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Alpha Dog

2007
Drama
Crime
2h 2m
Versatile filmmaker Nick Cassavetes directs an impressive group of both young and veteran performers in Alpha Dog, inspired by actual events, a film that follows three fateful days when the lives of a group of Southern California teens suddenly dead-ended. (Universal)
Directed by:
Nick Cassavetes Nick Cassavetes
Written by:
Nick Cassavetes Nick Cassavetes
Starring:
Harry Dean Stanton Harry Dean Stanton Bruce Willis Bruce Willis Sharon Stone Sharon Stone Ben Foster Ben Foster Emile Hirsch Emile Hirsch Dominique Swain Dominique Swain Anton Yelchin Anton Yelchin Lukas Haas Lukas Haas Olivia Wilde Olivia Wilde Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake Amber Heard Amber Heard Amanda Seyfried Amanda Seyfried
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Drama, Crime
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Alpha Dog

2007
Drama
Crime
2h 2m
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pigletPiglet
Rated 25 Jul 2009
73
72nd
Timberlake really surprises with good acting skills, but as always it's Ben Foster's show.
Rated 25 Jul 2009
pittlerpittler
Rated 09 Apr 2011
62
50th
Great Ben Foster !!!
Rated 09 Apr 2011
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 26 Feb 2009
85
84th
The movie was better then I thought it would be. A bunch of good performances from actors I don't know. After a slow start with those stupid interviews the movie picks up. It became easy to hate Hirshch's character, and freakin' Foster was nutso. And how about the rest of Hirsch's crew. The fact that they got pulled into this mess just showed how much control Hirsch had on his friends, especially Foster, and to a lesser extent JT (who can act). I just didn't want it to end that way.
Rated 26 Feb 2009
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 09 Jun 2007
6
55th
Justin Timberlake can act?? Surprisingly decent movie with a good performance from Ben Foster. Sharon Stone is lookin fly homies
Rated 09 Jun 2007
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 09 Jan 2012
60
62nd
Alpha Dog is a solid drama filled with tension, deep characters and an interesting story. Managing to fill up a film with unlikable characters and still allowing it to keep you enthralled is difficult, but it works here. It does end up playing for too long though, and some of the characters were just too unlikable for me to handle, but on the whole, it's an entertaining experience that is definitely worth a watch. Just don't search this case online first, because you'll ruin the ending.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
muzak66muzak66
Rated 01 Jul 2008
89
88th
Awesome movie J T was great and omg is Olivia Wylde is hot
Rated 01 Jul 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
66
51st
Not the strongest script but some pretty good young actors on display.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 04 May 2007
73
47th
I was surprised how good Alpha Dog is. The cast is less than stellar and the director, in my experience, is pretty mediocre, but the movie pulls together for a strong and interesting story that flows at a steady pace. I'm impressed.
Rated 04 May 2007
farzanFarzan
Rated 01 Jun 2008
73
64th
I thought this movie was gonna be crap but it actually wasnt bad, in fact it was quite good. Easily the most memorable parts of this movie are Timberlakes, and Foster's performances. It really is a sad film, and you feel for some of the characters, but it was trying to be too much of a high school "gangsta" flick that it didn't really make much of it. Worth a watch, but don't expect much.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 31 Jan 2011
59
57th
The story of *N Sync is much more engaging than I expected.
Rated 31 Jan 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 05 Jul 2009
6
53rd
Timberlake is surprisingly the best part about this movie.
Rated 05 Jul 2009
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 21 Aug 2008
77
72nd
The movie isn't stupid so much as it's (mostly) full of stupid characters. It still works though, because dumb-as-bricks though they may be, sadly, they feel all too real. Timberlake proves surprisingly capable as an actor, and Yelchin's performance drives the film's emotional punch. A very well-acted movie all around, from a pretty impressive cast. Though the plot is depressingly straight-forward, Cassavetes has crafted a very engaging film with a strong emotional pay-off. Worth the watch.
Rated 21 Aug 2008
deproductiondeproduction
Rated 02 Feb 2008
83
61st
this isn't as good as i think it is, but it so surpassed my expectations, i had to give it a good rating. And believe it or not, JT can act, and creates a likeable character here. all personal responses to films are subjective and personal, and this one, being about over-priviledged kids exactly my age, growing up in the early-90's and throwing away the incredible opportunities they were born into, struck a chord with me.
Rated 02 Feb 2008
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 25 Feb 2010
75
48th
Senseless, like the crime committed, but worth at least one watch.
Rated 25 Feb 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 28 Mar 2007
60
62nd
Pretty good.
Rated 28 Mar 2007
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 09 Jul 2008
88
96th
Very Nice
Rated 09 Jul 2008
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 27 May 2008
75
88th
Ben Foster plays the 'crazy dude' well.
