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My Dog Skip, 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 ninth 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 ageing 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, Amazon.com
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
A tale not to be missed, funny and tear jerking story of a boy and his dog and their adventures of growing up together. A story of friendship, family and a boys struggle to be accepted as an adventurous and responsible young man.
A story that will warm your heart and lift your spirits and ultimatley draw a tear of recognition in all pet owners.
Not to be missed but tissues at the ready!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
What a film. I came across it one Saturday afternoon, it was raining outside and i was bored. Satellite didn't have much to see on it but the info. on this film said " a real family film and a big weepie" being a sucker for this sort of film i watched it. It was so easy to watch, the life of William Morris as he grew up in the 1940s. A child who could not make friends easily who had a bitter father. A sad sort of life that needed a large void to be filled in it. Along came Skip, what more can i say except that i have now seen the film 8 times and i cry just as much as i did the first time. Beautiful is how to describe this film, no smut, no dirt just beautiful a must for everyone
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have not cried so much in a film before, perhaps maybe in Philadelphia. At the end I was thinking to myself, if he says '...in my heart' I'm gonna cry...and he did. It touches you on a personal level if you've ever felt lonely or known what it's like to lose someone or something and we all have so everyone can relate to this film. It's really not one to be missed. I first saw this on Channel 5 as a Sunday afternoon movie and I ended up running to the bathroom at the end and I didn't come out for about an hour, I couldn't stop crying. Really, a fantastic film.
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great kids film
a good animal film bought for my daughter as she loves films about animals. I'm sure its one she will watch over and over again
Published 16 days ago by aims123
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh my goodness - left us in bits!
We bought this family film because it is a U and we wanted something suitable for our six year old. It was brilliant but has a very sad conclusion that left us all in bits! Read more
Published 17 days ago by M
4.0 out of 5 stars
great family movie
My grandaughters really loved this family movie, and it is most suitable for all ages. A good movie for the cold days.
Published 25 days ago by Ellen
5.0 out of 5 stars
May/ maybe not
I bought this movie for my daughter who is after me for a pet. Like the father I have my doubts as it relates to her being ready for the facts of life that sometimes comes with a... Read more
Published 29 days ago by J. A. Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ace
Exceptional and if you are a dog lover even better, you will be in fits of laughter but definitely have those hankies at the ready.
Published 1 month ago by danielburnett
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Dog Skip
I bought this for my husband. He had recorded it but accidentally deleted it before he had finished viewing. This has everything except a happy ending. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Judith E
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My dog skip
I have seen this movie a few times now and it still breaks my heart now as much as it did the first time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film
Just watched it on Five & was really good very sad though but give it a 7 out of 10.
And much sadder than Marley & Me which never really upset me. Read more
And much sadder than Marley & Me which never really upset me. Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. Fortune
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moving and funny story
Moving but sad and funny story that must hit the hearts of many people and bring a tear to the hardest. Enjoyable for all the family, two and four legged fans and a must.
Published 18 months ago by Jackie Domingo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sad film
I love this film coz I own JRT's but I can honestly say it is such a sad film. One to watch a a cold dull day and have a good cry.
Published 21 months ago by The boys
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