The Dogs of War
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Movie Reviews of The Dogs of War
Movie Review: Cry Havoc and Buy `The Dogs of War'
Summary: 5 Stars
`The Dogs of War' is a cold warrior classic forgotten.
I still remember the frightening sight of the VHS cover, a painting of Walken's frightening face gripping a revolving grenade launcher, greeting me at the video store. I never saw it, always assuming it was merely Vietnam War backwash resulting from `The Deer Hunter.' I was completely wrong, sand deeply regret missing `The Dogs of War' all these years.
Based on Fredrick Forsyth's best selling cold warrior novel of the same title, `The Dogs of War' focus on a single great raid battle with wide reaching elements of drama. Mercenary Shannon (Christopher Walken) is hired by British industrialists to overthrow a stereotypical African dictatorship. 75% percent of the film involves the planning of a single great victory. The planning is filled with excitement as Walken and co mercenaries, including Tom Berenger and Ed O'Neal scavenge Europe of equipment. Their arsenal includes Uzis, rocket launchers, claymores, and new unique on unforgettable revolving grenade launchers. An advanced weapon still only now 27 years later making it to the battlefield.
The climactic battle is one of the most memorable blitzkriegs in movie history.
Christopher Walken's performance takes us back to when his frightening face and demeanor were used for fear, not comedy. Yes, some comedians like Walken and Leslie Nielson started out as action heroes.
`The Dogs of War' effectively combines Walken's acting, cold warrior cloak and dagger, and all out modern action.
Movie Review: Mercenaries
Summary: 5 Stars
Films about mercenaries in Africa while many, tend to be damned entertaining movies: DARK OF THE SUN, THE WILD GEESE and THE DOGS OF WAR ... "Cry havoc and let loose the dogs of war!" The Bard. A plot similar to other such movies, a group of mercs hired by rutheless business interests to overthrow an African nation. Stand outs are Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger and Paul Freeman (the villainous Frenchman in RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and the old gentleman in the bowler with the giant umbrella in the Travellers commercials!). Walken probably takes the worst screen beating of all time.Movie Review: Fascinating movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great video. Christopher Walken plays a mercenary who plans to carry out a coup in a an African country on behalf of a multinational corporation, and he plays it very well. Walken plays a convincing psycho in just about anything he's in. The story is believable and the plot moves along very well in this film. Of course, there's much more to the story in the book but overall the movie is faithful to the storyline.
By the way, look for an early appearance by the actor who plays Al Bundy in Married With Children.
Movie Review: First class Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
A great movie of it's time.A good story,( Frederick Forsyth)good director,(John Irvin) good actors,Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely et al.This movie is a classic and keeps your attention from start to finish. The dvd is well worth the price.Movie Review: Dogs of War
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great movie! Lots of action, well crafted production.I read the book first and prefer its ending to that of the film.
However, it is still a fine tale and well worth seeing several times.