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Diamond Dogs
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List Price: $19.94
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: Dolph Lundgren, Yu Nan, William Shriver
Directed By: Shimon Dotan, Samuel Dolhasca
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396248892
Format: AC-3
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2008-04-29
Running Time: 94
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Action superstar Dolph Lundgren (Missionary Man) propels this hard-hitting adventure as a guide hired to lead a band of treasure hunters to locate a priceless Buddhist artifact. Xander Ronson (Lundgren), an ex-Special Forces officer, agrees to lead an obsessed fortune hunter and his men on a dangerous quest for a legendary relic, the Tangka Tapestry. But great dangers await from a gang of ruthless Russian mercenaries bent on stealing the fabled treasure and also from a deadly curse said to protect the incredibly valuable relic from tomb raiders.
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Summary: Dvd
Comment: I like shoot em ups so it work for me. There is enough action to go around. Not the best made movie but ok.
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Summary: Dolph Lungren as Xander Ronsen
Comment: It is good to see Dolph change his appearance for this movie! As an actor, it is important to be versatile and open to changes in attitude and looks. Dolph did his job very well in Diamond Dogs. Some of the reviewers criticized his (Dolph's) haircut and "skinny" appearance. I respond to this negative feedback by pointing out the fact that he did his job by changing his looks. He is an actor, not a model. An actor is suppose to look different in each movie. Again, he is doing his job.
In addition, Dolph is in his fifties now and still looks great after all of these years! I believe Steven Seagal could learn something from Dolph about not looking exactly the same in every movie.
Fans of Dolph should support him refining his acting skills and improving his stage presence. He shows human weakness and flaws which actually enhance his acting ability. His films would become boring if he always looks the same and no one can ever beat him up in a fight or out smart him. Steven Seagal could use some more "challenging" oponents to make his movies more believable.
Diamond Dogs is perhaps Dolph's most unique role beside his character as a slave in "The Final Inquiry". Change is good because it prevents his movies from all being to much alike.
Great acting, good character development, and a unique story that is unlike any of his other films earns this film a five star rating.
Don't miss Dolph in a very unique and well developed role!
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Summary: A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
Comment: Dolph Lundgren stars as Xander Ronson, an ex-soldier now living on the fringe in China while waiting for that one big job to come along that will change his life forever. When an American in search of a legendary Buddhist artifact comes knocking on his door, Ronson thinks his destiny is finally at hand. But as Ronson leads the party of treasure-hunters deeper into the moutainous badlands in search of their prize, he discovers they are stalked not only by Russian soldiers, but perhaps by an ancient curse as well.
A bit more low-key than many of Lundgren's action vehicles, DIAMOND DOGS is a rather more character-driven story than many of his fans may be accustomed to. The pace is relatively slow and there's a bit more of an emphasis on drama than shoot-em-up pyrotechnics--though there is still plenty of that too, especially as the climax draws closer and closer to its inevitable conclusion. Though not lavishly budgeted, DIAMOND DOGS actually benefits in some ways from the spartan FX, as this contributes a gritty, desperate realism that works well for this particular story. Acting is generally good, with Lundgren playing a somewhat less invincible warrior than he usually does, with more than adequate help from his supporting cast. The ending is unconventional but rings true within the context of the story. Though perhaps not one of Lundgren's very best pictures, DIAMOND DOGS is a different and interesting movie that action/adventure fans should find worthy of at least a rental.
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Summary: TWO THUMBS DOWN (Save your money & time)
Comment: The only thing amazing about this film is that Dolph Lundgren is actually getting WORSE as an actor. Even when surrounded by wooden performers and performances like those in Diamond Dogs, he's bad.
The lead character narrates this story on himself - a down on his luck mercenary. The oft-referenced mystery of why he was booted from the U.S. Army as a Green Beret is never revealed. He kills people with the ease of clipping fingernails and as a soldier is neither believable nor fun. It's just a stupid, embarrassing attempt to get back into the movie limelight.
In reality, you could replace failed "mercenary" with "actor" and this work becomes Lundgren's autobiography.
I had a free rental at Blockbuster for this, and still wanted to ask for my money back.
Save 94 minutes of your life for something worthwhile.
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Summary: Dolph Lundgren as usual
Comment: The story was weak. Dolph Lundgreen had a little more dialogue than normal. He is a little less sexy as his features seemed more gaunt. I give it a three star for the good kicks which I expected and got but I could have missed seeing this one with no regrets. Thank God I only rented this.
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