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The Shaggy Dog [1959] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Good movie and great extras
Review date: 2008-09-23 Rating: 10 out of 10
Wilby (Tommy Kirk) and his brother Moochie want a dog, but their father (Fred MacMurray) is allergic to dogs, so no luck. When a gorgeous girl moves in next door, Wilby and smooth operator Buzz (Tim Considine) vie for her attentions, but bigger problems arise when Wilby puts on a cursed ring and shape-shifts into a big sheepdog!
Shown in both original black and white and color (not too bad, actually), the movie is a very sweet trip down Memory Lane for former Mickey Mouse Clubbers like me who were madly in love with Tim Considine and wanted to be Annette (who plays sweet Allison). The plot about girl-crazy boys, a funny dog, and a threat to national security is big on laughs, thanks mainly to the considerable charm of all the actors, lead by MacMurray who is everyone's ideal dad. It's all squeaky-clean and adorable (and the 1959 clothes are a hoot).
The DVD extras with Kirk, Considine, Kevin Corcoran (Moochie) and Roberta Shore (the new girl next door) made it worth the price for me. Hearing their commentary and fond memories of making the movie and seeing them all grown-up was just great. Heartily recommended for those who remember this movie the first time around; it holds up pretty well and put a big smile on my face.
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Review date: 2005-04-01 Rating: 8 out of 10
This is an old black and white disney movie classic. Wilby Daniels is a typical teenager with typical worries - except he also has to keep a check on whether he has turned in to a dog or not after being cursed by the Borgia ring. Along with this curse, Wilby also stumbles onto a plot which calls for him to save the day. This is a highly comical film with an interesting story line, although I believe it is sligtly let down by the anti-communist slant that american films had at this time. Still, a very entertaining film from an amazing film studio.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Fred MacMurray
Tim Considine
Jean Hagen
Annette Funicello
Tommy Kirk
Creators:
Fred MacMurray (Primary Contributor)
Jean Hagen (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
EAN: 0786936704419
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC,
Release date: 2006-03-07
Universal product code (UPC): 786936704419
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 194 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1959-03-19
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)