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Summary: Maybe the worst film ever made...
Review: ...or at least in the running. Since everything from the writing to the acting is horrible in this flick, then let me focus on the few positives: Jeanene G. who unfortunately is only in a few sceens, I wanted more of her character as she seems to be the only one of interest, the cinematography is nice. That's about it folks. The lead characters are stupid and annoying, all of the acting is horrible, the script is pathetic, the dialogoue is inane, and worst of all THERE ARE ALMOST NO DOGS IN THE MOVIE! If the director would have just left the camera rolling in dog park to capture the silly things dogs do, this film would have been a 100% more interesting.
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Summary: Love in the Off Leash Area
Review: An amiable, if hit-and-miss treatise on modern dating angst from the same off-kilter Canucks who gave us "Brain Candy". "Kids In The Hall" alumnus Bruce McColloch directs this romantic comedy about dogs and (mostly) the silly creatures who own them. Luke Wilson (who co-starred with brother Owen in "Bottle Rocket") is appealing as the central character and Natasha Henstridge is charming as his love interest. One major disappointment-the usually dependable Janeanne Garafalo puzzlingly seems to be acting in a different movie than her co-stars, although that could be due to McCulloch's tendency toward uneven directing. While the dog psychiatrist is somewhat amusing (Paul Mazursky thought of it first), the character that almost steals the movie is the "Eye Contact" guy, an overly-sensitive New Age-type goofball who is screamingly funny in every scene he's in. Certainly not groundbreaking, yet, as with all McCulloch's films, one senses a possible "cult" film in the making.
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Summary: Love in the Off Leash Area
Review: An amiable, if hit-and-miss treatise on modern dating angst from the same off-kilter Canucks who gave us "Brain Candy". "Kids In The Hall" alumnus Bruce McColloch directs this romantic comedy about dogs and (mostly) the silly creatures who own them. Luke Wilson (who co-starred with brother Owen in "Bottle Rocket") is appealing as the central character and Natasha Henstridge is charming as his love interest. One major disappointment-the usually dependable Janeanne Garafalo puzzlingly seems to be acting in a different movie than her co-stars, although that could be due to McCulloch's tendency toward uneven directing. While the dog psychiatrist is somewhat amusing (Paul Mazursky thought of it first), the character that almost steals the movie is the "Eye Contact" guy, an overly-sensitive New Age-type goofball who is screamingly funny in every scene he's in. Certainly not groundbreaking, yet, as with all McCulloch's films, one senses a possible "cult" film in the making.
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Summary: MOVIE IS ONLY SO SO, BUT THE MUSIC IS INCREDIBLE!
Review: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET THE SOUNDTRACK, IF THERE IS ONE?
I HAVE LOOKED EVERYWHERE!
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Summary: Fine and intelligent
Review: Dog park is one of those romantic comedies that make you feel better after you watch it. The plot focus on relationships and shows how hard it is to find the ONE in your life. Andy (Luke Wilson) is a guy who has just broke with his girlfriend (Kathleen Roberson), and who misses the dog they have, who now lives with her. Kind of depressed, he tries to find comfort in a single's bar, where he meets Lorna (Natasha Henstridge) who is also feeling lonely. After a disastrous first date, they stop seeing each other, trying to meet new and interesting people, which may seems hard. This film proves that whenever you want to find someone to love, you just have to be opened to the least expected possibilities. This movie has very inteligent dialogues, and weird theories about relationships, like the "dating chain"(watch to find out what it is!). It is also a very creative movie, with memorable scenes, such as the bachelor auction, when Andy is "bought" by a girl crazy for sex. This is the perfect film to rent/buy and watch several times!
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Summary: A Dog's Life...
Review: Dog Park was an excellent movie, best with the workings from a comic genious Bruce McCulloch who uses astounding, yet subtle humour. The movie shows that dogs have it easy - they dont have to worry about love. DOG PARK is one of the best movies in a long time.
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Summary: A Dog's Life...
Review: Dog Park was an excellent movie, best with the workings from a comic genious Bruce McCulloch who uses astounding, yet subtle humour. The movie shows that dogs have it easy - they dont have to worry about love. DOG PARK is one of the best movies in a long time.
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Summary: Of Dogs and Men
Review: First of all I have to say that "dog park" is one of a kind when it comes to brig cute dogs to the screen, but on the other hand, the film has nothing new about relationships and love affairs. "Dog..." is about a man (Luke Wilson), whose beloved ex-girlfriend has given him over and taken the dog as souvenir. He meets a woman (Natasha Henstrige), and falls for her, but she is not very interested in having a love affair right now -- at least with him. And this is the way the movies goes... Nothing new or exciting -- apart from the dogs that could have had a much bigger part in this misguided flick. They are the stars and steal any scene they are in (Not that would have been a very difficult task due to the cast they acted with, but anyway they do steal). The pets are treatead as it they were a kid, so they go to 'school', go to a shrink and family sessions... and get graduated. But the human beings also wanted to have a part in the story and this is when the movie becomes a whole mess. Luke Wilson plays his usual role: the nice, a bit silly and single guy. Natasha Henstrige tries hard but can't avoid her femme fatale look. She palys a Mrs booksworm in a TV show, but she does not look like the kind of girl we expect to be reading for our children. Plus, they have no chermistry together, you don't give a damn if they'll get married or kill each other. Many directors have tried to copycat Altman, putting some characters together in a web that is revealed little by little. Some have succed, but many have failed. This film belongs to the second option. If this strategy is not well done, it looks like the characters of the movie are the only human beings on earth, and not that casuallity put them together. To sum up, if you really really really like dogs, watch this film but fastfoward the scenes which they are not in. And my two stars go, of course, to the canines!
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Summary: subtle and clever spin on love stories
Review: for those who need explosions, julia roberts, or buses that can't slow down in order to enjoy a film, this one is not for you. Dog Park is a smart romantic comedy, brilliantly directed and with a great soundtrack to boot (esp. rox sexsmith). the viewer is treated to the added bonus of the chemistry between bruce mccolluch and mark mckinney and between the brothers wilson. not a character is wasted in this film-- rare for a genre that thrives off superfluous "best friend" roles. there are no mere "best friends" in this romantic comedy that not only amuses, but makes subtle assertions about the the human heart. mccolluch's visionary direction makes great use of his talented, all-star cast. mccolluch won't spoonfeed the viewer. if you're not willing to think while viewing, you best watch buy yourself a mainstream american comedy, perhaps something starring david spade.
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Summary: Love this movie
Review: Here's the first thing you have to understand. This movie was not funny. But it was a good movie. It's not for everyone. As far as dating and relationships go, I identify with this movie very strongly. There's also some very well writen back and forth dialog. It does get overly sappy at time, though. In closing, don't rent this movie to laugh. Rent this movie for the enjoyment of relating to the characters. And just be happy that Bruce McCulloch is working again.
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