Alpha Dog

[xearlynovemberx]

Did anyone see this?

[fluke182]

I did I did. Outside of the fact that most of the characters are the worst people in the history of film, it was very good. Emile Hirsch clearly channels a character who suffered from little man syndrome in it, but it featured some seriously good performances. I cannot believe I'm going to say this, but Justin Timberlake was great in it. He was extremely likeable, intense, and made a few highly dramatic scenes soar. I was very impressed. Plus, Ben Foster was INSANE in it. I am being literal about this, I'm convinced he took crazy pills and was told to improvise. It features an amazing scene with him, Karate, and a party. It's almost a must see for this scene alone.

No less, the point of the whole thing is it's a quality film about a real life occurrence in which young people do dumb, dumb things, and how they deal with it. I'd say it's a quality film that at times left me wondering what is the point of the whole thing. But yes, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to people that can handle extremely frustrating junior gangsters and the exploits they get themselves into. I'd give it a solid B.

[xearlynovemberx]

I did I did. Outside of the fact that most of the characters are the worst people in the history of film, it was very good. Emile Hirsch clearly channels a character who suffered from little man syndrome in it, but it featured some seriously good performances. I cannot believe I'm going to say this, but Justin Timberlake was great in it. He was extremely likeable, intense, and made a few highly dramatic scenes soar. I was very impressed. Plus, Ben Foster was INSANE in it. I am being literal about this, I'm convinced he took crazy pills and was told to improvise. It features an amazing scene with him, Karate, and a party. It's almost a must see for this scene alone.

No less, the point of the whole thing is it's a quality film about a real life occurrence in which young people do dumb, dumb things, and how they deal with it. I'd say it's a quality film that at times left me wondering what is the point of the whole thing. But yes, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to people that can handle extremely frustrating junior gangsters and the exploits they get themselves into. I'd give it a solid B.

yeah...i was shocked at how fucking good jt was. and that party scene was nuts..if anyone sees truelove tell him i was looking for him

[FondestMemory]

i wanna see it. i'm a big ben foster and bruce willis scene.

doesn't seem like the kind of movie i'll like, but i wanna give it a try.

[gonz]

I don't know why people would be surprised with Justin, I knew ever since he hosted SNL the first time that he was a great actor.

[popcornfartv1]

I can't wait to see this. I'm starting to like Justin more and more after Future Sex/Love Sound came out adn after watching him host two SNLs. I love Ben Foster, I think he's brilliant. :) Glad to hear some good stuff about it.

[JesusV2]

I am excited to see this.

[xbrokendownx]

i wanna see this...hopefully im gonna go tomorrow night

[xearlynovemberx]

i honestly didnt expect most of you to wanna see this

[laryssa]

I thought it was a good movie, honestly. I hated knowing how it ended, since it's a true story and all, yet I still begged with the screen to let the kid go. It was intense.

[laryssa]

Also, did you guys hear about this?: http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/05/alpha_dog_release_may_be_delayed/

The movie was already delayed so much, too, haha.I don't get what his point is, either, I mean, everyone else has already been convicted, he was just in exile.. which only adds to his sentence.

[rcrook]

best quote of the movie is when justin timberlakes character says "im so fuckin high dawg"

[juke_box_lovex3]

I wanna see this.Im not sure if im a fan of Justin Timberlakes Acting though.But Its based on a true story,So it should be good.

[MADSTA]

I'm seeing it tonight.
I'm so pumped, I love Emile.

[bduke13]

Amanda Seyfried is in it I think and I wouldnt mind seeing her

[thejetstolehome]

i refuse to belive this movie is good.

[laryssa]

I wanna see this.Im not sure if im a fan of Justin Timberlakes Acting though.But Its based on a true story,So it should be good.

His character becomes one of your favourites. Trust me.

[gonz]

I'm seeing it in about a half hour.
I thought it was a good movie, honestly. I hated knowing how it ended, since it's a true story and all, yet I still begged with the screen to let the kid go. It was intense.
Thanks for ruining it for me

[fluke182]

Also, did you guys hear about this?: http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/05/alpha_dog_release_may_be_delayed/

The movie was already delayed so much, too, haha.I don't get what his point is, either, I mean, everyone else has already been convicted, he was just in exile.. which only adds to his sentence.
It's been delayed 2 years! My god, what the hell. Let it go wide courts!

