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Dogfight (1991)

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River Phoenix stars in this period drama about a young man, naive in some ways and worldly in others, who learns an important lesson about the nature of beauty. In the fall of 1963, Eddie Birdlace (River Phoenix) is an 18-year-old Marine Corps volunteer who is about to ship out with three of his buddies for a tour of duty in Viet Nam. Planning a massive blowout for their last night in San Francisco, Eddie, his buddies, and a number of other Marines set up a contest they call a "dog fight." Each

R, 1 hr. 34 min.

Drama, Romance

Jan 7, 2003

Warner Home Video

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All Critics (21) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (4) | DVD (7)

Savoca's second film also deals with sexual politics, centering on a type of woman seldom seen in American movies

July 1, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

The audio commentary adds a lot of detail about the historical accuracy of the screenplay and the casting challenges.

July 21, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

The great casting in this film is evident from the stars to the supporting actors and even to the bit players.

July 21, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

Creatively deals with insecurity, group pressures, male machismo and loneliness

July 19, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice

A virtually unknown gem, and is one of the sweetest, most touching romances of the decade.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | Comment
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Dogfight is cruel, poignant, and yet played out. This is one of the more unique period pieces, an independent film made right at the peak of River Phoenix's fame and only several years before his subsequent death. The story is one that makes little sense in the way of meaning. The span of time is the early sixties,

December 28, 2011
FrizzDrop

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A touching little gem of a piece as a new couple enjoy a night on the town before he ships overseas to be an advisor in Vietnam. Phoenix and Taylor are amazing. I'd never heard of it before! Did I give it 3 stars? Shoulda been 4.

October 2, 2011
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