Film Review – Dom Hemingway

At least “Dom Hemingway” never tries to hide what type of movie it is. Opening with an extended shot of the title character receiving oral sex while growling through a monologue about the majesty of his own penis, the feature announces straight away that it’s not for the faint of heart. Writer/director Richard Shepard’s “Dom Hemingway” is a take-no-prisoners character study that’s steeped in profanity and vile behavior, yet somehow emerges on the other side a semi-successful story of redemption in its most bruised and battered form. Riding the material like a rodeo cowboy, Jude Law’s starring performance is a true sight, often saving the picture from cliche with his magnificent impression of a human wrecking ball. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com