My Dog Skip

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Sorry to say I cant agree with all the reviewers who obviously loved this film. I thought it was sentimental hokum.The retro view of 40s Mississipi just looked so staged.The situations were almost all ridiculous and it simply lacked any real emotional honesty. I had hoped that this film might be similar in feel to Hallstroms "My Life as a Dog" a truly original and wondrous coming of age film. Maybe I am becoming cynical as I age or maybe this movie was too Hollywood for me.So apologies to all of this movies fans ....it just didn't do it for me. As a genre there are a number of coming of age films out there to choose from.Whilst I am sure the director set out to portray an honest view of childhood there are too many other films that achieve a better and more credible vision.

One doesn't usually see coming-of-age type films that are completely straightforward anymore. I suppose that makes this a "family" film or even a "children's" film but, appropriately enough, it's more like a film that might have been made 50 years ago. If the movie has any flaws it's only in the occasional drawing out of the already sentimental subject matter, especially at the intro and outro of the film. Great performances, by the way. (Somebody get Kevin Bacon an Oscar or a Golden Globe or something. The guy's got it coming!)

Cute little World War II film about a young boy (Frankie Muniz) and his devoted relationship to his adorable dog. Diane Lane proves to be growing more luminous as the year's pass, and here she's every bit the movie star as the young man's mother, with Kevin Bacon quite touching as his wounded veteran father. The film isn't anything too memorable but it's worthwhile family viewing all the same.

Frankie Muniz's new film "My Dog Skip" is a wonderful look at the relationship of a boy and his dog. I think it's amazing to look at this newly-popular actor's ability to portray emotions from silly to moving. Noticeably younger than in his work on "Malcolm in the Middle," Muniz possesses the seriousness of an adult and the playfulness of a child at once. If you have kids, take them to see this movie. If you don't have kids and consider this movie not for you, think again. There is something for everyone to take from this movie, the most prominent issue being dealing with hardship in life. I highly recommend this movie to anyone.

My Dog Skip is a great movie with great acting. Frankie Muniz is really good in this. You can tell he made this a couple of years ago because he is smaller than he is in "Malcom in the Middle". He proves himself as a child actor and contributes to this great movie. The story is also very good, as well as the writing - this is a film that will give you a great sense of happines when you leave the theater.

I liked this film because it focuses on a boy and his dog, and also because it is based on a true story. Not too many special effects or too much violence, just a good movie with good acting by good actors. It was refreshing in today's movie industry with all the movies base solely on sex or violence. It was a simple, enjoyable family film, though some younger children may not quite understand.

"Skip" was a movie unlike any I have seen in a long time. Very very highly recommended for all ages. I would easily consider this as one of the top 10 movies I have ever seen. Go see My Dog Skip, you won't be disappointed.

I was fortunate enough to be cast in the movie "My Dog Skip" as Older Big Boy. This film is a heart warming, tender story that any person of any age can relate to. It is also a movie just as much for adults as it is for children. What a way to get parents and children together! I hope you enjoy the movie and spread the word about this terrific film! James Thweat Actor/Singer

Although this film has little or nothing to do with the art of caring for dogs and training them to do tricks (my original reason for watching the video), I thought it was great! Kevin Bacon's character was so uplifting in an offbeat way Not giving My Dog Skip ten stars would be like saying Citizen Kane was good!!!!