[rcrook]

It's been delayed 2 years! My god, what the hell. Let it go wide courts!

they were gonna make the movie but then they captured jessie james hollywood so they got more true details about the whole thing and they had to refilm a lot of stuff.

[laryssa]

I'm seeing it in about a half hour.

Thanks for ruining it for me

The fact that it happened already kind of ruins the end for everyone. I don't feel guilty.

[gonz]

The fact that it happened already kind of ruins the end for everyone. I don't feel guilty.
haha I don't care, but I didn't know the outcome or even heard of that story until the movie

I just got back from it, movie was completely fucked up but had an interesting-enough plot with some great performances

I mean, Ben Foster's scene with his boss when he gets fired....wow, that was amazing

[torklup]

I'm checking it out tonight. Stoked.

[fluke182]

they were gonna make the movie but then they captured jessie james hollywood so they got more true details about the whole thing and they had to refilm a lot of stuff.
Yeah I know, it's kind of crazy that the movie was made, THEN they caught Hollywood.

[torklup]

Saw it last night. It was insane. Def. Recommended. :)

[Chemical Love]

I cant wait to see this.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

I've heard mixed things about this. I did hear that Timberlake was great in it, though.

[popcornfartv1]

i watched it today. i loved it so much. justin timberlake, wow... my inner 11 year old fangirl is coming out.. haha. ben foster was awesome in this movie. :)

go watch it, if you haven't.

[BirdsNMyEars]

I saw Alpha Dog yesterday and it is by far the best movie I have seen in a looong time! It was really sad and then I like remembered that it's based on a true story.

So if your looking for a good movie to see, i recommend it!

[DroppedUrPocket]

Watch more movies.

[Adeniz19]

like omgz

[BirdsNMyEars]

What dude!! they have had crap for movies come out lately like dreamgirls???

Are u fucking kidding me???

[DroppedUrPocket]

You're not looking hard enough. And I'm sure Dreamgirls is better than this movie.

[Adeniz19]

What dude!! they have had crap for movies come out lately like dreamgirls???

Are u fucking kidding me???Look harder. Last year has had it's release of a lot of amazing movies

[mike l]

i was probably the most excited person on planet earth for this movie to release as ive been waiting for well over a year for it. even with my massive man crush on emile hirsch aside, this movie is not that good. if you don't expect much from it then you won't be let down and it is a decent movie but there is basically no surprises in the entire movie and i am awful at predicting 'what happens next.' jt is in like every scene too which could make or break the movie for you haha. he is more involved than 'johnny truelove' pretty much.

[TheTrooth]

You need to see more movies

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

blah

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

btw saw pans labyrinth last night....its a must see dudes

[BirdsNMyEars]

i think jt was really good in it...

when i read about the actual case and stuff it was a lot different than the movie but they have to change a lot of stuff and no there were not any good movies this year

besides borat... very nice!

[BirdsNMyEars]

and if u know of any please tell me!

[Adeniz19]

and if u know of any please tell me!Ones that I KNOW are better than this movie:

The Departed
Little Miss Sunshine
Children of Men
V for Vendetta
Babel
Thank You For Smoking
The Illusionist
Charlotte's Web
Snakes on A Plane
Inside Man
Stranger Than Fiction
Over the Hedge and Cars

[TJ Wells]

i hear justin timberlake is good in this. although i also hear the whole rest of the movie sucks.

[manican sex]

i didnt expect much and i liked it. i like movies about teen drug abuse especially when its real like this.

[shes.a.ghost]

Isn't it supposed to be a rip-off of the movie "Bully"?

[fluke182]

Isn't it supposed to be a rip-off of the movie "Bully"?
Or a rip off of well, you know, REAL LIFE. Based on a true story.

[BirdsNMyEars]

i didnt expect much and i liked it. i like movies about teen drug abuse especially when its real like this.

yea it's kinda weird but i do too

[irreplaceable]

Ones that I KNOW are better than this movie:

The Departed
Little Miss Sunshine
Children of Men
V for Vendetta
Babel
Thank You For Smoking
The Illusionist
Charlotte's Web
Snakes on A Plane
Inside Man
Stranger Than Fiction
Over the Hedge and Cars

im pretty sure that Snakes on A Plane is the worst movie ever!!!!! there is nothing to it..... so i think that you need to see better movies!!

