Dog Lover's Symphony (2006)

User Rating:

2.8/10   

Director:

Ted Fukuda

Writer:

Ted Fukuda (writer)

Release Date:

13 May 2006 (Japan)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Tagline:

A love story orchestrated by man's best friend

Plot:

A former convict and drug abuser (Bernstein) meets a dog trainer who wants him to help out in her work as part of his rehabilitation. Story told by the dog. |

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Beautiful Woman

Cast

Alaina Kalanj	...	Susan
Jesse Bernstein	...	Jerry (as Jesse Berns)
Maxwell Caulfield	...	Tom
Nikki Bohannon	...	Kelly
Robert Tena	...	Bob
Sean Foley	...	John
Promise LaMarco	...	Amy
David Schroeder	...	Chief Roy
Dylan	...	Toby the yellow lab
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Zachary Chitwood	...	Waiter
Eileen Dietz	...	Frightened Mother
Barb Dunn	...	Girl with puppies (as Barbie Orr)
Kevin Knox	...	Jerry's Father
Eben Kostbar	...	Axel
Ken Millen	...	Doctor
Edward E. Romero	...	Party Attendee
Waiter	...	Zachary chitwood

Directed by
Ted Fukuda

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Ted Fukuda		writer

Produced by
Mike Yamamoto	....	line producer
Mike Yamamoto	....	producer

Original Music by
Jeff Marsh

Cinematography by
Jeffrey R. Clark

Film Editing by
Bob Joyce

Casting by
Aaron Griffith

Art Direction by
Vicky Couturier

Makeup Department
Victoria Goodman	....	key hair stylist (as Victoria Bentley)
Zena Shteysel	....	makeup department head

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Matt Miller	....	second assistant director
Margo Romero	....	first assistant director

Sound Department
Alejandro Alvarenga	....	post sound coordinator
Tony Kucenski	....	adr engineer
Tony Kucenski	....	dialogue editor
Mark Patino	....	boom operator
Peter Rand	....	sound mixer
Mike Weinstein	....	sound mixer: re-shoots

Camera and Electrical Department
Ryan Bradley	....	crane technician
Paul Lohr	....	gaffer
David McGrory	....	dolly/crane operator
Adam Peabody	....	best boy electric
Joann Sweiven	....	camera operator

Editorial Department
Mike Mertens	....	color timer

Other crew
Andra Hayes	....	script supervisor
Kevin Mills	....	legal advisor
Kathy Thomson	....	dog trainer

Production Companies

• Tehito Films
• Tiger Ad Productions

Distributors

• Allumination Filmworks (2006) (worldwide) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  camera dollies

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic material, including some drug issues.

Runtime:

USA:103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Torrance, California, USA

Company:

Tehito Films

Most fans of romantic drama will find this one music to their ears, but the ending strikes an incredibly sour note

Jerry (Jesse Bernstein) is a troubled young man who has become involved with gang activity. But, although he is headed in the wrong direction, a caring parole officer, Tom (Maxwell Caulfield) sees some good hiding in his interior. He arranges for Jerry to train dogs with his beautiful daughter, Susan (Alaina Kalanj) as part of his parole requirements. At first, Jerry is most reluctant and his commitment is tenuous. However, due to the extreme kindness of Tom and Susan, he begins to turn his life around. In fact, there may be a mutual attraction between Jerry and Susan, if only she weren't nearly engaged to that stuffed-shirt, go-getter John (Sean Foley). Will Jerry become a model citizen and win Susan's heart, too? This is a nice film with plenty of feel-good moments, except for the inane ending. What is that, you ask? I'm not telling. Caulfield and Bernstein give nice performances, although Bernstein is not my idea of a genuine leading man. But, it is Kalanj that steals the film. She is utterly beautiful and has a zesty, natural acting ability that reminds the viewer of Marisa Tomei. The movie world can only hope to see much more of her. Then, too, although she dresses down to train dogs, her "dress-up" costumes are of the knock-out variety. The rest of the costuming is acceptable and the scenery is pleasant, too. Best of all, the dogs in the film are delightful. If you love animals and/or romantic dramas, try this one on for size. I think you will like it but the end will definitely leave you shaking your head.