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A Dog's Purpose

User rating: 3.7 159 Reviews | Write a Review

In Theaters: January 27, 2017

On DVD/Blu-ray: May 2, 2017

PG | Comedy, Drama, Family | 2h 0m

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User rating: January 27, 2017

Very good movie, heart warming. Tear jerker for sure!

User rating: January 27, 2017

Being dog owners we could really relate to this movie. We found it to be very enjoyable and would recommend it as a family movie. The dogs in the movie did not experience any trauma from what we could ascertain. TMZ, from what I read, put together more than one clip to come up with their criticism of the movie. I would believe that if a dog was not co-operative, then the scene was ended and tried again later. The clips put together make it look like the dog was forced and forced to do the scene whether they were cooperating or not. Being a dog owner, I know from experience that this sort of behaviour towards a dog simply does not work so why would the producers even try this tactic?

User rating: January 27, 2017

I laughed, I cried and I truly felt for the dog. The title was well chosen because I looked for his purpose in every life, and he had one. He brought joy and love to everyone whose life he was in, and it was that dog in every iteration had a beautiful purpose.

User rating: January 27, 2017

I really enjoyed this movie. My 7 yr old granddaughter loved it too and I think it was a way to give her an extra lesson about why and that animals also have to die but softened the reality by having the dog return in different forms and needs. It is always good to make and be able to see family rated animal movies as everyone can relate to the good feelings one receives from observing animals and especially from dogs. Great movie!!! Thanks for the opportunity to allow us to see it.

User rating: January 27, 2017

I really enjoyed this movie. I took my 12 year old daughter and we both cried several times through out the movie. Not only does it show the different lives that dogs have, it also shows their owners different lives. If you can relate to "Man's Best Friend" then you will feel the joys and hardships of this dog.

User rating: January 27, 2017

This is a movie that will pull at your heart strings. It brings you back to your childhood where you had a special dog that you just loved. One that you had hoped would never leave you and would be by your side when you went through all the changes in your life. This is the perfect movie to see with your family. When you leave the movie theater you will leave with a big smile on your face thinking once again of that dog you loved so much growing up and hoping that this story could have been about you and your dog.

User rating: January 27, 2017

I loved this movie, since I'm a dog owner and lover this movie was perfect. It's a tear jerker though. I very good family movie and I would encourage everyone to go see it.

User rating: January 27, 2017

It was great. How could you not like this movie? It moved along, never boring, and the dogs voice was just perfect and many funny moments to enjoy. The tears were rolling down our cheeks like crazy.

User rating: January 27, 2017

Very interesting movie -- utilizing an animal, viz a dog instead of a human relevant to the mystery of life, the existence of all life forms on earth, its purpose which has intrigue humanity through the ages since time immemorial and the belief in reincarnation of the varied human religion on earth.

User rating: January 27, 2017

It was a wonderful movie. One to be enjoyed by the whole family. A little sad at times, but it was wonderfully written! What an idea! I think my wife & I will enjoy seeing it again and recommend it to our family & friends. It was well worth the 100km trip to Ottawa. I don't know why Cineplex in Brockville is not on your contest list, it's only 25km away!