Dog Day Afternoon
1975
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Movie
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124 min
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Drama
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Thriller
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Crime
93%
Community
5,660
LOVE
40%
LIKE
53%
MEH
5%
DISLIKE
1%
Queue Score
Top Reviews
Ellis loved
Dog Day Afternoon
If Al Pacino robbed a bank to pay for my sex change operation I would be going with him to Algeria 100%. This movie was so fucking funny. As soon as the scene where Sonny is jumping up and down to paint over the camera played I knew it was gonna be a banger. I really loved the dialogue and specifically the moments where characters were unfittingly polite to each other for what the situation was if that makes sense. I just find that kind of writing comedy gold, and sort of Wes Anderson esc. I was very charmed by Sonny personally and I knew it wasn’t gonna work out, cause like why tf would the cops let that happen they are literally cops, but I really wanted him and Sal to get away with it. At least Leon got to transition and apparently the irl Sonny made a shit ton of money selling the rights to his story so that’s a win.
1y
Kevin loved
Dog Day Afternoon
An exceptional film that shows the true talent of the amazing Al Pacino even at the early stage of his career.
Bank robbery films really don’t get much better. I absolutely love the fact that the majority of this film takes place in the bank, it creates a great atmosphere.
1y
Recent Reviews
Dyl loved
Dog Day Afternoon
“It's your job, right? The guy who kills me... I hope he does it because he hates my guts, not because it's his job.”
A definite good-ass movie, an incredibly fun ride from Sidney Lumet, that manages to balance out its complex plan with so many funny jokes.
Dog Day Afternoon is one of those just great movies that make you want to watch more movies, A little disappointed by Lumet but still, the expectations were sky high. Definitely recommend, just could’ve been way shorter.
1st Act 9.4/10 (The first 30 are so fucking good, kinda spirals, but never to anything below decent.)
2nd Act 8.8/10 (Developed Sonny well, but made the pacing less air-tight.)
3rd Act 9.2/10 (Final 15 kinda carry, on top of the black guy switch-a-roo.)
Plot 8.8/10 (John was NOT that charismatic.)
Portrayal Of Source 9.3/10 (Inaccurate partially, but doesn’t stretch it too far.)
Acting 9.7/10 (Generational performance by Pacino, I need to rewatch Godfather 1 and 2 so bad.)
Pacing 8.9/10 (Nearly a slow burner, which is weird when this feels like a crime comedy.)
Cinematography 9.3/10 (Love some shots here and there, but seems a lot of style no substance.)
Character development 9/10 (SONNY THE ACTUAL GOAT.)
Writing 9.5/10 (Dialogue is insane, also love some of the police stuff.)
Ending 9.4/10 (Genuine fucking idiot, what could possibly be the issue.)
Directing 9.1/10 (Still great, just not 12 Angry Men Level.)
Overall
110.4/120
Dog Day Afternoon is slightly overrated, but still a great enjoyable time, earning its very solid rating of-
9.0/10
2d
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