Domino : Movie Review


Domino (2005)I'm sure the story of bounty-hunter Domino Harvey would make for compelling cinema if only Tony Scott had decided to film it without the masturbatory excesses that are evident in Domino. Over-the-top doesn't begin to describe Scott's off-putting, intrusive style. Cutting with rapid-fire precision that would make a machine gun seem slow, Scott never allows his restless camera to stay with one shot or angle for more than about a second. Domino looks like it was hyped up on speed and acid. It's ADHD filmmaking. One can understand short action sequences being presented in this chaotic, staccato manner, but Domino goes on like this for 120 minutes. It's impossible to become involved in the movie. Fifteen minutes into the proceedings, I nearly screamed in frustration for things to stay still for a moment. I wanted to enjoy the story, but the style kept interfering.

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Author : James Berardinelli