Review of Alpha Dog (2006) by Spangle — 10 May 2016
Alpha Dog is an alright true crime drama. Endlessly riveting and entirely tragic, Alpha Dog really manages to break your heart, especially thanks to Justin Timberlake, Anton Yelchin, and Sharon Stone's performances.
Together, they really bring the emotion and break your heart in half. Ben Foster in a truly unhinged role is brilliant and off-the-wall. Emile Hirsch and Bruce Willis are both very good as well and exude cool and authority.
However, the film lacks flow due to its attempts to set up the case and include interviews with real people throughout. Instead of a film, it feels like a special on HLN or something for much of the runtime with dramatic reenactments dispersed throughout.
That said, it is entertaining and a very sad film to watch unfold even with the narrative failures.
This review of Alpha Dog (2006) was written by Spangle on 10 May 2016.
Alpha Dog has generally received positive reviews.
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