Dogtooth

Name: Dogtooth
Genre: Drama
Released: June 25, 2010
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 73

2010

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Kino International | Release Date: June 25, 2010 | Not Rated

Summary: A surreal look at three teenagers kept under strict rule and regimen by their parents — an alternately hilarious and nightmarish experiment of manipulation and oppression. [Kino International]

Director: Giorgos Lanthimos

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 94 min

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Joshua Rothkopf

How perfectly perverse: In a summer crammed with sequels, remakes, '80s nostalgia and the frustrated sense of "What else y'got?" comes the most original nightmare in years. Read full review

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J.R. Jones

Dogtooth, a bizarre black comedy from Greece that won the Un Certain Regard prize at the 2009 Cannes film festival, involves a conventional middle-class family--mom, dad, teenage son, two teenage daughters--that turns out to be warped beyond belief. Read full review

Empire Philip Wilding

As harrowing as it is humorous, Giorgos Lanthimos' award-winning journey to a family's heart of darkness is unflinchingly detailed, thought-provoking fare. Read full review

David Lewis

Doesn't rank as a great film, but it's difficult to take your eyes off it, as you wonder what impossibly bizarre thing might happen next. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

A highly original black comedy from Greece -- and one of the weirdest movies I've seen in a long time. Read full review

Boyd Van Hoeij

The Greek helmer's sophomore picture does exude a strange fascination throughout. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

The father is the only one who can leave the house to go to his factory job, and that seems like a paradise for viewers trapped watching this clinically shot claptrap. Read full review

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paultoes

Sep 11, 2010

this movie is disturbingly funny and ultimately sad, leaving you to ponder what is next for this family of creatures we have come to know. i give props for the courageous performances and for leaving thoughts and ideas that will linger long afterward.

6 of 9 users found this helpful63

OlivierPiel

Feb 25, 2020

Watching it 10 years later, I discover even more intelligence and beauty in it. The fact that it only gets better with time is a true sign of its superior quality as a work of art.
...It especially stands out when a thoroughly minor and mediocre film with a similar subject such as ParasiteWatching it 10 years later, I discover even more intelligence and beauty in it. The fact that it only gets better with time is a true sign of its superior quality as a work of art.
...It especially stands out when a thoroughly minor and mediocre film with a similar subject such as Parasite is celebrated by the masses.… Expand

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

wannabeclever

Aug 18, 2011

I loved this movie. But perhaps you should ignore this review. I just finished watching this fantastically disturbing movie, and I'm giddy. I haven't seen anything so original in such long a long time. I love to be surprised by oddity and ya know, most movie plots just don't do thatI loved this movie. But perhaps you should ignore this review. I just finished watching this fantastically disturbing movie, and I'm giddy. I haven't seen anything so original in such long a long time. I love to be surprised by oddity and ya know, most movie plots just don't do that anymore. Okay, so there was admittedly something missing in the storyline and character development --those kids apparently had no natural born curiousities about life until their late teens? come on! I would've figured out some of their parents' nonsensical teachings at age 3 --but kudos to the screenwriter for showing us a new idea...… Expand

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

RobertBrogan

Sep 30, 2015

Dogtooth is a film where the viewing experience is very much dependent on the sensibilities of the viewer. For myself, I found it quite absurd and ridiculous from the outset and was not shocked (much). I rate Dogtooth up mostly because I enjoyed the indie style of shooting, reminiscent ofDogtooth is a film where the viewing experience is very much dependent on the sensibilities of the viewer. For myself, I found it quite absurd and ridiculous from the outset and was not shocked (much). I rate Dogtooth up mostly because I enjoyed the indie style of shooting, reminiscent of Submarine and Wes Andersen films, which made gave the film a more satirical than disturbing character. After reading other reactions, I wondered whether this is a film that ought to be laughed at or if it ought to induce cringing (at least one scene, in particular does). After thinking about it, I thought that yes, satire ought to be laughed at and the subject matter ought to be seen as quite stupid; horror and fear are not an appropriate response. If anything, horror and fear bolster something that should be opposed. However, having some parts, here and there, that are more serious than funny is also good, since we do not want to just totally laugh off topics that are important.… Expand

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FilmObsessed

Nov 27, 2016

Pretty good. Dogtooth may be a little too low key for me personally however I can appreciate its craft as a drama. Three teenagers live in a walled off compound owned by there mother and father and they have no experience with the outside world. This leads them to be confused about a lot ofPretty good. Dogtooth may be a little too low key for me personally however I can appreciate its craft as a drama. Three teenagers live in a walled off compound owned by there mother and father and they have no experience with the outside world. This leads them to be confused about a lot of rather mundane things. They believe cats eat people, sex is a emotionless act and their canine teeth (hence the name of the film) hold magic powers. Dogtooth is darkly funny, well acted and it works as a nice little nihilistic microcosm of humanity. Think nature vs nurture vs art house pretension.… Expand

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Lyn

Apr 2, 2011

In retrospect, the word "Hilarious!" on the DVD cover seems like a sadistic joke. The moments of dark, nasty humor in this movie have little resemblance to hilarity; at the same time, you can't look away. I'm not a big fan of allegory, so feel that dissecting "Dogtooth" as a statement aboutIn retrospect, the word "Hilarious!" on the DVD cover seems like a sadistic joke. The moments of dark, nasty humor in this movie have little resemblance to hilarity; at the same time, you can't look away. I'm not a big fan of allegory, so feel that dissecting "Dogtooth" as a statement about fascism is overwrought and unnecessary. On its own -- with its nihilistic weirdness so creatively framed and filmed -- it is haunting and thought-provoking. Hated the ending, though.… Expand

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arislaf

Jul 8, 2015

Seriously, on of the worst movies ever. Even disaster movie was better.. Avoid it at all costs. Boring, slow action, some sex scenes for fill in, slow talking characters..

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