K-9
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Movie Reviews of K-9
Movie Review: What do dogs REALLY mean to us?
Summary: 5 Stars
I've watched this film at LEAST five times, yet one scene in this film NEVER fails to move me:James Belushi's Officer Dooley(carrying his gravely wounded police dog after a near fatal shoot-out)frantically runs into a nearby ER room and-through sheer guts and determination-gets immediate medical care for his dying police dog "Jerry Lee". The task is by no means an easy one, as he meets the nursing staff's firm refusal at every turn, culminating in a confrontation with an exasperated ER doc who assures him:"Don't get so excited, It's just a DOG!" to which Belushi(as Officer Dooley) declares(with STUNNING conviction):""He's NOT just a DOG! He's a COP! And he's not just ANY cop, he's my PARTNER! He's bleeding to death! Either you help him NOW or he's gonna DIE!" After the dazed medical staff wheel off Jerry Lee into surgery, you simply MUST LISTEN to Dooley's truly HEARTRENDING, straight from the gut reverie, spoken to HIMSELF more than his girlfriend Tracy(Mel Harris).
It simply breaks my heart EVERY time I hear it, as it's almost the exact same thing I heard an officer say in an animal ER many years ago! I challenge ANYONE to listen to him and NOT be moved right to the core. I swear that one scene-even if there was nothing else to recommend the film for-makes this film SO compelling to watch. A brilliant, sincere and surprising highmark of the film,I think it's easily James Belushi's finest screen moment.
This film unfortunately gets too many comparisons with "Turner & Hooch"(similar plots and both released the same year). What sets this film APART is that "K-9" asserts-albeit in a lighthearted manner befitting a screwball comedy-what MANY officers over the years have admitted:that your police dog does indeed become MORE than a mere tool to enhance your job performance. He becomes your PARTNER,deserving your utmost respect and support in ALL situations.
"Jerry Lee" is utterly adorable and amazing to watch as Belushi's shaggy canine partner. Watching him in action should silence anyone's argument over whether or not ANIMALS deserve the right to earn Oscar nominations too, tee hee!
Overall, I give it five stars for good, action-packed entertainment AND some meaty food for thought as to what dogs really DO mean to us, in whatever role they play in our lives!
PS Check out a HILARIOUS Ed O'Neill, as wise-cracking Officer Brannigan!
Movie Review: Dog upstands the Cop
Summary: 5 Stars
I might be a bit biassed in writing this but my shepherd named Shepherd of Bourne is a carbon copy of Jerry Lee. The dogs personality definetly shines through with his own little grunts and whines mixed with body language as close to human without looking fake or acted out. The story line is well written with Jerry Lee a headstrong K-9 dog who is well trained, but has his own way of doing things. This goes with the Police officer's character as well. I saw this movie when I was young, loved it, and have continued to love it as I have grown up over the years. I recently purchassed the DVD of K-911 and loved it equally, but nothing compares with the original. It's just now that I am finding K-9 on DVD and amazon.com is the only place that carries it. All other stores in my local area of Cape Cod do not carry this movie. 911 on the other hand is somewhat accessible. If you do choose to purchase this film I would recommend it for the age ranges of children from 8 and up. Some scenes involving some light violence and a suggested scene of the sexual nature of animals may bring up some questions to the parents.Movie Review: K-9
Summary: 5 Stars
Mike Dooley, who works on the San Diego narcotics squad, is working on a stakeout of drug kingpin Ken Lyman, and Mike barely escapes with his life as his car is blown up by a helicopter that was sent by Lyman. Later, Mike is given a partner -- a dog named Jerry Lee. Mike doesn't like Jerry Lee, but he begins to warm up to Jerry Lee when Jerry Lee shows how helpful he can be. Mike wants to know where Lyman's next drug shipment will take place, and Jerry Lee helps Mike. In order to keep Mike from messing up the shipment, Lyman has Mike's girlfriend Tracy kidnapped. Mike and Jerry Lee find Halstead, the car dealer who delivers Lyman's shipments, and with Jerry Lee's help, Mike takes the shipment from Halstead, and drives the shipment to where Lyman is expecting the shipment, and this leads to a confrontation with Lyman. James Belushi and the dog named "Jerry Lee" make an excellent pair in this fun movie. "K-9" is a great comedy with some genuine laughs. Worth seeing.Movie Review: One of the best man-dog movies ever made.
Summary: 5 Stars
Although ostensibly a very funny comedy about an undisciplined detective (Jim Belushi) trying to catch a drug dealer, K-9 is really about the gradual development of a strong relationship between two mavericks -- the detective and the equally-undisciplined drug-sniffing dog he borrows from the K-9 department. Jim Belushi and Jerry Lee (a beautiful, highly-intelligent German Shepherd who is better than most actors) are both superb and this is an incredibly funny -- but also quite touching -- film. I love it. This movie is, quite simply, a classic.Movie Review: Fun to watch every time.
Summary: 5 Stars
James Belushi and Jerry Lee (the dog) work well together, even when they're not seemingly going in the same direction due to Jerry Lee's obstinance. That dog has a mind of his own. They are two characters you don't want to run into if you're a "bad guy."
This is one of the better of the K-9 movies. Very entertaining, with a makes-you-feel-good ending to the movie.