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Offbeat, whimsical, period-set shaggy dog story with daffy performances from Sam Neill and Peter O'Toole.
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Fraser and Sharp have structured the film, and the cast interpret it, so that comedy and poignancy are intertwined to the last; even as all is revealed, a sense of wonder remains. Mar 6, 2009 | Full Review…
Fraser and Sharp have structured the film, and the cast interpret it, so that comedy and poignancy are intertwined to the last; even as all is revealed, a sense of wonder remains.
Philippa Hawker
This nicely acted drama, in quietly intimating the quirky familial relations and peculiar fascinations of the era - not least with the transmigration of souls, mysticism and the supernatural - delivers a highly pleasurable if modest experience. Dec 12, 2008 | Rating: 4/6 | Full Review…
This nicely acted drama, in quietly intimating the quirky familial relations and peculiar fascinations of the era - not least with the transmigration of souls, mysticism and the supernatural - delivers a highly pleasurable if modest experience.
Wally Hammond
I can't see too many children taking advantage of the U certificate. The measured performances look stiff and theatrical. A stifling fable with the rhythm of a grandfather clock. Dec 12, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
I can't see too many children taking advantage of the U certificate. The measured performances look stiff and theatrical. A stifling fable with the rhythm of a grandfather clock.
James Christopher
This is a charming and eccentric little family comedy for the older generation. It's like a Werther's Original sweet that's for grandpa only. Dec 12, 2008 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
This is a charming and eccentric little family comedy for the older generation. It's like a Werther's Original sweet that's for grandpa only.
Peter Bradshaw
This is really a shaggy dog story that takes too long to start barking. But when it does, it works a treat. It's amazing how much you can forgive if the last part of a movie is right, and this one covers itself in something like glory in the nick of time. Dec 12, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
This is really a shaggy dog story that takes too long to start barking. But when it does, it works a treat. It's amazing how much you can forgive if the last part of a movie is right, and this one covers itself in something like glory in the nick of time.
Derek Malcolm
A dull and thoroughly stilly British drama based on the idea of canine reincarnation. Oct 10, 2008
A dull and thoroughly stilly British drama based on the idea of canine reincarnation.
Kirk Honeycutt
Yes, this is a thin tale overstretched, a snack straining to be dinner, but this isn't to say it doesn't have its joys, because it does... It's ultimate doggyness is a joy. Aug 23, 2018 | Full Review…
Yes, this is a thin tale overstretched, a snack straining to be dinner, but this isn't to say it doesn't have its joys, because it does... It's ultimate doggyness is a joy.
Deborah Ross
A witty and watchable period drama, but in danger of being remembered more for its service to O'Toole than for the impression it leaves on audiences. Mar 24, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A witty and watchable period drama, but in danger of being remembered more for its service to O'Toole than for the impression it leaves on audiences.
Mike Edwards
A delightful period piece about reincarnation, friendship and dogs with a wonderful collection of performances from its four main characters. Mar 20, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A delightful period piece about reincarnation, friendship and dogs with a wonderful collection of performances from its four main characters.
Simon Weaving
I loved it. Mar 6, 2009 | Full Review…
I loved it.
Julie Rigg
Truly original and very moving, with a hypnotic and elliptical quality all its own. Mar 6, 2009 | Full Review…
Truly original and very moving, with a hypnotic and elliptical quality all its own.
Mark Demetrius
This whimsical tale, based on a short story by Lord Dunsany, has moving undercurrents of loss and grief and in underplaying his role, Peter O'Toole brings a beautiful sense of reconciliation to his character. Mar 6, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/5
This whimsical tale, based on a short story by Lord Dunsany, has moving undercurrents of loss and grief and in underplaying his role, Peter O'Toole brings a beautiful sense of reconciliation to his character.
Margaret Pomeranz
Peter O'Toole adds to his legacy by boring us to death in Dean Spanley
Super Reviewer
What a pleasant surprise this movie turned out to be. It's a wonderful and lovely little movie. And it's a movie that could have been pretty goofy if not handled correctly. But instead, it's handled expertly with a lot of intelligence and charm. The acting is fantastic. Peter O'Toole is out of this world, there's this scene near the end when Sam Neill's character is telling his story and Peter's facials while hearing this story were just amazing. This might sound corny, but his eyes told a story that was heartbreaking, yet at the same time full of closure for his character. The final act of the movie, overall, is just fantastic. It's touching, sweet and funny. Also I must give Sam Neill a lot of credit for his performance, it must not be easy, at least as far as preparation, to play a man who was a dog in a previous life and almost all of his dialogue would consist of memories of his life as a dog. How the FUCK do you prepare for that??? I don't know, but Sam Neill pulled it off and convincingly as well, so thumbs up. Shitty review, but this is an excellent movie. It's funny, off-beat, and touching with some amazing performances. I HIGHLY recommend this movie, not like that means a hell of a lot.
i did really want to love this movie but i can only say i liked this movie! I tried watchng it 3 times and i still didnt get to the end as it really is my sort of movie!! i liked it because the story is original and it is sweet and like the story but it was just a litltle boring for me! It is funny in plces and sam neill is gorgouse as ever!!
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