"Did you just say 'Backtino'?"
4 Star
Early Spring Pick
I am proud to present my first seasonal movie pick! Every season I have a handful of movies that I have on heavy rotation. For this time of year one of them is Domino. There in the Bay Area we're getting a little drizzle, but some great sunny days in between that let us know spring is on it's way. Along with tanning, buying new shoes, and planning trips to Vegas, I need to kick start my "I'm cool" frame of mind.
Domino is the best first step for me. Deep into spring I get into Tarrentino. Stay tuned.
Domino is based on the life and times of Domino Harvey a model turned bounty hunter. Played by Keira Knightley, the real Domino Harvey was on set throughout the movie and is shown at the very end. Sadly she passed away before the movie was released. I highly recommend the featurette on this DVD. There are some great interviews with Domino, and the real Choco who looks nothing like the hot guy in the movie played by Edgar Ramirez.
Directed by Tony Scott who has pioneered the "acid-like" film style, makes the cool factor of this movie that much higher. Saturated color, layered film, and text on screen that impact the dialogue are just a few details that I love.
My girl Mo'Nique has a part in this. When some punk kid calls her a bitch to her face, I started waving my hands in the air, "Oh hell naw!". If you've ever heard her stand up routine you would know that Mo'Nique don't play.
Mickey Rourke also holds a lead role, and his salty voice and leathered face make for a perfect character.
Lucy Liu, Jacqueline Bisset, Mena Suvari, Macy Grey, and Tom Waits are in this movie as well.
Good times. The soundtrack is not too bad as well.
What says springtime more than guns, dismemberment, cholos, Vegas, mescaline, and Christopher Walken?
Domino is the best first step for me. Deep into spring I get into Tarrentino. Stay tuned.
Domino is based on the life and times of Domino Harvey a model turned bounty hunter. Played by Keira Knightley, the real Domino Harvey was on set throughout the movie and is shown at the very end. Sadly she passed away before the movie was released. I highly recommend the featurette on this DVD. There are some great interviews with Domino, and the real Choco who looks nothing like the hot guy in the movie played by Edgar Ramirez.
Directed by Tony Scott who has pioneered the "acid-like" film style, makes the cool factor of this movie that much higher. Saturated color, layered film, and text on screen that impact the dialogue are just a few details that I love.
My girl Mo'Nique has a part in this. When some punk kid calls her a bitch to her face, I started waving my hands in the air, "Oh hell naw!". If you've ever heard her stand up routine you would know that Mo'Nique don't play.
Mickey Rourke also holds a lead role, and his salty voice and leathered face make for a perfect character.
Lucy Liu, Jacqueline Bisset, Mena Suvari, Macy Grey, and Tom Waits are in this movie as well.
Good times. The soundtrack is not too bad as well.
What says springtime more than guns, dismemberment, cholos, Vegas, mescaline, and Christopher Walken?
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