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Domino
 | Year: 2005 |
| Country: France / USA | |
| Writer: Richard Kelly, Steve Barancik | |
| Director: Tony Scott | |
| Cast: Keira Knightley, Mickey Rourke, Edgar Ramirez |
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Stuart:There's been a lot made of the factual/fictional nature of this film, based on the exploits of real life bounty hunter Domino Harvey who passed away this year, but to tell you the truth that whole debate doesn't really interest me. In some ways the film is reminiscent of the storytelling conceits in Chopper, however the ambiguity seems thrown in as an afterthought, more to cover themselves than to add another level to the narrative. Tony Scott has taken the visual style of his previous feature Man On Fire, and gone several steps further. Where The Constant Gardener’s grainy, handheld technique made for a brilliantly grounded experience, Domino is a visceral assault on the senses. With all the transitions, filters and other effects, I wonder how on earth the editor survived making this film. This isn't just like watching a music video, this is like watching a remix.The sad thing about Tony Scott's latest is that there is a decent feature buried somewhere underneath all the bells and whistles. The script, penned by Donnie Darko writer/director Richard Kelly certainly has its moments, but unfortunately the most memorable are also the least relevant. Lateesha's (Mo'Nique) rant on Jerry Springer is inspired, though an unnecessary distraction, and Tom Wait's (Coffee and Cigarettes) cameo is a beautiful moment, yet does little more than repackage the film's themes in a more mystical presentation. Keira Knightley (The Jacket) fills the shoes of the titular character with ease, and she's turning out to be one of the most consistent performers of her generation. Mickey Rourke (Sin City) has always been a damn fine actor, and it's great that he's been given a second chance of late, and Edgar Ramirez rounds off the threesome with a character that is frustratingly intangible, both to the characters and the audience. There are a host of supporting performers, from Christopher Walken to Mena Suvari to Macy Gray, but none really leave a significant mark on proceedings. Domino left me cold. The highly stylised editing was too much of a distraction, as was the echoing of actions and dialogue. When it came down to it, I really didn't feel for the leading lady's predicament at all. It's a pity since I think it could have been a great film. Rating:   Review by Stuart Wilson, 6th December 2005 Hoopla Factor: Mark:is yet to review this film. |
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