City' with another tough-guy performance (Good to see him). Edgar Ramirez really doesn't do anything except speak Spanish every once in a while and stare at Kiera. Delroy Lindoi gives a good supporting performance. Mo'Nique was herself, although she did surprise me on one particular scene. Lucy Liu has great chemistry with Kiera Knightley in her scenes with her. Christopher Walken owns his roles as usual and an unusual assortment of actors including some Beverly Hills 90210 stars manage to squeeze themselves into this production.
The problem that I had with this movie is that it concentrates on the different things that they do, instead of the character of Domino. Some of the dialog in this film was also stupid {"The rich, the poor, and everyone in between."--uuuhh, that's not as clever as you think, filmmakers, no need to repeat it twice!) Plus the final action scene is all shaky so you can't really tell what's going on.
Overall, I thought `Domino' was a great deal of fun. Due to the over the top nature and the twitchy camera tricks, it's easy for me to see why the film was bashed by so many viewers, but I really didn't mind any of this in the least. For me, it was one the most entertaining films to watch. Though `Domino' wasn't the best film of 2005, it was one hell of a ride that is destined to reach cult status. Watch it before you judge it.
The problem that I had with this movie is that it concentrates on the different things that they do, instead of the character of Domino. Some of the dialog in this film was also stupid {"The rich, the poor, and everyone in between."--uuuhh, that's not as clever as you think, filmmakers, no need to repeat it twice!) Plus the final action scene is all shaky so you can't really tell what's going on.
Overall, I thought `Domino' was a great deal of fun. Due to the over the top nature and the twitchy camera tricks, it's easy for me to see why the film was bashed by so many viewers, but I really didn't mind any of this in the least. For me, it was one the most entertaining films to watch. Though `Domino' wasn't the best film of 2005, it was one hell of a ride that is destined to reach cult status. Watch it before you judge it.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Don't watch "Domino" expecting a true-to-life biopic of Domino Harvey, model turned bounty hunter. Watch "Domino" for some excellent action sequences, big shoot-ups and the not often celebrated talents of Edgar Ramirez. Keira Knighley was shredded for her role in this production, but on the contrary, I find the extreme differences between this role and her other at the time, "Pride & Prejudice", an indication of just how versatile she can be. "Domino" is pure escapism, with a touch of Tarantino-esque grit in many of the scenes. Thoroughly enjoyable, providing you leave your film critic/realist hat at the door.
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Not a clue what this was meant to be about
This was recommended by a friend, and I do love anything that Keira Knightley does - but this film is awful. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jack Be Quick
Ignore the negative reviwers
This is based on a true story. How can people give it 1,2,3, stars? The acting is good, the plot is good. Read more
Published 17 months ago by frannieflute
Save your money!
So... perhaps you're thinking - interesting premise, some good actors, bit different looking, might be fun. It's really not, unfortunatley. Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Blu-ray collector
Awful !!!
I was looking to see what was on the TV this evening and Domino is on the Film4 channel, and I groaned as I had seen this film before and it is somewhat mediocre, largely because... Read more
Published on 18 April 2010 by A customer
Why so many negative reviews?
I was not expecting much, based on such negative press and reviews.
Then I watched it: The look and feel of the film really works. Keira Knightley works. Read more
Then I watched it: The look and feel of the film really works. Keira Knightley works. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Mr. B. R. Good
DOMINO
I've never seen movie similar to this one...it was a crazy ride from the start to the end....it was kinda strange so many people don't like it but i really did! And do!
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Dan Škorpík
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
Maybe worth a watch if you can pick it up cheap.
Keira Knightley in a different role to her normal period dramas.
Quite a bit of swearing etc...
Keira Knightley in a different role to her normal period dramas.
Quite a bit of swearing etc...
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Bargain Hunter
An insult to the real Domino, and to the unsuspecting viewer...
Where to begin?
Read the numerous other one-star reviews to get the full picture of how loathsome this film is. Read more
Read the numerous other one-star reviews to get the full picture of how loathsome this film is. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2009 by Adriano
Certainly not that bad
its certainly rattled some cages has this film - mostly to do with Keira Knightly in a tough girl role - yes it is odd casting - but hey get over it and watch the movie! Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Mr. D. Thompson
No no no no er NO!!!
Whoever thought Ms Nightly ( fine in costume dramas and Pirate films ) was right for this part as a tuff but sensative bounty hunter was either mad or making soup from her... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by G. Miller
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