The Shaggy Dog [2006]

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Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all Binding: DVD EAN: 8717418094485 Format: PAL Label: Walt Disney Pictures Manufacturer: Walt Disney Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Pictures Region Code: 2 Release Date: 2006-07-24 Running Time: 98 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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Editorial Reviews: Tim Allen barks, growls, and slobbers his way through the latest remake of the classic Disney suburban fable The Shaggy Dog. A mystical long-lived dog is kidnapped from Tibet by a nefarious corporation; when it escapes, it bites aspiring District Attorney Dave Douglas (Allen, The Santa Clause, Toy Story), who finds himself regressing into a dog in the courtroom. There's more to the plot--something to do with creating a youth serum from the dog's blood--but let's face it, that's not what anyone's going to see the movie for, and the "bad dad remembers how to love his family" theme is equally perfunctory. This is all about Allen running around like a dog and a cute sheepdog running around trying to do human things, and the movie does a competent job of playing with that scenario. Allen throws himself into doggieness with amusing abandon. Also featuring Kristin Davis (Sex and the City), Spencer Breslin (The Cat in the Hat), Jane Curtin (3rd Rock from the Sun), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), and Robert Downey Jr. (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Wonder Boys), who seems to be enjoying himself as a nefarious scientist at the nefarious corporation. --Bret Fetzer
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Just For Kids Comment: I wouldn't recommend this film to anyone under the age of 10. It is a great kids film - younger ones may not get the full plot but still have fun with it. Older ones will find it silly. There are some funny scenarios but as with most American movies, there is a moral. If you can get past that, it is quite entertaining and the acting is fairly good too. Customer Rating: Summary: Mad Comment: ...but great fun. It's the old stressed executive who loves his family, but never finds time scenario again, but done with a very clever twist that makes this movie work. Tim Allen is the busy assistant DA, with his eye on the boss's job. He is defending a genetic engineering firm against allegations of animal abuses. In the process, he gets bitten by a 300 year old dog the company he is defending have kidnapped, and transforms between himself and a dog. Chaos and pandemonium ensue. Great fun and Tim Allen plays the role as only he can. Robert Downey Jr is great as the psychotic baddie. One for all the family. My two teenagers loved it! Customer Rating: Summary: An Interesting Spin on a Fun Classic Comment: Tim Allen pulls off his most worked dad role in this heartwarming, wacky remake of the original. This time the story has a scientific theme and at first, one might be put off with the samey 'guy neglecting family' issue that comes up a lot during these kinds of films (especially with the hard to grasp personality of Dave's wife). But give it a few minutes, and then you start getting to the comedy. The trained animals scenes were very clever, as was the blending of CGI, live action and costumes. Keep your eyes open for the cat chasing and car journey scenes which I felt were the funniest ones in the movie. Many of the quips passed by Dave as a dog were also amusing. Easier to watch for the humour rather than the characters, most of which were pretty shallow and hard to relate to. Customer Rating: Summary: Good clean family film Comment: My son's (8 and 11)and i watched this film on a cold wet sunday evening .What a great and very funny film .Enjoyed it sooo much i might even buy it .Tim Allen has still got IT !! Customer Rating: Summary: The Shaggy Dog Comment: The Shaggy Dog is a wicked film! Tim Allen is hilarious. The change over from human to dog is side splittingly funny, a must for all the family to see.. I loved Tim Allen in Jungle to Jungle, he has a flair for playing "Dad". The story moves along nicely with never a dull moment & you never know whats coming next. From heightened senses such as smell & hearing as strongly as dogs do right down to running on all fours, defending his territory & trying to communicate with his family whilst looking & acting as a dog, this film is a great comedy! From the toddlers right through to Grandma & Grandpa, the whole family will love it & watch it over & over again! Just Brilliant!! More Reviews