Review of Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) by Dylan D — 09 Sep 2013

Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a touching Family Drama that's not always easy to watch for its elements that are at once both heartbreaking and heartwarming, but it proves a strong picture for its message on the importance of friendship, loyalty, and love, and the long-lasting bond that can form when a relationship is built on faith, integrity, honesty, and devotion.

Hachi isn't the most structurally impressive picture; it's basic in nature but allows for the various themes to shine through all the brighter, while Richard Gere turns in one of the most moving and genuine performances of his career.

Young children might not fully understand the picture beyond what its basic premise has to offer, but Hachi proves a treasure trove of emotionally satisfying elements, even if it's nearly impossible to get through the movie without shedding plenty of tears.