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Dogman

Dogman

2018
Drama
1h 43m
Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
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Dogman

2018
Drama
1h 43m
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Rated 17 Sep 2018
78
88th
Awesome acting and directing, and a nerve-rackingly unpredictable plot, owing to a sycophantic protagonist you keep hoping would grow a brain or a spine. It's a character study, but also a social observation of an unjust, brutal "dog-eat-dog" world where humans better fit their own stereotypes of dogs than the actual dogs do. I can't say if it's more realistic or more grotesque - it has some of both - but I liked it as much as I liked "Gomorra".
Rated 21 Oct 2018
8
78th
Ultimately, it seems to come down to two essential values that define us as honourable human beings: loyalty and self-respect. As encapsulated by the great final shot, there's not much left but you and and your servile companion once you decide to relinquish both of them. The film could've benefited from some slight trimming by wrapping up the ending more nicely, but this is still a great film.
Rated 30 Jul 2018
50
33rd
Garrone's new tale of violence seems detached but is actually pretty devoted to its two main characters -- one of the owns a place named Dogman, the other IS a mad dog who punched whoever stands in his place. His look is sometimes powerful but gives in to too many contemporary tropes -- steadicam, a grim, realistic look with empty spaces to depict Rome's outskirts and a sense of urgency and a non-jugdmental script about such a problematic friendship. Community as collective prison.
Rated 07 Sep 2018
80
72nd
Garrone's latest has humans acting like mad-dogs and dogs acting like omnipresent angels of the universe (what else is new). Likening human behaviour to that of our canine friends, the film makes prudent observations of master/slave dynamics, companionship, and the downfalls of loyalty. The parallels mostly work, and the film has a lot of heart for such a brutal tragedy. Also, I have a thing for drugged up club scenes and this one has a banger.
Rated 17 Sep 2018
80
90th
It's surprising that many people took this as a revenge film or a fascism allegory of Italian society or they just focus too rationally on the plot. Yes, Dogman is not subtle. Mainstream films do not always choose to be. But it's a terrific character study of a weak, cowardly man in an environment of toxic masculinity. Garrone mocks that masculinity cruelly and also builds a unique cinematic world. Plus, Marcello Fonte is a revelation.
Rated 08 Oct 2018
80
57th
They do say a dog resembles their owner, and here the parallels are quite provoking. To have a mainly silent role unveil these forgotten, social circumstances, is quite crafty considering how brutal the film can feel. It's style hits hard on these communal outskirts that are full of loneliness and abandonment. Something to revisit because of it's cruel, rewarding taste imo.
Rated 16 Jan 2019
71
75th
"Thanks to this film I learned to breathe underwater." -Marcello Fonte
Rated 29 Jan 2019
60
48th
An obvious stop gap film for Garrone that displays little of the skill honed on his last 3 films and takes no risks. Like Gomorra, it shows how characters are trapped in corrosive cycles of poverty and violence, except this time it narrows its focus on a simple dog groomer played well by newcomer Fonte.There is some ambiguity to this tale of victimhood and vengeance, but it never really gets out of second gear, and the violent confrontations are curiously devoid of impact.
Rated 22 Sep 2018
78
65th
To really appreciate this movie is difficult. Maybe you must have a dog.
Rated 11 Oct 2018
76
59th
11/10/2018 Filmekimi &Demet @Nisantaşı City's
Rated 12 Oct 2018
80
51st
Filmekimi 2018
Rated 18 Jan 2019
74
46th
Compelling drama is perhaps more interesting to ponder than enjoy in the moment - there's an allegorical tone in this tale of 'masters' and 'dogs' that doesn't quite come together because character details are so sketchy; abrupt cuts and jumps over considerable time frames are disorienting, especially the year long stretch in the mid-section which should have been a turning point for Marcello, but this isn't really developed. Still, it's generally well-performed (with Fonte excellent).
Rated 19 Jan 2019
65
47th
Another Garrone film where we witness the brutality of poverty in southern Italy, in the absence of any state initiated justice. Even in the only scene where the state becomes visible, our guy feels the presence of Simone more than the police officer in front of him. A stunning performance from Fonte and a challenging ethical story of violence and justice. Yet I doubt there is any quality in here to make this more than "decent." I'm not sure if I'll remember this after a year.
Rated 28 Jan 2019
26
18th
Capricórnio
Rated 14 Jun 2019
66
47th
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Rated 27 Sep 2019
60
68th
It doesn't paint a very rosy picture of life in Italian suburbs, but it also feels like the story could be told in most European countries these days. It's quite grim, but not as brutal as I expected based on Cannes reviews. The characters of Marcello and Simone; and their relationship feels real and Fonte does a great job as the protagonist. You could see where the film was heading, but it provided enough surprises to keep me "entertained" for the duration. Need to check more from Garrone.
Rated 07 Jul 2020
56
49th
It feels more eastern european than italian.
Rated 20 Oct 2020
74
73rd
Just one of those small slice-of-life movies about a man stuck between too many obligations to family, neighbors and (fake) friends, trying to balance them all. reminds me of a less colourful work by Emir Kusturica.
Rated 15 Dec 2020
65
62nd
Gazi Mahallesinde iyi insan olmak. Köpeklerin bakımını yapan ve kızıyla yaşayan baba, serseri arkadaşı tarafından suistimal edilir. İyi 1 film. Fakat çok iç karartıcı. Filmden çok proje işi. Çok kısır döngü olmasından parıltı göremedim. Filmin sonunda, serseri arkadaşı omuzlarında yük oluyor. Köpeklerin efendisi.
Rated 13 Mar 2021
56
11th
Garrone's previous film Tale of Tales had such a cheeky and enjoyable feeling -- conversely, this film is such a muddy slog of a dull film. The main character seems overly timid and unsure of himself, which I guess he has to be to ensure character development.
Rated 06 Dec 2022
80
79th
This is a solid Italian crime drama film, with some mildly comedic elements. Its set at a dog groomers, with the groomer himself depicted as someone dabbling in drug dealing (supplying) to, I assume, help top up his living. The main character is a reasonably likeable guy - a father and a somewhat introverted man, who tries to lay low and who clearly loves the dogs he cares for in his legit business. Listening to him baby talk the dogs is amusing.

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