Last of the Dogmen (1995)

Big game tracker and unconvincing alcoholic Lewis Gates (Tom Berenger) is hired by town sheriff Deegan (Kurtwood Smith) to track down escaped convicts in the Montana wilderness. When he discovers the bodies and an arrow shaft, he enlists the help of Native American anthropologist Lillian Sloan (Barbara Hershey). Together they uncover the truth behind a centuries old Cheyenne tribe and the legend of the Dogmen.

Last of the Dogmen is a melodramatic piece that best belongs on television. Despite the best efforts of Berenger, Smith, and Hershey, the film blows. No wonder director Tab Murphy has no other films to his name.

The story aims for depth of character but everything here is so half-assed and predictable--it quickly becomes rote. It's the C-listers version of Jeremiah Johnson with Robert Redford. {Now, THAT was a good movie.}

I truly can't decide what's worse. The overbearing score, the dog and inane character development, or the utter lack of cohesive story. There are attempts at interesting subplots, but nothing is more than face value.

As I see it, Last of the Dogmen is unfulfilling--a waste of time. This investment doesn't yield good returns. Avoid.

Just for Tom: No stars