A slightly above average mercenary caper film based on an international best seller, John Irvin’s The Dogs of War seems very old school when compared to the bombastic action films of today (The Expendables anyone?), but even with the overlong reconnaissance and mission planning exposition, the final payoff is worth it for action fans. More attention to character development, however, would have enhanced the film’s ability to do more than just get the adrenaline flowing.
Studio: MGM
Distributed By: Twilight Time
Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: English 2.0 DTS-HDMA
Subtitles: English SDH
Rating: Not Rated, R
Run Time: 1 Hr. 44 Min./ 1 Hr. 59 Min.
Package Includes: Blu-ray
keep caseDisc Type: BD50 (dual layer)
Region: All
Release Date: 09/09/2014
MSRP: $29.95
The Production Rating: 3/5
Video Rating: 4/5 3D Rating: NA
Audio Rating: 4/5
Special Features Rating: 2.5/5
Overall Rating: 3/5
Reviewed By: Matt Hough
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