Review of My Dog Tulip (2010) by Alvin Y — 11 Jul 2011

Just forget about some other films you know with dogs, either they're talking or barking. Think about this one, it has I think most animators these days doesn't have or make anymore. "My Dog Tulip", is a masterpiece on it's animation, but the story is we couldn't say an original or repetitive, it's just sentimental for its viewers. I found myself believing that this is based on a true story, and everyone on this film are all real, of course, and also the dog Tulip and it's owner J.Ackerley. The relationship between Mr. Ackerley and the dog is like a married couple, who is married for over 14 yrs., and we know that there are some obstacles that makes these two against each other. As we also know Mr. A, is a writer, but how can he live stable and better if Tulip is always in his side, he tries to give the dog to someone else, but he's gonna feel lonely instead. Also, the animation and the hand drawn style of the film fits to the theme of the movie, it makes it more sad and emotional until to it's final act. The film is told in a narrative way, like reading a novel but with pictures, and that's better than the dog speaking, right?

Well, I think that's pretty much all in "My Dog Tulip". It's very well made, and I think kids will not be impressed by this because it's an adult situation that most kids will not get. And to me, I like it, I like it more than any animated film that I've seen this year, and to that, it's one of the best films of the year, and I guarantee it!