A Dog's Breakfast
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Movie Reviews of A Dog's Breakfast
Movie Review: Your recommended daily allowance of hilarity ;)
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been eagerly awaiting the chance to see A Dog's Breakfast since hearing about it through the Stargate Atlantis fan grapevine. I'm an unabashed David Hewlett fan, and I must say that with all the fan hype and excitement, I wasn't disappointed in the final result. And usually the more people who scream how incredibly awesome something is, the less I end up liking it.
I laughed, I snorted, I barked and convulsed with laughter all throughout the movie. The closest comparison I can give this movie without giving away all the delicious plot twists and turns is that A Dog's Breakfast is a hilarious twist on the dark classic Poe's "The Telltale Heart".
David is a wonderful physical comedian, and Paul... well, Paul McGillion isn't just a great sport with all the physical abuse he had to endure, but he also has such a fantastic onscreen chemistry with Kate Hewlett that really added sparkle to his performance.
As for Mars... sweet, adorable Mars the dog - David and Jane did a spectacular job showing off Mars' wondrous personality to the benefit of the movie. (And pet wrangling is enough of a hassle when you've got critters specially trained for the task, too) I particularly loved the doggy snoring and growling. Chris Judge I just wanted to bring home and cuddle with, he was so sweet and adorable. Which of course made his character's plight that much more hilarious in its irony.
I will admit there could've been a little more polishing in the overall running time with (and pacing of) the story, but all in all I would highly recommend A Dog's Breakfast to everyone I know. As a matter of fact, I plan on buying many copies and giving them for Christmas presents this year!
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Movie Review: Be ready to giggle
Summary: 5 Stars
You will be giggling through this whole movie.
David Hewlett has managed to create a film that evokes all the fun about the "old-fashioned" dark comedy. Think "Arsenic and Old Lace" or "A Fish Called Wanda" with a little Peter Sellers and some Fawlty Towers thrown in.
It's a wonderful, family-friendly film about a rather dysfunctional guy who can't even manage to do murder correctly. (The "violence" is all implied, in case you're squeamish like I am.) It not only features a great performance from David himself, but you also throw in his real-life sister Kate Hewlett and his friend Paul McGillion and you get a whole lot of fun. (Look for David's dog Mars to steal several scenes while in the foreground and background.)
You might recognize all of these actors (and much of the listed crew) from the TV shows Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1. If you're a fan of these shows, you'll really enjoy seeing everyone in a very different role. If you're not a Stargate fan or even a sci-fi geek, no worries. This won't really take you there, except for poking a little fun at their other jobs.
"A Dog's Breakfast" is well worth watching as David Hewlett is sure to be a name to watch in the future.
Movie Review: Witty fun
Summary: 5 Stars
I initially wanted to give this movie 4 stars because parts of it does drag a bit slowly at times. But given that I watched it twice in two days, the slow parts must not have been that slow. Thus, 5 stars it is.
Paul McGillion is outstandingly funny. I wanted to see more of him. I ended up rewinding his scenes several times because I couldn't get enough.
Christopher Judge's role was also very well acted. His scene with Hewlett in the kitchen had me in stitches. Who knew Teal'C was so funny.
The only drag for me was there too much Hewlett solo time for my taste. Hewlett kind of goes overboard beating a dead horse (pardon the pun). He is not quite as charismatic to carry so much solo time on screen. He is much funnier interacting with the other characters and is more in his element feeding off of their dialog. Hewletts facial expressions are delightful.
Oh the whole, this is a very funny, witty, and clever movie. It's a nice change from the stale, hackneyed plots Hollywood usually spits out.
Movie Review: I'm a sucker for a guy who screams like a little girl
Summary: 5 Stars
After the first time I watched the trailer, I knew I must see this film.
"A Dog's Breakfast" is reminiscent of the old school black comedies like "Arsenic and Old Lace", "The Trouble With Harry", and "A Comedy of Terrors". It's simple, funny, and twisted with quirky characters and great dialogue.
The acting goes above and beyond. The chemistry between David Hewlett, Kate Hewlett, and Paul McGillion is phenomenal. And the story is an anticipation-filled gigglefest with an appropriately twisted ending.
From the purposely painfully bad dialogue of Starcrossed that had me cringing to the slapstick that had me rolling; the girly screams of David Hewlett that had me cackling to the karaoke that had me twitching; the man-dog toothbrush sharing that had me gagging to the "date" that had me giggling, I completely and totally enjoyed this movie.
A word of caution, though: Have a remote handy or be prepared to watch it repeatedly. You will miss things because you'll be laughing too hard.
Movie Review: More than just what the dog dragged in
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit that I was pleasently surprised by "A Dog's Breakfast". I origionally bought it because of David Hewlett and only HOPED that I would like the movie. In less than a month I have seen it six times simply because it is one of the best movies I have seen. It's a family-friendly murder mystery that keeps you wondering what in the blue-blazes is going on right until the end. Parts had me laughing so hard I was crying.
David Hewlett is halarious as Patrick and Kate Hewlett shines as his sister. Paul McGillion is a riot as the somewhat clueless Ryan, but you love them all despite--or because of--their rather odd quirks.
This is a movie for anyone and everyone--and I really do mean that. I have rarely enjoyed a movie so much. It is sweet and twisted all at the same time, and weirdly enough it works well!
I highly recommend this movie for anyone who likes something that's just silly enough to be charming--and then be happily surprised in the end.