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Firehouse Dog [DVD] [2007]

DVD ~ Josh Hutcherson
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Product details

  • Actors: Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood, Bree Turner, Dash Mihok, Steven Culp
  • Directors: Todd Holland
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Nov 2007
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000V7ZMDW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,728 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Adolescence is an emotionally stormy time for kids, but it's especially so for Shane (Josh Hutcherson), a teenager being raised by single firefighter father Connor (Bruce Greenwood). Add the recent death of Shane's fire-captain uncle (Connor's brother) in the line of duty and the pending closure of their neighbourhood "Dogpatch" fire station, and both Shane's propensity for skipping school and brooding in his room and his father's obsession with work seem easy to explain. When a mutt called Dewey, really a very spoiled superstar dog named Rexxx who's been presumed dead after a parachuting stunt went wrong, turns up in a burning building and is rescued by the Dogpatch crew, Connor puts Shane in charge of caring for the dog and finding its owner.

Shane and Dewey clash immediately and Shane is extremely resentful toward both the dog and his father. However, Dewey's special talents (like skateboarding and trampoline jumping), combined with his good fire-fighting instincts, soon win the admiration and affection of Shane and the entire Dogpatch crew. A series of mysterious fires really causes Shane and Connor to begin to communicate and reconnect, but those fires also threaten their very lives. At the same time, Dewey's former owner discovers Dewey's true identity and demands the return of his superstar companion. An engaging dog story that explores the difficulties of growing up and dealing with personal tragedy, Firehouse Dog is a fun family film that's rated PG due to some mildly crude humour, language, and action peril. --Tami Horiuchi


Synopsis

In director Todd Holland's family film FIREHOUSE DOG, Hollywood's top canine star, Rexxx (played by a number of Irish terriers), is forced out of his pampered lifestyle when an accident leaves him far from home and presumed dead. Taken in by Shane (Josh Hutcherson), the son of a firehouse captain (Bruce Greenwood), Rex becomes the struggling fire department's unlikely mascot, and is gradually forced to give up his snooty behaviour while embracing the selfless and daring duties involved in firefighting. And as the stubborn Shane forges a bond with Rexxx, he also begins to heal the rift with his sullen, hard-working father.
Helmed by TV comedy vet Holland, FIREHOUSE DOG mixes animal-driven action and laughs with a poignant father/son storyline. And though the lead mutt(s), Hutcherson (star of '07's BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA), and seasoned actor Greenwood are all fine in their roles, the film is bolstered by an excellent supporting cast that includes Bree Turner, Dash Mihok, Steven Culp, Bill Nunn, and Mayte Garcia (Prince’s former wife). Ideal for firefighting enthusiasts, dog lovers, and tween viewers, FIREHOUSE DOG doesn't reinvent the canine-centric movie, but it's an entertaining instalment in the subgenre that stands (on four legs) on par with AIR BUD and BEETHOVEN.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real croud pleaser!, 4 Nov 2007
By Film Junkie (St Helens) - See all my reviews
My soon to be seven year old son and I went to see this yesterday and we both thoroughly enjoyed it! The room was just short of full with people of all ages. When I looked around everyone in the room was having the same reaction to each scene from laughter to the edge of the seat and everything in between.

The busy young star Josh Hucherson, who you'll recognise from Bridge to Terabithia and Zathura, stars along side some new and older faces that you may recognise from older films. His performance doesn't disappoint. He plays Sean, son and nephew to two of the senior members of Dogpatch, a struggling Firehouse and the house of Engine 55. When a flurry of fires happens in the area Sean's uncle is killed in the line of duty at one and Sean's father starts to suspect something sinister not realising how his son has been affected by the tragedy.

Meanwhile our supporting K9, the spoiled movie star dog Rexxx, is getting lost from the set of a movie he's staring in after a stunt goes wrong. After a narrow escape from the dog catcher he hides in a condemned building which catches fire. Rescued by Engine 55 our leads (no pun intended) are reluctantly thrown together. Cue friendship, heroism, some doggy mishaps that we've seen before in other doggy capers but who cares and some help from CGI and we have some very funny scenes!!

All in all solid performances, good if not entirely original script and story, but still a fantastic watch - most definitely one for the family friendly shelf and all ages will enjoy it. Mine's on pre-order. Enjoy!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars **** MY 5 YEAR OLD RECOMMENDS IT ****, 23 Sep 2007
By Mr. N. Carnegie (Kirkcaldy, Scotland, UK.) - See all my reviews
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We went to see this at the cinema today and at the end my little girl turned to me and said "that is the best movie ever", which is from Cadence high praise indeed.

This is a kids/family movie. It is probably best suited for a 4 to 8 year old audience but within that target audience it hits all the right marks; silly, funny, sad and ultimately a very happy ending. Your kids will love it and I highly recommend as a Christmas stocking filler.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!, 29 Jan 2008
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A 10 year old, a 34 year old and a 41 year old throughly enjoyed this film. Funny, feel good, original and very well done. Would recommend buying it.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Insane garbage!
Firehouse dog is a ridiculous,insane story of a terrier,who happens to be an actor-failed actor.Under a certain amount of dis-tress escapes his film set and heads to the city... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. A. J. Ralph

5.0 out of 5 stars Great kids entertainment
Bought this for my daughter's birthday party and it kept them quite for all 107 minutes - need I say more! Read more
Published 6 months ago by G. Horsham

5.0 out of 5 stars Great feelgood movie
Having owned an Irish Terrier for almost 15 years I found this movie great entertainment (although admittedly a little corney in places). Great for all the family.
Published 8 months ago by Tamsin

5.0 out of 5 stars fire house dog
this film was well worth the money as my little boy loves it he watches it every day
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Donna K. Norris

5.0 out of 5 stars dog gone superb.
if you have got kids do yourself a favour and buy them this film ,its very original ,very funny and sentimental all in one . Read more
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I thought this movie was very very funny! I am middle aged and I watched it with my 9 year old nephew and we laughed and laughed at the antics of Rex the Dog. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars family fun
My 3 year old son has watched this film over and over and fails to tire of it, his 10 yr old sister and his mum and dad all enjoy it occasionally too!
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