Johnny Truelove likes to see himself as tough. He's the son of an underworld figure and a drug dealer. Johnny also likes to get tough when things don't go his way. When Jake Mazursky fails to pay up for Johnny, things get worse for the Mazursky family, as Johnny and his 'gang' kidnap Jake's 15 year old brother and holds him hostage. Problem now is what to do with 'stolen boy?'.
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 122 minutes
✓ Genre: Crime, Drama
✓ Stars: Bruce Willis, Matthew Barry, Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Fernando Vargas
✓ Director: Alan Heim, Matthew Barry, Matthew Barry, Robert Fraisse, Andreas Grosch
The Alpha Dog (2006) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Alpha Dog (2006) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Alpha Dog (2006) is staring with Bruce Willis, Matthew Barry, Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Fernando Vargas, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Alan Heim, Matthew Barry, Matthew Barry, Robert Fraisse, Andreas Grosch juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.