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The Shaggy Dog [2006]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Tim Allen barks, growls, and slobbers his way through the latest remake of the classic Disney suburban fable The Shaggy Dog. A mystical long-lived dog is kidnapped from Tibet by a nefarious corporation; when it escapes, it bites aspiring District Attorney Dave Douglas (Allen, The Santa Clause, Toy Story), who finds himself regressing into a dog in the courtroom. There's more to the plot--something to do with creating a youth serum from the dog's blood--but let's face it, that's not what anyone's going to see the movie for, and the "bad dad remembers how to love his family" theme is equally perfunctory. This is all about Allen running around like a dog and a cute sheepdog running around trying to do human things, and the movie does a competent job of playing with that scenario. Allen throws himself into doggieness with amusing abandon. Also featuring Kristin Davis (Sex and the City), Spencer Breslin (The Cat in the Hat), Jane Curtin (3rd Rock from the Sun), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), and Robert Downey Jr. (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Wonder Boys), who seems to be enjoying himself as a nefarious scientist at the nefarious corporation. --Bret Fetzer
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Synopsis
Directed by Brian Robbins (VARSITY BLUES, THE PERFECT SCORE), this updated spin on THE SHAGGY DOG and THE SHAGGY D.A. features Tim Allen as Dave Douglas, a Deputy District Attorney who spends way too much time at the office and way too little time with his family. His son, Joe (Spencer Breslin), feels completely misunderstood, and his wife, Rachel (Kristin Davis), feels like a single parent. To make matters worse, his teenage daughter, Carly (Zena Gray), considers Douglas the enemy because he is representing a pharmaceutical company, Grant and Strickland, in their case against her social studies teacher, who is accused of burning down their lab to protest animal testing. Douglas' life changes in an instant when animal-loving Carly brings home a friendly shaggy dog that bites the dog-disliking D.A. What Douglas doesn't know is that the dog has a secret. This Tibetan wonder dog is 300 years old, as smart as a human, and as playful as a pup. Soon, Douglas is exhibiting canine tendencies himself - a heightened sense of smell, a tendency to growl at opposing counsel in court, and an overwhelming urge to defend his front yard. His full transformation to a dog allows him rare insight into what his family really thinks and feels, and gives Douglas the opportunity to decide what is truly important. To further complicate matters, Grant and Strickland - the very company Douglas is representing - are certain that the dog that bit him holds the secret to the Fountain of Youth, and are determined to learn what it is. Robert Downey, Jr. stars as Dr. Kozak, Grant and Strickland's evil mastermind, and Philip Baker Hall plays head honcho Strickland. Jane Curtin and Danny Glover are also featured.
Just For Kids
Review date: 2008-08-09 Rating: 4 out of 10
I wouldn't recommend this film to anyone under the age of 10. It is a great kids film - younger ones may not get the full plot but still have fun with it. Older ones will find it silly. There are some funny scenarios but as with most American movies, there is a moral. If you can get past that, it is quite entertaining and the acting is fairly good too.
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Reviews
Mad
Review date: 2007-11-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
...but great fun.
It's the old stressed executive who loves his family, but never finds time scenario again, but done with a very clever twist that makes this movie work.
Tim Allen is the busy assistant DA, with his eye on the boss's job.
He is defending a genetic engineering firm against allegations of animal abuses. In the process, he gets bitten by a 300 year old dog the company he is defending have kidnapped, and transforms between himself and a dog. Chaos and pandemonium ensue.
Great fun and Tim Allen plays the role as only he can.
Robert Downey Jr is great as the psychotic baddie.
One for all the family. My two teenagers loved it!
An Interesting Spin on a Fun Classic
Review date: 2007-09-13 Rating: 6 out of 10
Tim Allen pulls off his most worked dad role in this heartwarming, wacky remake of the original. This time the story has a scientific theme and at first, one might be put off with the samey 'guy neglecting family' issue that comes up a lot during these kinds of films (especially with the hard to grasp personality of Dave's wife). But give it a few minutes, and then you start getting to the comedy.
The trained animals scenes were very clever, as was the blending of CGI, live action and costumes. Keep your eyes open for the cat chasing and car journey scenes which I felt were the funniest ones in the movie. Many of the quips passed by Dave as a dog were also amusing.
Easier to watch for the humour rather than the characters, most of which were pretty shallow and hard to relate to.
Good clean family film
Review date: 2007-02-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
My son's (8 and 11)and i watched this film on a cold wet sunday evening .What a great and very funny film .Enjoyed it sooo much i might even buy it .Tim Allen has still got IT !!
The Shaggy Dog
Review date: 2006-12-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
The Shaggy Dog is a wicked film!
Tim Allen is hilarious. The change over from human to dog is side splittingly funny, a must for all the family to see..
I loved Tim Allen in Jungle to Jungle, he has a flair for playing "Dad". The story moves along nicely with never a dull moment & you never know whats coming next. From heightened senses such as smell & hearing as strongly as dogs do right down to running on all fours, defending his territory & trying to communicate with his family whilst looking & acting as a dog, this film is a great comedy! From the toddlers right through to Grandma & Grandpa, the whole family will love it & watch it over & over again!
Just Brilliant!!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Mark Robert Ellis
Robert Downey Jr.
Tim Allen
Janine Edwards
Spencer Breslin
Creators:
Tim Allen (Primary Contributor)
Robert Downey Jr. (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Walt Disney Pictures
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Pictures
EAN: 8717418094485
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-07-24
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006
Language: English (Original Language)