A lonely man who was traumatised as a kid finds companionship in dogs who help him out committing crimes.
A very daring film by Luc Besson. The film comprises brilliant performances and beautiful dogs. But first things first. The non-linear way of telling the story builds up a compelling narrative of an unlike antihero that, while most people (hopefully/thankfully) have never experienced such a tragedy, his unmatched passion and unconditional love for dogs make him relatable to a vast audience; from people who love animals to people who loathe loneliness… Furthermore, this relatable and unlike antihero is for everyone who struggled – and still does – to make a living, to find success, and, above all, to find love.
Love plays a catalytic role in this narrative. It shapes Douglas because not only did he never experience it as a kid, but he also faced hatred from the people who were meant to love him. Then, the only time he falls in love, he crash-lands and never recovers from it. Alas, he becomes someone he never thought he would. So… you see… who can’t relate to that?
After a series of unfortunate films, Luc Besson returns with one of his humane stories. A story that is not about an action hero who solely takes up on the world and relies on fast-paced editing to do so. But on a human being who, surrealistically, finds acceptance from beings who will never betray him or let him down. Lastly, Caleb Landry Jones gives an Oscar-worthy performance that will shock you to your core, and the outstanding Jojo T. Gibbs accompanies him as the tormented psychologist.
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