Review of A Dog's Purpose (2017) by Scott W — 06 Nov 2017

Awesome tribute to the role & purpose dogs play in our world.

This review of A Dog's Purpose (2017) was written by Scott W on 06 Nov 2017.

A Dog's Purpose has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sean Mulvihill (414) for FanboyNation.com (414) on 31 Oct 2018

It often feels that you could see Hallström talking to a young child repeatedly saying, Do you like that dog? Do you think it's cute…

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By Karli B (5) on 18 Aug 2018

I hate this movie. Not because it was bad, but because it made me cry like the bitch that I am…

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By Unstoppable (1) on 30 Dec 2019

A real tear jerker! However the film is very well done and the voice by the dog is excellent. Highly recommended for all ages…

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By Heather L (307) on 16 Jun 2018

If you love dogs, you'll love this movie. Any normal person should thoroughly enjoy it…

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By Rendy Jones (321) for Rendy Reviews (320) on 29 Aug 2018

An overall harmless and heartwarming film that will tug at the heartstrings of kids, their parents, and dog lovers everywhere…

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By Noahboy (32) on 13 Jul 2019

One of the most predictable and disconnected movies I've ever seen. The performances are a mixed bag, though…

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By Alison Rowat (245) for The Herald (Scotland) (244) on 22 Aug 2018

I bow to few people when it comes to soppiness over dogs, but one of them is Lasse Hallstrom, the director of Hachi: A Dog's Tale, and now…

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By Noa C (1) on 16 Jan 2018

I really liked the movie, it was nice to see different types of owners and dogs get along. The dogs deaths were so sad…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 06 Apr 2018

Love a dog's purpose! Brings to a full circle the love for a dog and the love a dog has for its human…

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By Fsdgfd (8) on 20 Aug 2019

An emotional and nice movie with a ton of cute Dogs! This movie made me get one…

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