Written by Jesus Figueroa
@ThisFunktional
Action films tend to be lead by rough male leads, DOMINIQUE is lead by a strong female lead which captivates in a stoic role.
Oksana Orlan and Maurice Compte star in this electrifying crime thriller about the power of courage and the price of vengeance.
The main points I liked about the film:
- Orlan is brilliant as Dominique. With minimal lines and starting off as a standoffish anti-hero, it comes to have a saving grace as the supporting cast begins to build up a good story.
- The action is over the top and it does not get dragged out just to fill time. With concise moves, Dominique seems like a force to be reckoned with. While Dominique seems has some incredible action moves, the planning and mentality that is showcased helps this seem deliberate and makes Dominique even more lethal.
- The story has so many elements come out, while it could be a simple three point storyline, there is a complexity with more depth coming into the story.
What was lacking:
- The ending, although it was awesome, leaves a feeling if not being done. A cliffhanger is a good story tool that makes for a yearning for a sequel, but each movie in a franchise should feel like a complete story. This movie leaves some loose ends.
- The pace is difficult to enjoy. Action films have a quick pace to them, but DOMINIQUE feels like the beginning drags without giving the audience a reason to care about Dominique.
While this story has some unique, entertaining elements, it feels like a slow build that only speeds up at the end and then ends abruptly.
A sequel would be nice to have, just so the loose ends are brought to a close.
Overall I would rate this film a 7 out of 10 stars. Lead actress Orlan holds her own when compared to any action star — tough, mysterious, and dominating. The story does end up having the audience really rooted in Dominique.
DOMINIQUE
Out Now In Theaters, On Demand, On Digital Now
