_Dog Eat Dog_ isn't terrible, but it's surprising to think this is from the same person who directed _First Reformed_. It's difficult to find anyone in this film that viewers could root for, and while filmmakers aren't required to create likable characters, it’s a challenge getting through over ninety minutes of unpleasant people one after another. _Final rating:★★½ - There was a lot here I found appealing, bu…

Paul Schrader’s 2016 film “Dog Eat Dog” follows a group of former criminals (Nicolas Cage, Willem Dafoe & Christopher Matthew Cook) who are hired to kidnap a baby—the offspring of another gangster—in the Cleveland area. Schrader's work frequently explores themes of Christianity and sexuality, as seen in films like "Hardcore," “Cat People,” and “Auto Focus.” Expect similar elements here, but with an added layer of …