[Adeniz19]

im pretty sure that Snakes on A Plane is the worst movie ever!!!!! there is nothing to it..... so i think that you need to see better movies!!you just dont understand it's greatness. it's a movie that doesn't try to take itself seriously

[SingleDoubt]

im pretty sure that Snakes on A Plane is the worst movie ever!!!!! there is nothing to it..... so i think that you need to see better movies!!

hahaha... youre a dipshit.


anyway, i thought that this movie was pretty good, but my opinion may be a little skewed by the fact that i downloaded it, so i dished out no money.

[BirdsNMyEars]

anyway, i thought that this movie was pretty good, but my opinion may be a little skewed by the fact that i downloaded it, so i dished out no money.


how do u download movies? i want o know so i can save money lol

[LV03]

okay im going to bump this up. Since i havent gone to the movies in years and i'm way behind on all the new releases... i finally saw this last night.

It definitely exceeded my expectations, and Justin's performance was pretty good. I even cried a little :blush: Even though everyone has probably seen this by now, but if you haven't, you should check it out.

[TJ Wells]

movie was terrible.

like, laughably bad.

[gilatron5000]

Emile Hirsch's character reminds me of this guy I know.

[weworemasks]

best quote of the movie is when justin timberlakes character says "im so fuckin high dawg"

spoiler tags, plz. hahahah.


it's funny that this was bumped, i just saw it last night, and i really enjoyed it.

[popdisaster00]

Alright, I just watched this tonight so I figured I'd bump it. I see generally positive reviews and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. It's not a perfect film but the reason I liked it so much is because I was so surprised. I went into it thinking Emile was gonna steal the screen, but fucking Ben Foster owned this movie. He was so insane.

Has anyone else now seen this? If you haven't, I'd definitely say it's worth 2 hours.

Trivia (may include spoilers):



To prepare for his role in this movie, actor Ben Foster asked one of his friends who was an ex-crystal meth addict for guidance. The friend introduced him to a group of people who gave Foster an all-access pass into the lifestyle.


Ben Foster risked his sight for the movie by adding glaucoma drops to his eyes for much of the shoot to dilate his pupils, making him appear to be high. He'd hide in the bushes at night and cover his eyes between takes to keep the lights from shining into them. He would also talk to Nick Cassavetes with his eyes closed.

The word "fuck" and its derivatives is said 367 times.

In a scene where they have a fight, Sharon Stone hit Ben Foster so hard that his nose started bleeding. He told her to do so, because he said the scene needed to be as realistic as possible.

[Tanya Marie]

Amazing movie, especially ben fosters performance as a speed freak, and justin timberlakes performance was suprisingly well especially at the end of the movie, he just blew me away.. I think its a very depressing movie just because it based on a true story and I actually read up on it, so I could understand it more, and its just crazy how someone so young could do something so stupid and get away with it for so long.. But yeah the movie is really good and even watching it now its still intense.

[TBSowns524]

i was real surprised that i liked this movie, but the story was just so compelling. justin timberlake did a very good job and i was thoroughly impressed with his acting save 1 or 2 scenes. i thought anton yelchin did a splendid job as the kid who was kidnapped. for me he really stole the show. knowing that the story was true i think really lent a lot to the movie as well.

[bummm]

I never got to finish it.
Fucking youtube.

[LansingGaddis]

I was really shocked that this movie was even watchable. But it ended up being really interesting, primarily because it was a true story.

[popdisaster00]

Written/directed by the same guy who directed The Notebook, lol.

[Jessooker]

It was better than I thought it was going to be. Ben Foster is always worth the watch.

[FOBcareemo]

I just saw this with my girlfriend. I was really disturbed by the desert scene with frankie, elvis and anton yelchin (sorry I can't remember his name)


Overall I thought it was a good movie and Timberlake's performance was great

[Jessooker]

Written/directed by the same guy who directed The Notebook, lol.

haha really? weird.

[Bob Payne]

Thought this was a shit movie. Terribly written and laughable acting except for Ben Foster. Even Emile Hirsch was a letdown.

[Chris289]

I didn't really enjoy it.

[mikeyxxcore]

great movie, crazy case.

[MADSTA]

Man, I forgot this movie existed.
The best part is when that blonde kid says "He couldn't breathe..." then they all start laughing because they're so high.

[airik625]

This movie isn't really that bad. The only thing that made me mad was at the end when they shoot that kid. The background and scenery looks so damn fake it's frustrating.

[gonz]

I can't believe I sort of liked this when I first saw it. Horrible movie. Only redeeming thing is Ben Foster's batshit character

[PancakeNips]

it was alright, not the greatest movie out there.

