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Dogman
2023 115 min France, United States of America R 18+
★6.8
Action, Drama, Crime
Director: Luc Besson
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Description
A boy, bruised by life, finds his salvation through the love of his dogs.
US Gross:
$76,395
Worldwide:
$4.08M
Starring
Caleb Landry Jones
Actor
Jojo T. Gibbs
Actor
Christopher Denham
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2023
— Fanheart3 Award – Best Film
Venice Film Festival 2023
— Golden Lion
Key opinion
Dogman is a polarizing character study that hinges almost entirely on Caleb Landry Jones’s committed, transformative performance. While many viewers appreciate its blend of stylized melodrama and emotional tenderness, others find the narrative riddled with clichés, tonal inconsistency, and implausible plot mechanics.
| Acting | Caleb Landry Jones anchors the film with a deeply committed, transformative performance that serves as the movie's primary draw. | |
| Originality | The use of real, well-trained canine co-stars adds an authentic, moving layer to the protagonist’s isolated world. | |
| Pacing | The narrative oscillates between grim social drama and cartoonish, implausible action, leaving viewers divided on whether the tonal shifts are creative or disjointed. | |
| Screenplay | The script relies on thin, stereotypical supporting characters and predictable tropes that fail to match the complexity of the protagonist. | |
| Direction | Luc Besson's direction is praised for its visual flair and stylistic confidence, yet criticized for lacking the emotional depth or narrative coherence of his earlier works. |