| | Alpha Dog DVD (5 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Suspense DVDs, Urban Action Movies, Dramas Videos, Action, Mystery, Crime, True Story, Violence, Kidnapping And Missing Persons, Drug Dealers | | Starring | Sharon Stone, Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Willis, Harry Dean Stanton, Shawn Hatosy, Lukas Haas, Ben Foster, Dominique Swain, Alexandra Cassavetes | | Director | Nick Cassavetes | | Composer | Aaron Zigman | | Director of Photography | Robert Fraisse | | Producer | Chuck Pacheco, Sidney Kimmel | | Screenwriter | Nick Cassavetes |
Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; English Subtitles; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re A difficult gestation period led to Nick Cassavetes's ALPHA DOG being delayed and facing possible legal battles after the real-life subject of the film (alleged kidnapper and murderer Jesse James Hollywood) objected to his portrayal. The cinematic version of Hollywood is named Johnny Truelove and played by Emile Hirsch (LORDS OF DOGTOWN). Truelove is a wild 18-year-old who deals drugs for a living and hangs out with his posse, who revolve around a core of Frankie (Justin Timberlake), Elvis (Shawn Hatosy), and Tiko (Fernando Vargas). When a client of Truelove's, Jake Mazursky (Ben Foster), is unable to pay off his crystal-meth debt, the group kidnaps his 15-year-old stepbrother, Zack (Anton Yelchin), who becomes a Patty Hearst-like accomplice in his own abduction. Indeed, Zack positively revels in his new position, and lives it up with the boys at every opportunity he gets. But Cassavetes's film really revs into gear as the cops close in on Truelove's band of outsiders, and they face a tough decision about what to do with Zack.
The real draw here is Justin Timberlake, and he makes a decent job of his role as a bodyguard/friend to the kidnapped kid. Covered in tattoos and oozing testosterone, Timberlake revels in his role, and his female following will find plenty to gush over here. The film itself is executed at a lightning-fast pace, with quick jump cuts and on-screen captions that point out who the witnesses in the case were. Cassavetes plays around with split-screen techniques and nonlinear storytelling, but he remains acutely aware of what his young target audience is seeking from a modern crime drama, not letting the tension drop for a second. Small roles for Sharon Stone and Bruce Willis provide suitable support to the young cast, and a thumping rap and metal soundtrack supplies a perfect backdrop to the explosive on-screen shenanigans. Theatrical Release: January 12, 2007 Alpha Dog Reviews: "[A] tightly controlled, highly charged piece of storytelling, based on real-life events."-- Laura Kern, Film Comment 3 stars out of 5 -- "[M]uch like KIDS, these hedonistic junior gangsters are a middle class parent's nightmare....ALPHA DOG is quite compelling..."-- Simon Edwards, Ultimate DVD "Nick Cassavetes gets to the heart of the story without running afoul of the truth police....The superb actors flesh out the social commentary."
-- Stacey Farber, Movieline's Hollywood Life Alpha Dog | Studio | Universal Studios Home Video | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13957  | | CD Universe Part number | 7402379 | | Catalog number | 61032505 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 01, 2007 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for pervasive drug use and language, strong violence, sexuality and nudity. | | Running Time | 118 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled |
Alpha Dog Movie Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)  Worthwhile film
With a surprizingly good performance from Justin Timberlake, I was pleased to see this movie, and will probably watch it again.
Submitted by rtrup (Elyria, Oh, USA)
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thanks for ruining the movie for everybody else whaws great job the whole point of watching it is to find out what they are going to with the kid.
Submitted by westsiderunner (san diego,ca,usa)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No No sugarcoating.
I thought this movie was amazing. It was based on a true story & I think many adults that watch this movie will realzie what life is really about today. This didn't sugarcoat reality at all. I thought all the actors in this role were amazing. Timberlake showed he can sing & now act. His first performance is two thumbs up & his role was classic. I found myself laughing in a few parts. That boy pri had the best week of his life, so the he ending was shocking, but knew it would happen that way. I really felt like I cared for the characters & yes, I did cry a little. Couldn't have asked for a better movie. A must see for people who like to watch real stories based on truel life.
Submitted by lw (Iowa)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No GOOD MOVIE...
I WAS REALLY SUPRISED BY THIS MOVIE ABOUT DRUG DEALING AND MOBS IN THE VALLEY IN 1999. GREAT STORY AND WELL MADE MOVIE. I LIKED IT. DIFFERENT FROM THE RUN OF THE MILL DRUG MOVIE /SLASH/ MOB MOVIES OUT THERE WHERE TEENS ARE SOLEY INVOLVED IN ALL THE ACTION AND THE FOCUS OF THE STORY. CASSAVETTES DID A GREAT JOB ON THIS MOVIE AS WELL AS THE GREAT YOUNG CAST. CHECK THIS MOVIE OUT IF YOU LIKE THIS TYPE OF MOVIE. YOU WON'T BE DISSAPOINTED.
Submitted by MICHAELCBAREFOOT (FOUR OAKS,N.C.,U.S.A.)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Alpha Dog is worth renting
I remember that there was alot of hype around this movie when it came out,but it really did'nt live up to it.Justin Timberlake's performance is pretty impressive and at times I forgot he's a popular singer.The rest of the young cast is pretty good too.The major flaw with this movie is that at times it gets boring and it starts to lose you.Bottom Line:definetly worth renting,but not worth buying.
Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS)
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Behind the Scenes:
1. "A Cautionary Tale: The Making Of ALPHA DOG"
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