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My Dog Skip
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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Directed By: Jay Russell
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Theatrical Release: March 3, 2000
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson, Kevin Bacon, Bradley Coryell
This boy-and-his-dog movie, a nonpareil family film, is, as one of the characters so aptly puts it, "a heartbreak waiting to happen." Frankie Muniz, winning over audiences in the TV series Malcolm in the Middle, has competition in My Dog Skip--Skip himself (adorably played by a total of six Jack Russell terriers). Muniz, an inveterate charmer, stars as Willie Morris (from whose memoir the film is adapted), a gawky, awkward boy growing up during World War II under an overly protective father (Kevin Bacon). When his mom (Diane Lane) gives him Skip on his 9th birthday, his life is changed in every way for the better. Previously disinterested peers become pals, and he experiences puppy love with a girl named Rivers (Caitlin Wachs). There are plenty of high jinks and rah-rah touches of Americana, and the film also attempts to deal with sophisticated emotions--Willie's boyhood hero turns out to be less than heroic--but its devastating emotional core comes, simply and obviously, with Skip's eventual aging and demise. Dog lovers will be wiped out; those who don't care for canines shouldn't even be bothering to read this review. (Ages 8 and older) --David Kronke
User Submitted My Dog Skip Reviews
November 14, 2008
Wonderful Story, Until...
I know better than to watch movies about dogs, or animals in general. If it is a true story, or based on fact, the dog dies at the end. I cry enough over my own dogs. I don't need to subject myself to added pain. I never could stand to watch "Lassie" TV shows even though they had happy endings, just because the story line would stress me out too much.
I made the mistake of watching this movie not too long ago. It is a wonderful story based on fact. The first 45 minutes I would recommend to anyone for a pleasant, family movie. The ending I would not recommend to anyone who is especially sensitive, whether they be child or adult. I found the ending to be cruel compared to the rest of the story.
Yes, I know kids have been growing up for years and leaving childhood pets behind while they go off to school. Do I have to be subjected to it in a movie? I had a dog myself from age 10 to 27. She was 17 when I lost her and the longest I ever left her was 2 months. I think it is cruel to be tricked into the wrenching emotions of watching an aging dog be left behind by the boy who grew up. And we are told Willie gets a transatlantic phone call to tell him Skip died. Thanks. What a nice ending. Not.
This movie deserves 4-5 stars for being a well-made, quality movie. But I give three stars for my own personal reasons. I should have known better. Once and for all I am sworn off all animal movies and books.
July 25, 2008
My Dog Skip--movie
My Dog Skip is a very poignant tale about the love of a dog and how it changes a boy's life. Skip seems to effect everyone in a positive way and is loved by an entire town. This movie is entertaining and enlightening at times, but is meant more for adults than children. For a period piece set in the 1940's it is very accurate. All the actors do a stellar job. My Dog Skip is one of the best films I have ever seen and I am glad I purchased it.
April 1, 2008
One of my favorites
This little known movie is so awesome if you are a dog lover and it may bring you to tears as we know that dogs have a much shorter life span than us humans (10-15yrs for most dog breeds). It is a heart warming story that may remind you of your childhood and your first dog as a kid. Kevin Bacon and Frankie Muniz are great as Father and son and the dog is pure joy and as mischevious as any puppy or child.
December 31, 2007
Good movie for all ages
This is my son's favorite movie of all time. He is 13. I bought it for him for Christmas this year and it was pretty hard to tell wether he liked this better or the laptop he got, lol. It really is a good movie that is suitable for all ages.
November 17, 2007
Very Good
A very good heartwarming movie. It's about real life so it does pull on the heart strings a little but worth your time to watch
July 13, 2007
Forget the kleenex box, go for the triple TP roll
Watch this if you need a really good hard hour-long cry. Sometimes you just do. This film delivers at the end and it's a lovely film that leads up to it.
June 18, 2007
WHO IS RATING THIS 5 Stars?? "SKIP" this movie
Very strange storyline and abrupt pointless ending..AVOID this if you have dog loving kids aged 10 or less.
June 9, 2007
A movie for everyone....
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.
March 11, 2007
Excellent Family Movie
Family and kids love this movie. Forget the blood, guts and violence...it's good without it.
February 20, 2007
Excellent movie
Great movie! Great actors! Great subject. Our family enjoyed this movie. Yours will too!! The author is from my home state so I can't help but be a bit prejudice!
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