Rated 27 May 2008
td888td888
Rated 18 Feb 2008
90
95th
Very impressive movie and a great performance of Ben Foster.
Rated 18 Feb 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
95
97th
Amazing movie. Good scenes, good dialogs and performances impeccable. For treat from a real story, leaving even more interesting.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
gilgameshGilgamesh
Rated 03 Jan 2010
33
7th
OMG - pls don't make any other cheap copies of Pulp Fiction!!
Rated 03 Jan 2010
corcovadocorcovado
Rated 10 Jun 2008
21
3rd
Is this person really related to John Cassavetes?
Rated 10 Jun 2008
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 04 Jul 2007
52
47th
good fightscene with the big brother, the rest wasnt that good or bad, timberlake aint that bad as actor either ...
Rated 04 Jul 2007
vincentevincente
Rated 04 Aug 2007
55
32nd
null
Rated 04 Aug 2007
herbert_ederHerbert Eder
Rated 29 Mar 2007
40
17th
Based on the true story of Jesse James Hollywood ALPHA DOG comes with the look and feel of a semi-documentary. Adolescents who think they are really tough and cool because they deal with drugs, behave like gangstas and swear more and better than others, when they are in fact losers and cowards. You don't want to be around people like that - and that's the film's problem.
Rated 29 Mar 2007
lifeandalllifeandall
Rated 22 May 2007
73
44th
If it wasn't based off a true story, the movie would seem unbelievable. Why would they do something so stupid? But, they did.
Rated 22 May 2007
marstonMarston
Rated 10 Sep 2011
50
19th
Ben Foster is the only reason to watch this film, of course he isn't featured through until the end, but his performance is absolutely outstanding. If I got a dollar for every time these guys swore, I'd be a millionaire.
Rated 10 Sep 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 30 May 2007
77
51st
Pretty good movie. Well paced throughout, and as much as I disliked every single person in the movie I still found myself caring about what happened.
Rated 30 May 2007
stewballStewball
Rated 10 Sep 2011
40
8th
Dismal, depressing and pointless story about a bunch of brats trying to out-dumb each other and succeeding. Yes the acting is good, particularly Ben Foster, but to what end.
Rated 10 Sep 2011
mullaccmullacc
Rated 04 Jun 2007
55
27th
LOL Sharon Stone fat suit.
Rated 04 Jun 2007
obdurateObdurate
Rated 27 Jul 2008
70
41st
Saw this as a last minute switch and it surprised me a few times. It ended up being a solid movie. Justin Timberlake broke my heart near the end, proving he can act (even if he does just act like a thug throughout most of it.) I ended up caring deepy for these people, even though normally I wouldn't. Could have gone wrong but it didn't.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
leshiileshii
Rated 07 Jul 2007
63
41st
Decent. Surprised a little by Justin Timberlake's performance. Absolutely horrid editing, though.
Rated 07 Jul 2007
eriecanaryeriecanary
Rated 20 Aug 2007
80
46th
Justin Timberlake is hot.
Rated 20 Aug 2007
joyousjoyous
Rated 12 Dec 2007
75
68th
Justin Timberlake gives a surprisingly nuanced performance in this flick about a bunch of lazy, juvenile delinquents and a kidnapping plot gone terribly wrong. Although the editing is haphazard and Emile Hirsch is slightly miscast (should have switched him and Hatosy's parts), but Cassavetes is able to pull it together enough to make a very effective climactic scene. Not the best film of the year, but certainly enough to prove Timberlake to be more than just another pop star.
Rated 12 Dec 2007
cowmanCowman
Rated 08 Nov 2009
50
13th
Annoying characters. Everything was very loud, but without a good reason.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 13 Nov 2010
91
69th
the man to watch in this movie is Ben foster. What a performance. amazing
Rated 13 Nov 2010
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 16 Oct 2012
80
68th
Surprisingly enjoyable and well done, especially when viewed as a character study. Everyone strives to be number one in Johnny's eyes, who also happens to be the alpha dog. That's why Keith and Frankie are so weak at the end, they still have to do Johnny's bidding. That's also why bitch guy (forget his name) is so willingly to do whatever Johnny wants, because he would literally suck his dick, a fact brought up earlier in the movie. Sad ending and one of those movies you wish you could change.
Rated 16 Oct 2012
jordysgirl18jordysgirl18
Rated 02 Nov 2007
88
12th
Good movie for young people to see. All the actors give stunning performaces.
Rated 02 Nov 2007
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 07 Aug 2021
65
55th
Yelchin’s performance and character carried the film, as the rest of the cast was far too unlikable to care about (aside from maybe Frankie). It’s well paced and builds tension well while giving a few humorous moments here and there. I hated the conclusion, but considering this was a true story I can’t really fault the film for it.
