Cute-but-mischievous pup meets fifty-year old ne'er do well. It's a formula that scores automatic points much like writing your name correctly on the SAT.
As expected, Jeff Bridges is solid. As expected, the dog makes you want to rush out and adopt from a shelter. Beyond that, there's simply nothing. There is no back-story, no moral, no climax, no score, no notable supporting performances. I wouldn't be surprised if someone told me the plot had been improvised.
I so very much wanted to like A Dog Year. I gave it five stars because, let's face it, who doesn't like Jeff Bridges or dogs? If the dog wasn't so lovable, I would have given the movie 1 star. If Jeff Bridges wasn't the lead, I'd have given it no stars.
Dog of the Year is a better antidepressant drug alternative than it is a movie. I suppose these days, that's not such a bad thing.
As expected, Jeff Bridges is solid. As expected, the dog makes you want to rush out and adopt from a shelter. Beyond that, there's simply nothing. There is no back-story, no moral, no climax, no score, no notable supporting performances. I wouldn't be surprised if someone told me the plot had been improvised.
I so very much wanted to like A Dog Year. I gave it five stars because, let's face it, who doesn't like Jeff Bridges or dogs? If the dog wasn't so lovable, I would have given the movie 1 star. If Jeff Bridges wasn't the lead, I'd have given it no stars.
Dog of the Year is a better antidepressant drug alternative than it is a movie. I suppose these days, that's not such a bad thing.