Year of the Dog
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Movie Reviews of Year of the Dog
Movie Review: MOLLY SHANNON DELIVERS A GREAT PERFORMANCE!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is not your typical Molly Shannon film!.....this is a good thing. Molly plays a woman who has been disappointed by every human being she has known or has come in contact with her whole life. Here best friend is her dog 'Pencil', but Pencil has an accident and dies and that is where this movie really takes off. Shannon gives a performance that is sad at times, scary and pathetic. It's amazing to watch as Shannon quickly turns from dog lover, to Vegan, to getting caught up in every act of animal mistreatment that goes on in this cruel world.
Unfortunately, some of this will never change and I happen to be a carnivore. It's a hot topic, but where do we draw the line? Suppose someone was so sensitive that they didn't want to hurt a plant? We have to eat something folks! As you can see I have gotten off course with the purpose of this review and that is because this film will make you think. It's well worth checking out and Molly Shannon has never been better!
Movie Review: Moved and Overwhelmed
Summary: 4 Stars
Peggy is super happy for everyone, she's a little like a doormat with a smile. People have disappointed her and she's okay with that, she loves her dog pencil. Pencil dies and Peggy's life moves outside its comfort zone. She dates, she volunteers, she adopts animals, she starts to get a backbone, she gets a little crazy.
This movie had moments of funny, moments of discomfort, and a second viewing helps the message hit home. Each person that Peggy knows is obsessed with something. Peggy quietly smiles and listens to them jabber on about their loves, but few people really stop to listen to Peggy talk about her loves.
I liked how even though Peggy began to stand up for herself she never stooped low enough to make fools of them. She came close, but she didn't cross that line, that's what gave her character so much credibility.
I was oddly touched when the movie ended. I had no expectation going into it, and I found myself enjoying the movie. Molly Shannon's performance was great, I've seen her a number of other movies were she wasn't just the comic, and she's great. I'd like to see her do more.
Movie Review: More than a movie about dogs...
Summary: 5 Stars
There's at least one person you know that is obsessed with something, whether it be themselves, their children, their spouse/mate, their work, their hobby of collecting things, their cleanliness or heck, yes even their pets.
This is not just a movie about dogs, it's a movie about people and how they can get so preoccupied, involved and in love with something in their own little world, they don't pay too much attention to the world around them until something tragic happens. This is that movie.
"Year of the Dog" is a funny comedy, but it's also takes a sad, albeit realistic, look at how a person's love for an animal can affect their whole life and they not even notice it until later. It's a truthful drama about Molly Shannon's character Peggy whose dog Pencil dies one day and she is forever affected by this, negatively and positively.
What ensues in the movie is a lesson on how much love a pet (or just substitute another person/hobby here) can be given and how much a person hold dear to that pet. One watches Peggy and her life, and just sympathizes with her, if not empathize too because we all have that "pet" in our lives that affects us too.
Shannon does a wonderful job portraying Peggy, and appearances by Peter Sarsgaard, John C. Reilly, Regina King and Laura Dern are just as effective and pulls you into this little world of hers. Some scenes are tear-jerkers and some are LOL, overall highly recommended :) "Year of the Dog" is a good movie that has a bit of soul, very nice characters and just a human(e) story.
Movie Review: humanity or animals
Summary: 5 Stars
what a surprise. for those out there expecting molly shannon to fall over backwards in her chair you'll be very disappointed. this is a story about people who cherish there animals and people who don't have a clue. for those of us who've been blessed with the love and loyalty of our four legged friends you know what i'm talking about. i'm going to buy 2 or 3 more copies to give to friends. one of the more interesting films i've seen in a while. oh by the way, it was produced by brad pitt.Movie Review: Can I give a negative rating?
Summary: 1 Stars
If I ever wanted to see a movie to help me along in the mission of suicide, this would be it. While sitting through this movie, I kept waiting for the funny to happen-- or at least for the depressing to stop. It never did. In fact, it just got worse. I'd like that time I spent viewing this movie back, please.