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Alpha Dog (2007)
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Alpha Dog
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"By Tricia Olszewski A dumb title and Justin Timberlake may sound like two good reasons to avoid Alpha Dog, another apparent yawn about bitches, drugs, and wannabe thugs. Yet writer-director Nick Cassavetes pushes Mr. SexyBack and the rest of his young cast to deliver fine, layered performances in a script that transcends what-up-yo clichés. Alpha Dog is based on the true story of Jesse James Hollywood, a murder suspect who became one of the youngest persons on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list and had eluded authorities right up until 2005, when the movie went into postproduction. (Hollywood unsuccessfully attempted to block the film’s release.) Hollywood’s film persona is Johnny Truelove (Emile Hirsch), a midlevel drug dealer who’s supplied by his father (Bruce Willis) and enjoys a hedonistic lifestyle with friends and hangers-on in suburban Los Angeles. The group, including the goofy Frankie (Timberlake), devoted Elvis (Shawn Hatosy), and more relucta ... "
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Timberlake Surprises
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"Taking place in southern California, 'Alpha Dog' is based on the 1999 kidnapping and murder of Nicholas Markowitz (here named Zack Mazursky). Not only does director Nick Cassavetes focus on the obvious ripped from the headlines story, he also zooms in and sheds light on another aspect. That of which being not all gangsters, or wannabe gangsters in this case, are masterminds. Sometimes, the alpha dog is actually the least intelligent member of the pack.Addict Jake Mazursky owes a debt of $1,200 to drug dealer Johnny Trulove. Convinced he will never pay up, Johnny and some of his lackeys kidnap Jake's 15-year-old brother, Zack. What at first is just a simple prank, swiftly becomes a serious situation. Johnny and lackey, Frankie, played by Justin Timberlake, soon find out they could receive a sentence of life in jail for their little "prank". Now in a state of worry, they begin to consider their options. Fear of Zack spilling the beans in the end overtak ... "
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"Alpha Dog may quickly be dismissed from the legitamacy list--if you so choose--based on the fact that a former member of N'sync stars, or the fact that a former member of 2+gether also graces the credits. You may also dismiss it for its unapologtic portrayal of the pseudo riches of california's seemingly soul-less generation of pop teens, hooked on a materialism and consumption diet fit for the breaking of lives and global records.At the outset of the film you may laugh or cynically criticise the actors, the plot development, or the filmmaker's glorification of california's teen drug users. But if you hang on and listen to the dialogue; if you'll sit quietly and allow the film to finish... you'll be led to a lengthy dialogue on a great many things--not the least of which is a question about ourselves. Although the crimes executed in this film are extraordinary-- the events predicating those crimes are not-- and neither are the criminals. The film intimate ... "
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Sucked
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"There was one good scene the rest was boring and the same thing over and over again. party, smoke, say the f word, party, smoke, say the f word. not that entertaining. anyone who likes this movie is retarted. ok. i prolly went a little over the top but i dont know about this movie. i just wish i liked the characters more. To me they were pretty lame "
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Timberlake shines
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"One rule I usually follow is most musicians/singers should not be acting. There are very few that can pull it off. Harry Connick Jr. is one of the few that can, Beyonce can't. Justin Timberlake.....hmmm. This guy blew me away. His character probaply had the most screen time and deservedly so. He played it with so much emotion, he had me believeing. The story was engrossing and based on actual events. With some exceptions the characters reminded me of when I was that young and the dudes that my brother and myself ran with. I took me back. By the end of the film I was emotionally drained. I was yelling at the screen hoping that these boys would just do the right thing. I really enjoyed the split screen shots and though the movie did seem a bit long I really was pulled into the movie. Sharon Stone pulls off an amazing portrayal of the worried mom (her scene at the end end is almost surreal). Bruce Willis shows he still got it. But the man who steals the show is J.T. I ca't wai ... "
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My favorite film at Sundance 2006
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"I was only able to see 8-10 films while at sundance '06. Those films I saw did not include Alpha Dog which I am glad I did not stand and wait for in the 10 degree weather. From what I was able to see, Come Early Morning was by far my favorite. I was at the first screening as it was premiered and to hear Joey Lauren Adams introduce it was amazing. I left Sundance wanting to see it again and told so many people about it. When I saw spout.com let me pre order it, I signed up! Two weeks ago it should up in the mail as it was just released. Ashley Judd does a great job I think as Lucy a single hard working female who enjoys drinking and making poor choices who early the next morning regrets them. (thus the name) You can see this as she throws something away every morning. Lucy's relationships are not the best with her father and grandparents and and it seems she holds many of them responsible for things that have happened to her. The film is slow at times, but I think Ada ... "
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Alpha Dog
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"I saw this movie in the theaters, and it was fantastic. The director and cast and crew did an amazing job. "
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