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39 out of 49 people found the following comment useful :-
Just about one of the worst movies I have ever seen., 21 July 2007
2/10
Author: from United States

I started watching this movie with some hope it might be somewhat decent. I am no expert reviewer at all, but I could tell from the very first scene that this was a spectacularly low budget film. Somehow, I slogged my way through the film. Our hero, Ronson, is a big ex-Green Beret O-3, who is down on his luck in Mongolia. THe film certainly looks shot on location, with Ronson competing in a UFC style fighting situation.

With the cheesy voice-overs at the beginning and end of the film explaining what was going on and the search for an ancient buried relic, I can say this movie is uninspiring at best. Some random fighting scenes, driving around in the Mongolian outback with some of the worst acting ever. Even some of the camera shots were awful, I could tell the cameraman was just walking backward as the camera jiggled with each step. I felt I could have done a better film in that respect (as well as the script and acting by most of the characters) back in high school.

I wouldn't bother watching this movie, its not even a watchable flick, IMO. I don't know how I sat through it.

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17 out of 27 people found the following comment useful :-
Watch Paint dry..... its more entertaining, 19 March 2008
1/10
Author: mike_gp from Latvia

A low budget, badly acted film............ everything about this film is poorly staged, wooden acting by C list actors and unbelievable settings, I'm still watching this as I write........... OMG so awful.

What more can I say, the scenes do not fit together....

The 'escape' scenes well, simply not believable.

Best line ... He's dead (immediately pull sheet over head LOL)

I'm still cringing as I write this, if second graders presented this as a home movie I would expect better acting (and sets :) )

Please, let me write this comment without having to make up ten lines about a film that doesn't even deserve one!!!!!

Even if you are desperate to watch a film, don't bother with this - paint a wall and watch it dry or sit in the garden and watch grass grow, so much more entertaining :))

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15 out of 25 people found the following comment useful :-
I like it, 5 October 2007
8/10
Author: jasonrugaard from United States

Well if your on this page your either a fan of Dolph Lundgren movies or Action/Adventure films. This is a good one, either way. The story is about an ex-military expert guiding an expedition to retrieve an ancient artifact. The details aren't necessary The feel is that the filmmakers were going for an 'Indiana Jones' or 'National Treasure' vibe, what they got was more reminiscent of Van Damme's 'The Order', though this film's tone is more serious.Whats important is that Lundgren is good in an 'Indiana Jones' type role. He brings a nice touch of humor and world-weariness to the proceeding's, especially in the open scenes. He doesn't display the kicks or athleticism that defined his best work, but the shoot-out and fights are staged well enough to catch and hold your attention. Which is about the best compliment you can give a B-movie straight-to-video action adventure film. This role suits Lundgren and he seems to be enjoying himself, which in turn engages the viewer more. I recommend it, cool flick.

If you like: 'The Order', 'Sahara', 'Men of War'- This film is as good in some aspects as those.

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful :-
Not your typical action movie, 8 July 2008
8/10
Author: harold_harcourt from United Kingdom

Judging by the comments here on IMDb, public opinion on this movie is divided into 2 distinct camps.

Firstly you have the salivating fans for whom the mere presence of Lundgren is enough to make any film a work of cinematic genius. If that's all it takes to please you, then no comment on here will change your mind. That's fine, enjoy your Dolf - try not to drool on him.

Then you have those who expect, nay DEMAND that any movie which features plot elements such as relics, temples and gunfights follow the big budget Hollywood formula of intricate death traps, load bearing treasure and near superhuman heroics which made the Indiana Jones movies, Mummy series and Tomb raider so successful.

This is where I begin to have a problem. The aforementioned films derive most of their entertainment value from witty one liners, flashy special effects and slick choreography. Diamond Dogs on the other hand goes in the opposite direction, moving the focus of the film away from elaborate action and adventure, on to the characters and their survival.

The majority of the film appears to have been shot on location and most of the characters (played well by a less than famous cast) lack the exaggerated personalities and convoluted motivations you'd find in a Hollywood blockbuster. The result of this shift is that the whole film feels more 'National Geographic' than 'National Treasure'. The sporadic action is fast and lethal, no fancy footwork and no coming back with multiple wounds for one last shot. The 'bad guys' are bad as opposed to villainous and the 'good guys' are played straight, behaving in a practical and decidedly un-heroic manner. I for one found the lack of comedy quipping a refreshing change. In fact the only thing that bothered me in the whole movie was William Shriver's portrayal of 'Chambers' which WAS admittedly slightly over the top toward the beginning of the film.

