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Movie Reviews of My Dog Skip (Keepcase packaging)
Movie Review: ONE OF THE BEST FILMS I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME
Summary: 5 Stars
I rarely get the opportunity to go to the movie theaters so I catch a lot of films on DVD or on Cable.
I watched MY DOG SKIP on HBO and it was indeed a rare treat. I love family films, especially if they are in an older setting that move you and stay with you for a while to come.
MY DOG SKIP is one of such films. This was not a kids flick, indeed this is a young adult/adult movie narrated by the author of the same book - based on the true story of his dog Skip, now a national bestseller novel.
Willie Morris' parents give him a Jack Russell puppy for this ninth birthday. He proceeds to bond with is dog, who's precocious and loving manner teaches Willie how to deal with the pressures of being a kid and coming of age in Mississippi in the 1940's.
This film moved me with its depth of emotional intensity and beauty, unlike any I have seen in a long time. It was beautifully acted, the moments depicting the situations remembered by Willie regarding his escapades with his dog and friends - who loved Skip equally, are one of a kind. I highly recommend this film to any animal lover and anyone who wants a film that will move and touch them (yes, there are several sad moments - but it is the circle of life) as it is undoubtedly one of the most splendid films I have seen in a long time.
Movie Review: Adorable
Summary: 5 Stars
Willie is a lonely 9-year old growing up in rural Mississippi in the forties. Then he meets his first real pal, his wonderful dog Skip, who gives him the confidence to make friends, play sports, and grow up.
Anyone who has ever loved a pet will love this movie. Just the title is enough to tell you it's going to be sweet and sentimental and it is, but not overly so. Talented Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle) plays Willie with so much innocence and spirit that you believe everything he does. Kevin Bacon and Diane Lane play his parents and of course, there is Skip, the irresistible Jack Russell terrier who will surely melt your heart.
Subplots including WWII, segregation, and moonshiners are all seen through a child's eyes and there is the same sense of wonder that made To Kill a Mockingbird such a remarkable movie. This is, of course, a tear-jerker but it's a good cry. Highly recommended for the whole family.
Movie Review: One of my all time favorite movies.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the very best movies I have ever watched. I thought the entire cast was wonderful. The story is true, based on the life of a an only child, a boy, whose first dog helped him to grow. It's really funny at times, laugh out loud funny. I like the adult characters as well, especially Kevin Bacon as the dad, and Luke Wilson who plays Dink Jenkins the 'Golden Boy" who went to war and came back feeling defeated. I think the scene between Bacon and Wilson is very touching. Frankie Muniz is simply adorable, and he was so believable. Can't leave out Diane Lane, she is such a pretty woman, and I really enjoyed her character as well. She seemed to be somewhat different than most of the women in that time period. Story of love, friendship, family, and loss. I have recently bought the book to read as well. Advisable to have a box of tissue on hand, I wept a great deal the last 20-30 minutes of this movie. Though I always loved my dog, after watching this, I had a whole new appreciation of that very special relationship. To me this is one of those movies you have to watch from time to time...the message never gets old.Movie Review: A movie for everyone....
Summary: 5 Stars
This is probably my favorite movie to watch with my 7-year-old son (and we watch a LOTTA movies together). Not only is it completely delightful for both of us, it paves the way for some truly meaningful discussions. When we first watched it together, and my son was younger, he simply enjoyed the antics of the boy-and-his-dog relationship; now that he's of the age to start asking tough questions, this movie opened the door to some shared revelations about racism and war, to name a few. Parents be prepared, you may also need to explain what Moonshiners were (believe me, they're not portrayed in any glamorized fashion--in fact, they're the villains here). More importantly, be prepared for the ending, at which point, if you have any semblance of a heart, you're probably going to make a blubbering fool of yourself in front of your kid (it gets me every time!).
This is one of the few kid movies that doesn't pander to its prime audience. Everyone loves this movie, and with good reason. Buy it, don't think twice.
Movie Review: Realistic heartbreak
Summary: 5 Stars
The intro really provided a connection to the characters. Everything with the family, difficulties, differences, relationship struggles was realistic.
If you have ever had a dog that grabbed your heart, get a big box of Kleenex. The first time I saw this was in the theater. I hate it when people cry in public, but guess what I did. I felt stupid, so I purchased the movie so I could cry at home.
So, get your dog on your lap and be prepared to get a little emotional, along with some soul cleansing, as you experience the value that a dog can add to the lives of it's human beings.