Dog Eat Dog
Director: Paul Schrader
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Matthew Cook
PlotTroy, Mad Dog, and Diesel are three ex-cons who struggle to find their footing in society after being released from prison. Desperate for a big score, they reunite to execute a series of high-stakes heists. Their first mission involves a simple robbery, but things quickly go awry due to Mad Dog's erratic behavior and penchant for violence. As their plans become more elaborate, the crew finds themselves diving deeper into a dangerous underworld, where the stakes rise and trust becomes increasingly scarce. Each character's personal demons and conflicting motivations begin to surface, causing tension within the group and threatening their already-tenuous partnership.
When they receive a lucrative offer to kidnap a baby for ransom, the plan seems almost too perfect to fail. However, the complexities of this new job amplify their internal strife and external pressures. A cascade of uncontrollable events propels them into chaos, exposing their vulnerabilities and testing their limits. With law enforcement closing in and their own trust in each other unraveling, the crew faces the harsh reality of their criminal lifestyle. The narrative spirals into a gritty exploration of morally ambiguous characters caught in a cycle of violence and betrayal, leaving them at odds with both the world and themselves.
Writers: Edward Bunker, Matthew Wilder
Release Date: 11 Nov 2016
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Mixed execution with notable plot issues, yet 'Dog Eat Dog' offers original performances and solid audio-visual quality, meriting a watch for genre enthusiasts.
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