A Dog's Purpose
With an ensemble cast featuring Dennis Quaid, Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland) and the voice of Josh Gad (Frozen), A Dog's Purpose follows a dog as he tries to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners.
- Director:
- Lasse Hallström ('What's Eating Gibert Grape', 'Chocolat', 'The Cider House Rules')
- Writer:
- Cathryn Michon
- Cast:
- Britt RobertsonJosh GadDennis QuaidPeggy LiptonK.J. ApaJuliet RylanceLuke KirbyJohn OrtizPooch Hall
Reviews & comments
Vulture
pressBy the end, I was worn out by all the selfless devotion, all the joyous running across meadows and wheat fields while the camera soars as high as a dog's love for his human.
Variety
pressIt's hard to fault the movie's earnestness; Hallström's canine cinema pedigree (which includes the superior "Hachi: A Dog's Tale") shows through; and Rachel Portman's score is understandably sentimental without going completely saccharine.
Time Magazine
pressAll that reincarnating is hard work, and watching it unfold is a slog too.
Rolling Stone
pressA manipulative script about dog reincarnation that whacks your emotions like a piñata - that's forgivable. But no mercy for a film charged with canine abuse behind the scenes. It shouldn't happen to a dog.
New Zealand Herald
pressIt's hard to avoid repetition with this premise - even Bailey sounds a touch weary saying "here we go again" each time he's reincarnated.
Los Angeles Times
pressAll the emotional resonance of a dog-themed novelty coffee-table book.
Hollywood Reporter
pressWhile the human performers are more than adequate, there's no doubt that the canine stars carry the day. Their utter irresistibility helps a long way in terms of getting past the corny plot machinations of A Dog's Purpose.
Vulture
pressBy the end, I was worn out by all the selfless devotion, all the joyous running across meadows and wheat fields while the camera soars as high as a dog's love for his human.
Variety
pressIt's hard to fault the movie's earnestness; Hallström's canine cinema pedigree (which includes the superior "Hachi: A Dog's Tale") shows through; and Rachel Portman's score is understandably sentimental without going completely saccharine.
Time Magazine
pressAll that reincarnating is hard work, and watching it unfold is a slog too.
Rolling Stone
pressA manipulative script about dog reincarnation that whacks your emotions like a piñata - that's forgivable. But no mercy for a film charged with canine abuse behind the scenes. It shouldn't happen to a dog.
New Zealand Herald
pressIt's hard to avoid repetition with this premise - even Bailey sounds a touch weary saying "here we go again" each time he's reincarnated.
Los Angeles Times
pressAll the emotional resonance of a dog-themed novelty coffee-table book.
Hollywood Reporter
pressWhile the human performers are more than adequate, there's no doubt that the canine stars carry the day. Their utter irresistibility helps a long way in terms of getting past the corny plot machinations of A Dog's Purpose.
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