Rated 07 Aug 2021
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 18 Aug 2021
70
53rd
willislol+99+drug/moneybeefwithbro+babegf+bunchwitnesskidnaplol+whyisheamasterfighterlmaodidntseemthislastfight+JTgavechancetorun+bulletandatarget+kindadidntpayattention+girlsmad+offeredJT25ktokill+lawyersayswouldbelife+amberheard-he's15-everbeenlaidstolenboy?-pool-blindfold-marcopolo3way+hikers37th/38thwitnesseslol+crypromise-tieup-shoveluzilol+disturbingpresentmomscenelol+therewastupac-nowtechn9nelol+niceguytil25-JTlife-killerdeathrow-mainstillhiding-05paraguay-awaitingdeathsentence+moren9ne:P
Rated 18 Aug 2021
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 19 Mar 2011
30
2nd
Not bad, but no point.
Rated 19 Mar 2011
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 20 Jul 2010
65
59th
Although based on real life events it echoes 'Bully' and 'Mean Creek', both stronger tales of 'buddy-slaying'. The main problem is a lack of focus, adding many scenes that seem to lead nowhere, because the movie never seems to make up its mind about who's story it wants to tell. Also the 'interview'-style didn't sit right with me, and the whole 'witness' bit also felt redundant. That said it's an entertaining movie with great performances by especially Timberlake and Foster.
Rated 20 Jul 2010
doctor7doctor7
Rated 08 Dec 2007
70
52nd
Surprisingly good film. Some of it's not that great but Ben Foster is, as usual, fantastic. I was particularily impressed with Justin Timberlake's performance. Certainly some of the most crass dialog I've ever heard but it is true to life in regards to the setting.
Rated 08 Dec 2007
glm01glm01
Rated 28 Oct 2016
68
36th
68.000
Rated 28 Oct 2016
weafdogWeafdog
Rated 29 Jul 2008
38
52nd
A pleasant surprise. Timberlake, Foster, and Yelchin give pretty good performances. The fact that it is based on a true story makes it all the more compelling.
Rated 29 Jul 2008
kingofjewkingofjew
Rated 29 Jul 2011
69
31st
An intriguing story mixed with a solid script, some ok/decent acting , good directing and excellent pacing makes an enjoyable movie watching experience. I avoided this movie for years cos timberlake is such a douche, but after social network i just said fuck it. A nice surprise!
Rated 29 Jul 2011
gillsoloGillSolo
Rated 27 Dec 2010
75
55th
Surprisingly entertaining and ok. Kind of harsh as well.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 29 Jan 2011
55
43rd
Takes an age to get going. By the time we get to the meat of the story, I was already starting to lose interest. Thankfully, once we were given some clues about where it was going (after nearly 40 minutes!), it started to pick up a bit. Justin Timberlake puts in a great performance, although it probably helped that his character was easily the most likeable. I wasn't keen on the editing, though - all those split screens and faux-interviews were kinda annoying.
Rated 29 Jan 2011
addisondewitAddisondeWit
Rated 03 Oct 2009
60
31st
Average film saved by the great work made by an awesome young cast, with some of the best actors of his generation. There's huge talent and undeniable charisma under the pretty faces of Yelchin, Hirsch and Foster, but the surprise of the movie is Justin Timberlake, who seems to steal the show in some scenes.
Rated 03 Oct 2009
tipartipar
Rated 13 Mar 2018
75
97th
It is so young targeted that it misses a dark atmosphere but overall it is a very solid film. The last one I voted with an eighty (not seventy-five) a couple of days ago was "Changeling" (2008). This one is a little less solid than the aforementioned.
Rated 13 Mar 2018
nesetrilnesetril
Rated 14 Dec 2008
50
28th
meh
Rated 14 Dec 2008
kasperlKasperL
Rated 15 Jan 2008
60
50th
Extremely uneven but worth seeing for the scenes with Yelchin and Timberlake who - with this and 'Black Snake Moan' - somewhat surprisingly is showing promise as an actor.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
rocketluccoRocketlucco
Rated 12 Jul 2009
10
3rd
Overall Enjoyment: 10/40, Plot/Themes: 0/20, Cinematography/Direction: 0/20, Acting/Writing: 0/20
Rated 12 Jul 2009
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 26 Oct 2011
15
21st
"Pot may impair your decision-making, but only speed will drive a man to drop trou and crap on another's living room floor." - Nick Schager
Rated 26 Oct 2011
walkenrollWalkenRoll
Rated 20 Jun 2012
60
22nd
Not as bad as you'd think, it'll kill a couple of hours. Watch it for Ben Foster. And Sharon Stone in a fat suit. Yep, that's right. SHARON STONE IN A FAT SUIT. Brilliant.
