Domino's Sucks

This movie’s been out for over two years, but it just finally hit our theaters here in the States

Man, what can I even say? I'm totally split on this one.
The critics pretty much trashed it, but Roger Ebert and Eriq La Salle both gave it two thumbs up.
Personally, I had a blast, though it was a bit of a grind—kind of intense, maybe a little exhausting and slow toward the end, but overall a fun ride.

I haven't seen anyone break the cinematic rulebook like this in ages. Shaky shots, weird music choices, flashbacks where they don't belong, and those repetitive loops back to the past trying to fix things. It's wild.
But honestly? I can't say I hated it. In fact, I kind of loved it.

There are two standout scenes for me: that brutal shoulder shot where the arm gets ripped off, and the massacre at the end set to "Don't Tell Mom" performed by Tom Jones. That vibe is just perfect.

Also, the movie is absolutely packed with pop culture. It's been a long time since I've seen a modern production lean into it like this.
The soundtrack is all over the place, there are endless nods to old and new movies, you've got Jerry Springer and Ian Ziering playing themselves, and then out of nowhere—like a total deus ex-machina that shows up a little too late—Tom Waits pops in playing some guy with a super weird mission.

At certain points, the whole spectacle (especially with those movie references) feels deeply metatextual, but it doesn't quite commit to the bit before just ending with a crazy guy driving a TV truck.

The cast is solid. Christopher Rourke and Keira Knightley command the screen effortlessly, and that Latino actor is great too. Christian Slater has a really interesting role, Christopher Walken is an absolute legend, and Shirley MacLaine is so presence-heavy she practically carries the entire ensemble on her back.

Last but not least, Keira Knightley is just so incredibly magnetic that it actually makes sense why her character needs that "redemption."

I don't want to repeat myself here

It’s a decent enough movie; I don't get why everyone is hating on it so much. Sure, it drags a bit, but it’s definitely worth your time if you actually want to watch something.
Of course, that doesn't apply to people with the attention span of a caffeinated sparrow who can't focus on a single thing for more than five seconds.

Domino 3.5/5 - TRAILER
It’s a weird, trippy, highly stylized, and honestly experimental piece of filmmaking from Tony Scott that feels like total chaos at times. It’s got everything—wacky humor (especially the jabs at that old teen show "Beverly Hills, 90210" and the cameos by Brian Austin Green and Ian Ziering playing themselves), eccentric characters, and surreal moments (that Tom Waits scene is wild). On top of all that, Tony Scott’s visual style dominates the whole thing; it looks like something produced by the Democratic Party, which actually works perfectly for this bizarre story. Since the plot is based on the true life of Domina Harvey, it feels a bit scattered—adding to that sense of mayhem—which isn't surprising given that Richard Kelly, the guy behind the cult classic "Donnie Darko," wrote the script. But despite the messiness, it all eventually clicks. It runs a little long at 127 minutes, though it’s never boring. The casting is spot on: Keira Knightley is pure sex appeal, Christopher Rourke is intense just by being on screen, and Christopher Walken does his usual thing with a small but quirky role. Everyone else kills it too.
Overall, you have to pay attention to the wild, kinetic camera work, the crazy angles, the aggressive editing, and the bizarre sequences that drive this movie. It makes "Domino" a stylized, experimental flick that doesn't feel like just another cookie-cutter product from a Hollywood Studio, even if it isn't for everyone. Some might see parallels to "Smoking Aces," which starts off equally stylized before getting way more serious than expected, or maybe some Guy Ritchie gangster vibes. So, I guess it's up to you if this is your "cup of tea"

This movie totally Sucks! Since when did constant chaos and an inability to tell a coherent story become "stylized"? It’s honestly such a waste—I was actually interested in her, and I would have loved to see a decent biopic about her.

Personally, I found the movie to be excellent, which makes any subsequent sequels feel completely hollow by comparison; what really stands out here is the sheer originality of the concept—it goes far beyond just some recorded footage or random scribbles
It’s actually quite compelling watching how Ashton Kutcher tries to set things right, constantly attempting to fix his mistakes until they finally cross paths or miss each other entirely, though if we're being realistic, life usually only teaches you through failure, and even then, you might only manage to correct course after the damage is already done☕

Noah Garcia4 said:Personally, I found the movie to be excellent, which makes any subsequent sequels feel completely hollow by comparison; what really stands out here is the sheer originality of the concept—it goes far beyond just some recorded footage or random scribbles
It’s actually quite compelling watching how Ashton Kutcher tries to set things right, constantly attempting to fix his mistakes until they finally cross paths or miss each other entirely, though if we're being realistic, life usually only teaches you through failure, and even then, you might only manage to correct course after the damage is already done☕

Ashton Kutcher🤷...what are you even talking about? We aren't discussing the Domino Effect here, we're talking about Domino.

Laura Palmer25 said:Ashton Kutcher🤷...what are you even talking about? We aren't discussing the Domino Effect here, we're talking about Domino.

Ah, my mistake. 🤷

Laura Palmer25 said:This movie totally Sucks! Since when did constant chaos and an inability to tell a coherent story become "stylized"? It’s honestly such a waste—I was actually interested in her, and I would have loved to see a decent biopic about her.

The way Tony does things is pure stylization and experimentation... like I said, it’s not for everyone...👍

Honestly, one movie is plenty...

It’s a great movie—but then again, I’ll watch anything T. Scott puts out. 🙂

A total disaster of a movie.