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- 2005
- Unrated
- TriStar Pictures
- 1 h 47 m
- 2005
- Unrated
- TriStar Pictures
- 1 h 47 m
Summary From the dangerous waves off a long-forgotten pier to the concrete wasteland of a city slum, Lords of Dogtown brings to cinematic life the rebel beginnings of some unforgettable sports culture stars. (Sony)
Directed By: Catherine Hardwicke
Written By: Stacy Peralta
- 2005
- Unrated
- TriStar Pictures
- 1 h 47 m
- 2005
- Unrated
- TriStar Pictures
- 1 h 47 m
Lords of Dogtown
56
6.6
Where to Watch
Summary From the dangerous waves off a long-forgotten pier to the concrete wasteland of a city slum, Lords of Dogtown brings to cinematic life the rebel beginnings of some unforgettable sports culture stars. (Sony)
Directed By: Catherine Hardwicke
Written By: Stacy Peralta
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
56
46% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
46% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
56
46% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
46% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Lords of Dogtown is a docudrama, rare in its grit and authenticity, that also strives for the mythical youth-rebel excitement of something like "8 Mile."
The movie is like a daydream, and it's most infectious when the characters are in motion or misbehaving, which is often.
An excellent documentary equal parts extreme sports and social anthropology.
After trying to prove himself a serious actor in deadly dull movies, Ledger lightens up and brightens up a movie that attempts the trick of bringing a new spin to an old story but can't pull off the stunt.
The new film, superficial and chaotic, delivers a rough sense of place, a reasonable number of skateboard thrills and very little character development or story.
Unfortunately, whenever Ledger isn't onscreen, Lords of Dogtown takes a spill.
Has all the energy and spontaneity of a bowl of waxed fruit. If watching "Dogtown and Z-Boys" was tantamount to witnessing history itself, watching "Lords of Dogtown," which Peralta wrote, feels more like watching a stiff, meticulously choreographed reenactment.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 36 User Ratings
6.6
61% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
31% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
8% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 36 User Ratings
6.6
61% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
31% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
8% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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Production Company
Columbia Pictures,
Art Linson Productions,
Indelible Pictures,
Linson Entertainment,
Linson Films,
Senator International
Release Date Jun 3, 2005
Duration 1 h 47 m
Rating Unrated
Tagline They came from nothing to change everything.
Awards
Teen Choice Awards
• 6 Nominations
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Golden Trailer Awards
• 1 Nomination