All the above waffle basically boils down to this; You want an action adventure romp, packed with booby traps, wisecracks and villains? Go watch something else. If however you think you could appreciate something a bit different, with beautiful scenery, an unusual soundtrack and a sizable (but rarely flashy) body count, then you could do an awful lot worse than Diamond Dogs.

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8 out of 13 people found the following comment useful :-
Awful Production Value, Awful Acting, Awful Script, Awful Movie, 25 April 2008
1/10
Author: billmcvay1 from United States

Sure the plot in general is kind of like an Indiana Jones film but that is where the similarities end. Dolph does a good enough job acting, but the other actors are just plain awful. William Shriver who plays Mr. Chambers may be one of the worst actors I have ever seen, just plain awkward. The story is very simple and there is lots of down time between any semblance of action which is pretty obviously there just to waste time.

The action sequences were very poorly done and quite unoriginal. Luckily I did not pay for it or I would be very disappointed so this is not even worth your time for a rental. I really don't think anybody who isn't a die-hard Dolph fan would even have any chance of enjoying this movie. If this is the best movie parts Dolph can get, then even his straight to video career is going to be over very soon. The production value is much worse than any other straight to video movies starring himself or Wesley Snipes or Seagal or Van Damme and so is the entertainment value. Just stay away and watch one of the 50,000 movies that are better than this drivel.

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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
Not Dolph's best, but worth watching, 1 May 2008
6/10
Author: udar55 from Williamsburg, VA

Former Green Beret and now professional fighter/gambler Xander Ronson (Dolph Lundgren) is hired by millionaire Chambers (William Shriver) to lead his group on a search in Mongolia for the Tangka, a Buddhist text missing since the Russian crackdown on religion in the region in the 1930s. Naturally, there is a sinister group after them looking to steal the Tangka once it is discovered. This Dolph vehicle was finished 2 years ago, but is finally seeing release in the US via Sony DVD. While not up to the level of his recent directorial efforts (THE DEFENDER, THE MECHANIK, MISSIONARY MAN), it is worth seeing for the gritty tone and tons of violence. It also features some great location photography in mainland China and the unknown supporting cast also helps out with the realism. Now if anyone can explain why it is called DIAMOND DOGS, please let me know. :)

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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful :-
Dolph's latest is no diamond in the rough, 20 August 2008
4/10
Author: davideo-2 from United Kingdom

STAR RATING: ***** Saturday Night **** Friday Night *** Friday Morning ** Sunday Night * Monday Morning

Down and out fighter and ex special forces guy Xander Ronson (Dolph Lundgren) is propositioned by eccentric businessman Chambers (William Shriver) to lead a quest for an ancient relic in the hills of China. However, there is some competition in the shape of some Russian mercenaries and something to worry about in the shape of deadly curses that guard the tombs.

Dolph takes a break from directorial duties with this one, which is just as well as the poor chap needed one after the varitable trio of The Defender, The Russian Specialist and Missionary Man, although according to the trivia page he took over for most of the time from director Samuel Dolhasca. It sounds like a troubled production, shot officially between China and Canada, and although there are moments of flair, it's usually quite obvious to see. It's mostly pretty dull, with a tasty showdown at the end between Dolph and the utterly cardboard lead villain but little else of any interest. Dolph's rather wooden, and we also have Shriver's annoying voice to contend with. Not quite Dire-mond Dogs but not far off it to be honest. **

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9 out of 43 people found the following comment useful :-
top notch movie, 30 November 2007
9/10
Author: smayer-5 from United Kingdom

i thought this is a really good movie im a big dolph fan if u like men of war or Indiana jones your love it!!!!!! dolph seems really relaxed in this role and his acting is pretty good loved the location it was filmed in and the moviesoundtrack is surperb cant wait for mm and the inquiry dolph is making a big comback in his movies and his far better than van damme or segal there not in the same league as dolph lundgren if you like action and shoot em up this is the movie for you go get on DVD you will love it this is one of dolphs best movies so far and the front cover of the movie shows that dolph lundgren is still in great shape thanks for your time and go and get this movie thanks

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