Rated 20 Jun 2012
harukoHaruko
Rated 15 Aug 2007
72
54th
Ahhhh....Justin... And now about the movie: The moral of the story goes when you do too much speed, weed and e you become dumb as fuck. As a movie it was intence, better than people expect I see.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
istayawayistayaway
Rated 11 May 2007
50
12th
They could have cut a lot of useless junk out of this. Too much just partying and not enough story. The crackhead older brother was entertaining, highlight of the movie for me.
Rated 11 May 2007
wcnitzwcnitz
Rated 08 Mar 2008
72
24th
Decent performances, but a depressing movie that just doesn't seem to have much of a point. Just because it's a true story doesn't mean it translates to film.
Rated 08 Mar 2008
glmglm
Rated 18 Dec 2010
69
42nd
68.500
Rated 18 Dec 2010
caimancaiman
Rated 25 Jul 2011
59
21st
A very confused movie. The rap soundtrack and flashy editing would have me believe the movie wants us to admire the lifestyles of these assholes. But at the same time the constant name/location tags (eg "witness #12") and ridiculous mock interviews make it out to be a realistic reenactment of an actual tragic event. And what happened to Ben Foster? He was the best thing about the movie and disappeared halfway through. And what the hell was with Sharon Stone in the awful splotchy fat suit?
Rated 25 Jul 2011
favrewanabfavrewanab
Rated 18 Jan 2009
75
47th
Justin Timberlake can act. WTF.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
forehead1forehead1
Rated 27 Aug 2011
50
48th
A confused directing and editing job means this 'inspired' by a true story doesn't quite head in the direction you expect and never really gets going. Yelchin and - yes, Justin Timberlake - provide the acting chops here, helping carry the plot to its natural conclusion before it's oddly dragged out an extra 15 minutes beyond viewers' interest. The childish script ("yo cocksucking bitch faggot pussy motherfucker"), as accurate as it may be, becomes tiresomely gratuitous very quickly.
Rated 27 Aug 2011
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 24 Sep 2021
60
23rd
Оценка - 66 Общая - 53 Нарратив - 2 Сценарий - 3 Сюжет - 3 Постановка - 3 Целостность - 2 Монтаж - 3 Выполнение своей цели - 3 Флоу - 4 Реватчбл - 3 Атмосфера - 3 Эмоции - 2 Актерская игра - 3 Саундтрек - 3 Синематографи - 2 Визуал - 3 Звук - 2 Продакшн дизайн - 2 Костюмы - 3 Грим - 1
Rated 24 Sep 2021
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 20 Dec 2010
87
69th
For pretty much the whole film, Alpha Dogs keeps the mood surprisingly high, but the uneasy feeling is always lurking and it does rear its ugly head late in the film. Timberlake proves to be the best actor in this film, capturing Frankie as likeable and honest. Anton Yelchin is awesome as well, capturing Zach's innocence and youth. The storyline progresses rather slowly. keeping you into the story and fully aware of the possibilities that are around the corner. Solid all around film.
Rated 20 Dec 2010
donquixoticdonquixotic
Rated 24 Mar 2017
1
3rd
I hated this film from the opening sounds of an acoustic guitar and the sight of kids in a home movie
Rated 24 Mar 2017
thmertensth_mertens
Rated 09 Jun 2008
47
17th
Suburbia gets all gangsta. Cool but not really well worked out. Too much attention for the partying, sex and drugs than for the story they actually were trying or should have been telling. (That is: What went wrong with these kids to make them act like that?) ... After a while it kind of gets repetitive.
Rated 09 Jun 2008
iconogassediconogassed
Rated 13 Jan 2015
70
53rd
Delicious teensploitation expert in its manipulation and unexpectedly poignant in its depiction of the dazed insta-intimacy of adolescence. Fatsuit Sharon Stone is worthy of Divine.
Rated 13 Jan 2015
eveeluneveelun
Rated 11 Jun 2008
65
30th
Better than I expected. The story is strong enough, the characters are pretty obnoxious though that is mostly intentional. There's nothing really superb, though, and the meta aspects (e.g. actors, in character, giving "post crime" interviews) seem pretty forced.
Rated 11 Jun 2008
neil_millerNeil Miller
Rated 28 Feb 2007
40
10th
Had Cassavetes shown a little more testicular fortitude with this story, and delivered a more edgy and original film like Rian Johnson did with Brick a year ago, Alpha Dog may have turned out to be a solid film, especially considering its solid cast.
Rated 28 Feb 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
60
39th
Ugly and uncomfortable, but often compelling. Timberlake steals the show...oddly enough.
Rated 16 Sep 2007

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