A Dog's Purpose (2017)

Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

So much average

Just so...so bad

There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

Retriever puppy Bailey is adopted by Ethan. As they grow together, Bailey is responsible for meeting Hannah. But, following an accident, Ethan rejects Hannah. Bailey grows old and dies, only to be reborn as a German Shepherd puppy who becomes a police dog, only to be killed in the line of duty. He is then reborn as a corgi, growing with a student as she gets married and has kids. Then he is reborn as a St Bernard sort of thing. After owners who ill-treat him, he wanders and finds himself meeting up with Ethan, now in middle age. He is able to bring Ethan the happiness which has eluded him, and also to convince Ethan that he is, indeed, Bailey.I believe this to be the first canine reincarnation-themed movie I have ever seen. Cute animal videos - you know the sort of thing I mean, there are millions of them on the internet - press one of my buttons, the one marked "Extreme Intolerance." I do not go "Aaah" - rather, I shout obscenities at the screen. A Dog's Purpose, with its rather twee and self-aware comedy/sentimental narration by Josh Gad as Bailey's voice (very well done, by the way), comes perilously close to "cute animal video" status, as did its spiritual predecessor Marley And Me.But dammit if it didn't make me tear up here and there. Dammit dammit dammit.The humans are OK in a fairly soapy set of stories (interesting to see Peggy Lipton, one of Paul McCartney's paramours back in the 60s, as adult Hannah). But the dogs walk away with the honours.Did I enjoy it? Yes, I did. But I hated myself for it. Cute animals - feh!Incidentally, I showed it to my dog-loving wife and daughter on DVD, and they both scoffed disparagingly at it.

How I disliked the book! My friend watched the film and recommended it to me, but I was quite turned off after reading first half of the book.It was only today that I brought myself to watch the film. It is such a great film. I crid, laughed, and hugged my dog so tight afterwards, I'm pretty sure that she was a lttle confused. Okat I admit: I hugged her through the film. Honestly, I may never find out how they trained those canine actors. How they trained them to jump, fetch and make those faces, you'd be shocked by the level of difficulty in their acting--by they I mean the dogs. Dog owners must watch it! Make sure that you have your little loved one/s beside you while watching--they'll love allllllll the barkings! (MINE DID!)

This heartwarming movie had me crying and laughing throughout. Tugs on every single heartstring.

One of the best movies I've seen, it will make you laugh, and maybe even cry a little.. I love the movie