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Tony Scott (Man on Fire, Spy Game, Enemy of the State, The Fan, Crimson Tide, Days of Thunder, Top Gun) |
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If, like us, you’ve always believed that the formula for a great action flick includes Jerry Springer and the two most annoying dudes from 90210, all playing themselves; well, then you’re in luck. Throw in Jacqueline Bissett, Dabney Coleman, Lucy Liu, Christopher Walken, and Mickey Rourke – who, incidentally, has aged 110 years since doing 9 ½ weeks – and that’s Domino. Well, actually, Domino is Kiera Knightley, and if that’s confusing for you, this fast paced movie may not be for you.
The movie is based on the real Domino Harvey – Hollywood heiress and fashion model turned bounty hunter. With a great deal of creative license, the similarity between the real life of Domino Harvey and the movie ends there. In the movie, Domino’s adventure starts when she is mentored by Micky Rourke’s character, Ed (who is LA’s legendary bounty hunter) and his partner, Choco. They lead her on a life altering adventure centered around warring mobsters, armored car heists, high speed chases, deceit, mayhem, murder, and finding and loosing love. Her life is a struggle to cope with her family’s expectations and personal losses in order to carve out her own identity in this world.
Though not fans of the jerky cinematography, the perpetual flashback, and the frequent narration that characterize this movie, it’s surprisingly good. It depicts interesting characters in a compelling story, while offering some exceptional dialogue. There are a handful of lines in this movie that could become classics. If you like the style and don’t mind some gratuitous violence, then you’ll love Domino.
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