Bullet Head

This is a strange film, it's more intriguing than entertaining. The story-line of the participants is the present and flashbacks. It veers from funny to serious, to sad, to scary. You soon know what the fear factor is, and it's not some CGI monster, it's something everyone could relate too. The actors are top rate in keeping you interested, the writer obviously feels strongly about the subplot running through the film as well. It's well worth watching, my only gripe was it should have ended without the added ending.

If you're sensitive to animal abuse, this film is not for you. If you like cookie cutter heist/action stories, this film is not for you. This felt more like a character study.of the.criminals involved. There are many flashbacks. Personally I liked the writing and pacing a lot. I'm not a fan of dog fighting or animal abuse, but I don't think the film is "glorifying" this behavior. The threat of.the dog as the "monster" felt thrilling and visceral, it had more impact than an armed person or supernatural entity would. Also, the way this film is shot is really cool, there a handful of individual moments that really stick out to me. It feels more like a artsy passion project than something made to make money so I can see why not everyone likes it. I recommend it.

For all you haters out there, maybe you should re-watch it again!!!!!

A lot better than I expected, caught this one on Netflix this evening and it's a straightforward movie. WARNING: dogfights are a major part of this one, although it leaves most of the gore to the viewer's imagination. Not a movie for folks who don't like to hear dogs yelp/sound like they're in pain.

Three thieves (Brody, Culkin, Malkovich) hide out in an abandoned warehouse after a heist. But there's a killer dog on the loose. Reminiscent of Cujo only with really good sets. Had me on the edge of my seat. Intermingled were chunks of exposition on each of the thieves in flashbacks. Culkin was quite good.

A lot of camera work from the dog's point of view, which was a unique element. The first minute of the movie was the worst minute.

This was a very good movie and I do not understand the antipathy expressed in some of the reviews.

I normally don't like films where the action takes place in a single location, such as a warehouse or a room -- too confining, and usually low budget.

Sure, there are points which challenge credulity. For example, abandoned warehouses don't still have electrical service and Thompson machine guns run out of ammo, like any other gun. In addition there is the conundrum of how the police could possibly miss the dead guy in the Cadillac out back when they searched the building.

Yet it has a great cast and the flashbacks are entertaining, The production values were relatively high and the performances were above average.

I think including the dog's perspective in the story worked well as well.

I liked the film. I liked it very much.