Dom Hemingway is a middling darkly comedic film following a criminal who returns to society after an incident that stole enough years from his life to miss many things. Some including family drama, partners in crime changing their styles, and Dom's previous lifestyle and relationships eventually catching him. Dom is a hilariously flawed and shameless individual with no intent to change or apologize to anyone. His behavior spirals out of control so much to the point where everyone either leaves him or meets their unfortunate demise. He's simply an uncontrollable daredevil who suddenly shows there's more about him the world hasn't seen yet until it's too late after untimely incidents.
But that also applies to audiences who view this film expecting more from Jude Law's great performance as Dom including the film's seemingly convoluted storytelling. It presents potential and willpower to shock audiences, with its crass violence and humor, but ultimately losing its flair between moments involving drama and resolving various subplots.
It's impossible to determine who the main villains were, if Dom ever truly learned to redeem himself, or successfully vowed revenge for experiencing nonstop deceits, and furthermore if anything that occurs within the film's timespan were worth introducing us to Dom's twisted world of criminality and idiocy. Although the film shines with memorable performances and cinematography, its repetitive pacing and storytelling ruins what would be an instant classic.
There's simply too much Hemingway to see and not enough reasons to care.
But that also applies to audiences who view this film expecting more from Jude Law's great performance as Dom including the film's seemingly convoluted storytelling. It presents potential and willpower to shock audiences, with its crass violence and humor, but ultimately losing its flair between moments involving drama and resolving various subplots.
It's impossible to determine who the main villains were, if Dom ever truly learned to redeem himself, or successfully vowed revenge for experiencing nonstop deceits, and furthermore if anything that occurs within the film's timespan were worth introducing us to Dom's twisted world of criminality and idiocy. Although the film shines with memorable performances and cinematography, its repetitive pacing and storytelling ruins what would be an instant classic.
There's simply too much Hemingway to see and not enough reasons to care.