Dogfight

Pros: somewhat unusual story, potential for a thought-provoking film
Cons: flat and uninspired direction, actors not at their usual best

For a moment, it was 1966. Within a beat it was 1963. November 1963. You know what happens when you have movies set in November of 1963, don't you? But don't be afraid. This isn't Yet Another Film Symbolizing the Loss of Innocence via the...

Pros: When they're allowed to, Phoenix and Taylor give terrific performances
Cons: Everything else

Is it possible to make a lousy movie with a top-form River Phoenix and a precociously excellent Lili Taylor in the lead roles?

Amazingly, yes. It's called Dogfight.

Remember that episode of Mr. Belvedere where Kevin takes...

Pros: Great love story, wonderful performances
Cons: Premarital sex, lots of profanity

“Dogfight” is a film that definitely belongs on my personal list of little-known gems. Along with such goodies as “Lawn Dogs” “The Grass Harp” “Ponette” and “The Sweet Hereafter”, it is one of those that, despite depth, meaning, solid performances and a...

Pros: Great Story
Cons: None

"Dogfight" is a sweet little film about two people falling in love. It does not begin that way though. It was certainly not a film about love at first sight. As a matter of fact, it was just the opposite. Four marine buddies, about to ship out...

Pros: excellent moral
Cons: doesn't end the way you might imagine it would

Dogfight is a well acted, well directed movie. Lili Taylor does an amazing job portraying the "Plain Jane" Rose, opposite one of River Phoenix' most memorable roles.
This movie does not preach per se, but lets one get entwined...

Pros: interesting perspective
Cons: poor ending

this is an interesting film about a young man comes into port while on naval leave. The boys decide to have what they call a "dogfight". Which is when then sailors try to find the ugliest women in whatever town they happen to be in, and then...