[LaDiabla]

I first of only wanted to see it because Justin Timberlake is in it, but it actually turned out to be a kinda good movie, I watched it about 5 times since.
But considering that the story is based on a real thing that happened...it's a pretty 'heavy' movie and I think that the movie makers should have re-written the ending because I watched the movie in California, close to where the story took place and the people, who followed the tragedy all agreed that it shouldn't have been to close to the real thing.

[statonscarlet]

Emile Hirsch is gold there isnt anything with him that i dont love. that acting wasent the best but that was the view they were going for.

[Adrian Villagomez]

Holy shit.

[Adrian Villagomez]

I love Ben Foster. I've been a fan since Flash Forward - Hollywood needs to take note of this guy if they haven't already.

[Adrian Villagomez]

movie was terrible.

like, laughably bad.:-|

Alright, I just watched this tonight so I figured I'd bump it. I see generally positive reviews and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. It's not a perfect film but the reason I liked it so much is because I was so surprised. I went into it thinking Emile was gonna steal the screen, but fucking Ben Foster owned this movie. He was so insane.

Has anyone else now seen this? If you haven't, I'd definitely say it's worth 2 hours.

Trivia (may include spoilers):



To prepare for his role in this movie, actor Ben Foster asked one of his friends who was an ex-crystal meth addict for guidance. The friend introduced him to a group of people who gave Foster an all-access pass into the lifestyle.


Ben Foster risked his sight for the movie by adding glaucoma drops to his eyes for much of the shoot to dilate his pupils, making him appear to be high. He'd hide in the bushes at night and cover his eyes between takes to keep the lights from shining into them. He would also talk to Nick Cassavetes with his eyes closed.

The word "fuck" and its derivatives is said 367 times.

In a scene where they have a fight, Sharon Stone hit Ben Foster so hard that his nose started bleeding. He told her to do so, because he said the scene needed to be as realistic as possible.I know, Foster came out on top. And I saw those hits he took from Stone. The guy doesn't hold back.

i was real surprised that i liked this movie, but the story was just so compelling. justin timberlake did a very good job and i was thoroughly impressed with his acting save 1 or 2 scenes. i thought anton yelchin did a splendid job as the kid who was kidnapped. for me he really stole the show. knowing that the story was true i think really lent a lot to the movie as well.It was. I planned on watching half of it, then reading, but I couldn't stop.

I just saw this with my girlfriend. I was really disturbed by the desert scene with frankie, elvis and anton yelchin (sorry I can't remember his name)

Overall I thought it was a good movie and Timberlake's performance was greatAs was I. I just wanted to intervene and tell the characters they were being crazy.

I triple post when excited.

[popdisaster00]

:-|

I know, Foster came out on top. And I saw those hits he took from Stone. The guy doesn't hold back.

It was. I planned on watching half of it, then reading, but I couldn't stop.

As was I. I just wanted to intervene and tell the characters they were being crazy.

I triple post when excited.
I really, really did not expect that ending. I didn't know anything of the story before watching the movie, so I understand it's true to life...but I really didn't see it all coming down to that.

[popdisaster00]

I love Ben Foster. I've been a fan since Flash Forward - Hollywood needs to take note of this guy if they haven't already.
Flash Forward improved my Sunday afternoons so much when I was a kid.

[billyboatkid]

I really, really did not expect that ending. I didn't know anything of the story before watching the movie, so I understand it's true to life...but I really didn't see it all coming down to that.
Man every time I see your user name I think it says Poopdisaster lol.

[Adrian Villagomez]

I really, really did not expect that ending. I didn't know anything of the story before watching the movie, so I understand it's true to life...but I really didn't see it all coming down to that.Me either.

I kind of heard someone ate it at the end of this movie, but I didn't know anything for sure.

Man, that last scene was tense. I was on edge. I can imagine I would've loved/hated seeing that scene in the theaters.

Flash Forward improved my Sunday afternoons so much when I was a kid.They showed it on weekdays, no?

Man every time I see your user name I think it says Poopdisaster lol.Guess you didn't catch the awesome blink/Green Day show.

[billyboatkid]

Guess you didn't catch the awesome blink/Green Day show.
Nope. Yet I'm guessing it has something to do with what I said and his name?

[Adrian Villagomez]

Nope. Yet I'm guessing it has something to do with what I said and his name?Pop Disaster Tour, around 2002.

Jimmy Eat World, Green Day, blink-182.

