Another review…: Alpha Dog, which came out on DVD a few weeks ago.

So this movie is based (pretty accurately, too) on the kidnapping and murder of  Nicholas Markowitz which happened in 2000.

The story turns around a group of young drug dealers in LA. They abduct a kid, Zach, and hold him for ransom because his brother owes Johnny Truelove, the leader of the gang, 1200$. After realizing that there are too many witnesses and that they could be facing a life sentence, they decide to kill the boy. I won’t ruin the ending but it’s really shocking.

I really liked this movie. It really explores the aspect of young guys looking at rap videos and taking themselves for gangsters, and when faced with the consequences of their acts, they freak out. The acting is also great; I was surprised at Justin Timberlake’s performance. He’s actually a good actor. The movie also has a more fun side to it, which was good, and the contrast was what made the movie so…different. It’s just stuck in my head.

I really recommend this movie. It’s good and it gets you thinking. There’s also a very hot version of Marco Polo in it…you’ll have to see.

9.2/10…it’s a must.