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Hachi [DVD]
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This film is based on a true story that happened in Japan in the late 1920s and 1930s and which was made into a Japanese film in the 1980s. Although transposed to late 20th/early 21st century Rhode Island, the transposition has beeen handled superbly and the tale has been altereed very little - the substance and underlying story remaining intact. It tells of a dog's utter devotion and love for a man that transcends everything and I can't imagine enyone with feelings of humanity and respect for animals not being moved by it. For animal lovers it is very moving and I freely admit that as a relatively hardened 50-something man I cried. The story is simple and without sub-plots or other complications and cinematic twists but it still held me almost spellbound by its beauty and poignancy; the simplicity helps the film tell its story and show what it is trying to say without distractions. Yes, it is a sad tale but ultimately it speaks of hope and love in a way that I found really beautiful. Maybe I'm just an old softy really but I can't imagine how anyone could fail to be moved by what I saw - those who have criticised it heavily must have been watching a different film.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Given that most of my reviews are about horror films and books, I thought it time to review something a little different. Choosing Hachi to review is a difficult job. On one hand, it's a sentimental and drama-free film. On the other, it would be churlish and snide to ignore the message here - that it can take a dog to show us what loyalty means.
Richard Gere plays a university professor who lives in a nice town with his nice wife and has nice friends. He goes to work everyday on a nice train after speaking to the nice man who works in the nice train station (and is apparently the one staff member) as well as the other nice man who sells hot dogs outside the station. Then one nice evening, he finds a puppy on the platform which appears to have no owner. Taking the dog home to his wife who at first isn't too keen on the animal, he plans on finding the owner or someone to adopt him. Thankfully for the plot, his wife warms to the dog; Gere keeps him and discovers through a Japanese colleague, who are always handy to have if you've rescued a Japanese dog, that the symbol on the dog's tag means Hachi. And it's all very nice.
That's about it in terms of plot. The main bulk of the story occurs later. While most potential viewers will have an idea of what's coming, I won't spoil anything other than to say the film's biggest flaw is just how amazingly nice everything is. A little drama would have helped hugely. Instead, Richard Gere and his family live in the sort of strangely happy town that used to feature in the Twilight Zone.
A lack of drama aside, Hachi is more about the theme of loyalty than anything else. In that respect, it succeeds. And let's face it: nobody is going to watch this if they don't love dogs.
If you appreciate a decent tale told, for the most part, quite well, Hachi is worth an hour and a half of your time.
Richard Gere plays a university professor who lives in a nice town with his nice wife and has nice friends. He goes to work everyday on a nice train after speaking to the nice man who works in the nice train station (and is apparently the one staff member) as well as the other nice man who sells hot dogs outside the station. Then one nice evening, he finds a puppy on the platform which appears to have no owner. Taking the dog home to his wife who at first isn't too keen on the animal, he plans on finding the owner or someone to adopt him. Thankfully for the plot, his wife warms to the dog; Gere keeps him and discovers through a Japanese colleague, who are always handy to have if you've rescued a Japanese dog, that the symbol on the dog's tag means Hachi. And it's all very nice.
That's about it in terms of plot. The main bulk of the story occurs later. While most potential viewers will have an idea of what's coming, I won't spoil anything other than to say the film's biggest flaw is just how amazingly nice everything is. A little drama would have helped hugely. Instead, Richard Gere and his family live in the sort of strangely happy town that used to feature in the Twilight Zone.
A lack of drama aside, Hachi is more about the theme of loyalty than anything else. In that respect, it succeeds. And let's face it: nobody is going to watch this if they don't love dogs.
If you appreciate a decent tale told, for the most part, quite well, Hachi is worth an hour and a half of your time.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For the last hour of this film , I cried like a baby. It is truely a wonderfull film . I dont think it will ever leave me. I gave my dog an extra long cuddle that night , let me tell you . I cant recommend this film enough . Fabulous , but make sure you have a big box of tissues at hand , You will need them !
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So good I got another for my Brother and his family..
Great film we all really enjoyed it. Bawling our eyes out. Would look at it again in a few months. George.
Published 5 days ago by Mrs. Georgina Davy
Hatchi dvd
Hatchi is a wonderful true life story which will be enjoyed by all the family,excellently acted but the real star was Hatchi, beautifully filmed and acted by mans best friend.
Published 10 days ago by BEN
best family film ever
this film is a beautiful film about a man and his dog having a conection like no other man and a dog. this film i love it to bits and now that i have a dog called hachi. :-)
Published 22 days ago by suzzy :-D
How I Tried to Resist this Film....
I reckon that Hachi: A Dog's Tale has been shown on one of the Sky Movies channels graveyard slot almost every day, for months now. Hmmm. Another shaggy dog story, no thanks. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tim Kidner
Hachi
After channel hopping on TV I found this being played on one of the channels so decided to see what it was all about. Oh my...I have never cried so much over a film! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kerry Anne
Make sure you have tissues near by!
What a lovely film. Really enjoyed watching this film but be warned there is a good chance you will be crying your eyes out at one point or another. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Zhaan
an amazing film
I had never heard of this film before but decided to give it a go and i am so glad i did. It had a wonderful cast - Richard Gere being the main actor - It tells the story of a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marie Judd
Sentimental dog story. Have tissues ready.
A story of the bond between man and dog, or in this case dog and man. It's based on a true story apparently, although how much artistic license has been used I do not know. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. S. Hardman
Worth a family gathering
Good wholesome family viewing. Richard Gere as ever steals the show except for the gorgeous dog. Don't listen to anyone who says this film is sentimental rubbish. Read more
Published 4 months ago by aZooZa
Conceived and executed as a sentimental tear jerker
I know that I'm going to be vigorously jumped up and down on, but this is what I think about the film. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Triestino
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