Dogman - Review | Venice 2023

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Directed by: Luc Besson

Written by: Luc Besson

Starring: Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs, Christopher Denham, Clemens Schick, Grace Palma

Runtime: 114 min

Synopsis: The incredible story of a child, bruised by life, who will find his salvation through the love of his dogs.

Dogman

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Editor's Note: Original review was written for FandomWire. Full article can be found below.

REVIEW SUMMARY

Dogman isn't without tonal and narrative issues, but it's much better than anticipated. Caleb Landry Jones delivers the best performance of his career with a mesmerizing performance, completely transforming himself into the complex, exceptionally human protagonist who finds unconditional love and compassion in God's greatest creation: dogs. The third act is inconsistent and lacks focus on the film's central themes, but it's still a satisfying viewing with important messages about humanity.

Rating: B

| A+ : 9.3-10 | A: 8.7-9.2 | A- : 8.0-8.6 | B+ : 7.3-7.9 | B: 6.7-7.2 | B- : 6.0-6.6 || C+ : 5.3-5.9 | C: 4.7-5.2 | C- : 4.0-4.6 | D+ : 3.3-3.9 | D: 2.7-3.2 | D- : 2.0-2.6 | F: 0-1.9 |