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Dramatic story of a dog's devotion is emotionally intense.
An unapologetic tear-jerker. You might resent being emotionally manipulated by this film, but I challenge even the most hard-hearted moviegoer not to spill some saltwater while watching it.
An immensely appealing drama about the extraordinary love and devotion of a dog for his beloved human companion.
This is the film equivalent of Nice biscuits, or snow globes, or N-Dubz. You're vaguely aware that they exist but you don't know anyone who actually likes them.
Itâ(TM)s an extraordinary and touching story but told with too beady an eye on the box-office for comfort - even if youâ(TM)re a doggy person.
A simple, old-fashioned heartwarmer that all the family can enjoy.
This is mutt mush, pure and simple-minded, for those in the mood.
Lasse Hallstrom dishes up more classy mediocrity with this brazenly uncomplicated treat for dog lovers.
Hachiko: A Dog's Tale is pretty pointless, and the director, Lasse Hallstrom, who made his name with the remarkable Swedish movie My Life As a Dog, continues to punch below his weight with another candied slice of sweet-natured Americana.
The subsequent tragic events are moving rather than just manipulative, while the bond between man and canine is treated with a tender gravitas that might surprise those expecting merely some doggie-themed weepie.
The man who once directed What's Eating Gilbert Grape? is now the Hallmark greeting card of movie-makers.
It's not a story that could ever move me: all I see in it is a dumb animal who doesn't know any better.
Come the sniffly denouement, it would take a hard heart not to be won over. Even cynics might find their noses a little wet.
In the canon of recent canine cinema, there are far worse movies than this.
Sensitively directed and rarely over-sentimental, this touching parable will likely ravish the emotions of dog lovers.
Not a dry eye in the house - but not irritating schmaltz either.
...a warm and winning family movie about a scholar (Richard Gere) who discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work.
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