Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Synopsis

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.

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• Dog Day Afternoon was a film I managed to go into completely blind, and I think that genuinely elevated the entire experience. Knowing very little about the true story beforehand made everything feel unpredictable, and what really stood out was how natural and authentic the film feels. The dialogue and character interactions are incredibly grounded, to the point where it often feels less like a performance and more like you're watching real people react in real time. The undeniable shining star…