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A Dog of Flanders

A Dog of Flanders (1999)

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Bleak tale, terrible acting.

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The fifth film version of the classic 19th century children's tale by Ouida (aka Marie-Louise de la Ramée), A Dog of Flanders tells the story of young Nello (Jesse James), a boy growing up with his grandfather Jehan (Jack Warden) after the death of his parents. Although Jehan has little in the way of material wealth, he loves his grandson and tries to encourage him in his pursuits; Nello also has the support of his best friend Aloise (Madyline Sweeten) and the love of his faithful dog,

PG, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama, Kids & Family

Kevin Brodie, Robert Singer

May 6, 2003

Warner Home Video

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All Critics (40) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (19)

Old-fashioned, sentimental tale of determination.

January 2, 2011 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Polly M. Robertus
Common Sense Media

The film is one that families will enjoy discovering and experiencing together.

November 24, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | Comment
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

Horrible adaptation of a wonderful story. Rent the anime version, instead.

March 4, 2003 Comment
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum

enough spirit and the right attitude, but the rest of the essential elements of a successful movie just are not here.

March 24, 2001 Full Review | Comment
Blake French
NutzWorld
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a nice movie some sad parts and happy. it shows u u can really do what ever u want as long as u try!

February 1, 2008
afed2013
Alex Fedorko

what a movie, what an amazingly, amazingly stupid film.

January 28, 2011
Cullen Cochran
Cullen Cochran

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