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| The Shaggy Dog : 2 of 5 | |
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3.16.2006
11:17 PM | Link |
 I had some hesitations about seeing this movie because of all the bad reviews (and even Disney fan sites were extremely harsh!), but since my pal Melinda and I always see Disney movies, I saw it and enjoyed it (for the most part). I don't have very detailed memories about the original movie - in fact, I think I remember the original sequel The Shaggy D.A. much more, but I don't think this remake has much resemblance anyway. Tim Allen is an overworked dad who has lost touch with his family (of course) and he's bitten by a mystical Tibetan sheepdog, so he keeps turning into a dog, which helps him to see how he needs to connect with his family. There's also the evil genetics company who wants to make an eternal youth product from the same dog, so there are plenty of chases, dog-nappings, and so on to provide the plot. The whole thing is pretty silly, and that's OK with me - I generally had a good time at the theater, but most of the laughs were of the groaning "I can't believe they made that joke" variety. The whole thing felt a little like Disney was just trying to get this one out of the door so they could move on to something better (and I'm sure they will), and I also felt a little sorry for the semi-A-list actors who were stuck in this movie. The best part of the movie is the dog himself - he has such an expressive face! I think this would be an OK movie to watch on TV on a rainy Sunday, but don't worry about seeing it in the theater unless you're a devoted Disney fan like me.
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