#alphadog

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Olivia Wilde

Alphadog (2006)

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Alpha Dog (2006)

When I sat down to watch Alpha Dog, the odds were stacked against it. Not only did a lady at my video store accidentally spoil the ending for me, but I didn’t exactly see myself warming up to a bunch of spoiled rich kids who have nothing better to do than drink and consume copious amounts of drugs. I found it emotional; a poignant drama with sharp moments of tension.

Based on real-life events, 15-year-old Zack Mazursky (Anton Yelchin) who is kidnapped by a gang of drug dealers led by Johnny Truelove (Emile Hirsch). Taken while walking by himself, Zack is being held as collateral so his brother, Jake (Ben Foster), will repay his drug debt.

Director Nick Cassavetes manages to make you care for the characters in this film, which is no small feat. Everyone is a mess, or on their way to becoming a mess. They’re all living in this strange realm where everyone has so much money they don't know how to spend it and wind up getting involved in drugs. This is where the world of the rich and the poor collide. There shouldn't be a conflict but these people are barely adults and profoundly immature. They end up getting in way over their heads.

If circumstances had been different, these kids could've become perfectly upstanding citizens with a bright future. Instead, the worship of rap videos and search for the next thrill brings them down a dark path. I was able to see something of myself in these characters because I envied them in a way. They lived carefree lives, unaware of the future looming over the horizon. Consequences were a foreign concept. You keep thinking some authority or sudden realization will turn things around but it doesn't. You want everyone to get out alright, for this to be just a normal day in the end. You get to know the ins and outs of the characters, which makes it all feel real.

This movie sweeps you up in all kinds of emotions. You experience fear when Zack gets picked up off the street, sorrow when his parents realize he's missing, hope when the young adults caught in the mess realize what kind of mess they had gotten themselves in. There are moments of joy as well when you get to know the people involved and come to see them as more than just bad guys or broadly painted heroes.

Alpha Dog is greatly aided by great performances from everyone and the documentary-like approach to the filmmaking. It’s more than just the performances; it’s the casting too. Everyone looks the part, feels the part; as if they really were the people involved in the real-world case and the cameras had somehow snuck into their lives to give us a glimpse of what happened. Although I'd been told how it ended, I was still completely invested. It's an eye-opener.

Alpha Dog is terrific. It's is a great drama with some coming-of-age elements and a tiny bit of a thriller sprinkled on top that makes it shockingly and surprisingly entertaining. (On DVD, October 25, 2014)

[zbenfic]

Fall out boy - Alpha dog.

[dressbirdoficial]

In 2014, Some Assembly Required legit had a gamer receiving an award while wearing a dog suit

So they somehow predicted SonicFox and him winning the game awards like 4 years earlier 

[filmfrantic]

Alpha Dog (2006)

//Okay, so I’m still figuring things out, so bare with me for my first few posts..//

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Review; Okay, so I wanted to start with this movie, because honestly it’s one of my all time favorite movies. I’ve always thought that it was really well put together, from the cast, visuals, costumes, etc. I think that everyone in this movie fits their role, perfectly, & the acting is superb. Every time I rewatch it, I feel I see more into each character & understand the movie as a whole even more. Never gets boring. Also, one of the few movies that makes me cry every single time, because in a way it makes you feel you can really connect with a lot of the characters in different ways. Anyways I definitely give this 5 stars, & recommend anyone who hasn’t seen it to watch it!

[deadandgcne]

after mitb starter / @blisstwisted​

The self proclaimed ‘Big Dog’ seen the short blonde backstage with her newly won championship and couldn’t help himself but to walk over and bother her.  ❝ Damn, you just couldn’t wait huh? ❞ He chuckled, stopping in front of the newly crowned champion. Joe couldn’t admit she looked good with that belt in her possession but hell she looked good without it.  ❝ I’m just shocked that I didn’t catch you making out with the damn thing yet. ❞ Joe teased her but from the light tone in his voice she could easily tell he was just simple trying to bust her bubble.

[runchef]

5 years ago this girl came and took over our lives. It’s not always easy working for an Alpha wild animal, but I honestly don’t know what our pack would do without her. She watches over Paden like a hawk, and I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end if someone made her go full Cujo to protect him. She has the precision of a fine Swiss watch when it comes to meal times and the consequences for missing one starts at dirty looks and escalates to repeated claws of death! She yells at anyone who sits too close but also who rubs the right spot on her belly. She gives you RBF when she’s not happy and tail whips when she is. I can’t believe we were so lucky to find her where no on else wanted her. Happy adoption day D, thanks for helping to mend our broken hearts in a way that only you could! #Izzy #thaigirl #thairidgeback #thairidgebackdog #thairidgebacksofinstagram #trd #alphadog #cobrakiller #protector #sweetheart #Cujo #SwissWatch #RBF #CoPilot #dogismycopilot #HappyAdoptionDay #whorescuedwho (at Williston, Florida)

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