[billyboatkid]

Pop Disaster Tour, around 2002.

Jimmy Eat World, Green Day, blink-182.
Damn, sounds like a pretty crazy tour.

[Adrian Villagomez]

Damn, sounds like a pretty crazy tour.It's a shame you missed it, man. blink are my boys, but I must admit, Green Day stole that show and ran away with it. From inviting everyone in the lawn to the pit to bringing people on stage, they owned the crowd. We ate it up.

[billyboatkid]

It's a shame you missed it, man. blink are my boys, but I must admit, Green Day stole that show and ran away with it. From inviting everyone in the lawn to the pit to bringing people on stage, they owned the crowd. We ate it up.

Thats pretty sick, I would have liked to see Blink and Jimmy.

I saw Green Day like two years back. They invited people on stage and tried to teach them songs, and Billie Joe gave this girl his guitar. O ya and it started raining during When September Ends. I wasn't much of a fan until after that concert. They sounded really good live.

Edit: O and Journal Pavilion is an outside venue. Thats why it was so cool when it started raining.

[Adrian Villagomez]

Thats pretty sick, I would have liked to see Blink and Jimmy.

I saw Green Day like two years back. They invited people on stage and tried to teach them songs, and Billie Joe gave this girl his guitar. O ya and it started raining during When September Ends. I wasn't much of a fan until after that concert. They sounded really good live.

Edit: O and Journal Pavilion is an outside venue. Thats why it was so cool when it started raining.Green Day make fans at their concerts. That's a great compliment.

[Jessooker]

With all the Alpha Dog talk today, I think I'm going to watch it again later.

[Adrian Villagomez]

With all the Alpha Dog talk today, I think I'm going to watch it again later.I put it on today, but only watched the parts with Foster. Performance of the movie.

And I purposely did not watch the climax. :-(

[Jessooker]

I put it on today, but only watched the parts with Foster. Performance of the movie.

And I purposely did not watch the climax. :-(

Foster is definitely my favorite part of the movie. And I don't blame you, it's very sad.

[Chris Fallon]

Haven't seen it yet. But those of you who liked it have about the same taste as I do, so I might try to rent this soon.

[popdisaster00]

Pop Disaster Tour, around 2002.

Jimmy Eat World, Green Day, blink-182.
You forgot Saves The Day on the second half of the tour.

:-P

[popdisaster00]

Me either.

I kind of heard someone ate it at the end of this movie, but I didn't know anything for sure.

Man, that last scene was tense. I was on edge. I can imagine I would've loved/hated seeing that scene in the theaters.

They showed it on weekdays, no?

Guess you didn't catch the awesome blink/Green Day show.
It was most definitely on weekdays, but I was probably too busy watching Boy Meets World.

[airik625]

I wish the end didn't look fake as shit.

[fantasma]

http://areelguy.wordpress.com/2008/08/22/ben-foster-is-the-ultimate-actor/

[MADSTA]

Hahaha @ Jewish Nazi Psycho Meth Addict Kung Fu Ninja

[Jessooker]

ben foster is incredible.

[AshesAshes]

Ben Foster was creepy in Hostage

[CTMarshall]

Ben Foster was creepy in Hostage

haha...I saw that the other day on that Bruce Willis marathon on TV. Yes, he was creepy, but Bruce was awesome.

[Adrian Villagomez]

Foster is a beast.

[CstSnow]

Foster is a beast.

Seriously, his Hostage/Alpha Dog/3:10 to Yuma/ 30 days of night run of performances was spot on.

[fantasma]

Why even read my article when you can just watch this?

br26T_akPaM

[Jessooker]

:rotfl:

[airik625]

I haven't seen this movie in forever. I kind of want to watch it again now.

[icantdecide]

Just watched this for the first time in a while. Ben Foster is so fucking good in this movie. I wish he'd had more scenes. "YOU BETTER PRAY THAT THE COPS FIND YOU BEFORE I DO! GET ON YOUR COCKSUCKING KNEES AND PRAAAAAAAAY! HELLO? HELLO!?!?!"

[Full Effect Ed]

Foster owns in this film

[boxingwithstars]

I like this movie, I feel like it's pretty underrated. Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch are both pretty great in it.

[irthesteve]

Movie is fucking nuts. Glad I finally got around to this film, I've been to the Nicholas Markowitz memorial site a few times but never knew the story

[anthonydarko]

I have never seen this movie.

[Gaugzilla]

I have never seen this movie.
Insight!