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Summary: His dog Skip loves him unconditionally.
Review: I strongly recommend to anyone who has not seen "My Dog Skip," that they avoid reading the DVD or VHS packaging information and liner notes. I encourage those of you yet to view this movie, to steer clear of reviews which might give you clues about the plot, or too much in the way of character description or actors' performances. This is a film, like so many, that should be seen in a virginal manner. I truly believe that because that is how I would describe my experience, I have not hesitated to add "My Dog Skip" to my "Top 20 Favorite Movies" list. Many months later, after having seen it several times, it remains firmly in place on that list.One other caveat for first time viewers of "My Dog Skip" should be given. I don't believe this movie should be seen by children younger than nine or ten years of age. If you have ever owned an intelligent, warm blooded pet, and learned the tough life lesson that along with love there is always loss, you will understand what I mean. I do, however, recommend "My Dog Skip" to all others who enjoy watching good movies. Keep a box of tissue handy for the laughs as well as the tears generated by "My Dog Skip." Also, keep a sharp ear to the narrator's voice. See if you can guess his name without hints from anyone.
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Summary: Frankie is the best....and kute too
Review: This movie is sooooo kewl---it's not just a dumb boy and a dog story though. It tells how Willie (Frankie Muniz) grows up and accepts responsibility for taking care of a pet. The ending is real sad---I cried when Frankie was crying when Skip was at the vet's clinic.
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Summary: Not just another boy and his dog movie
Review: For anyone who had a dog for their friend as a child, this is a must see film. In Willie Morris' remembrance of his boyhood friend Skip, strong performances are given by Frankie Muniz as Morris, Luke Wilson as Dink Jenkins and Diane Lane as Willie's mom, Ellen. And in a surprisingly different role for Kevin Bacon as Willie's dad, Jack Morris, Mr. Bacon's versatility as an actor truly shines. The trials and tribulations of a young boy growing up in the Mississippi during World War II, My Dog Skip will let you remember, make you laugh, and probably have you shed a tear or two in the end.
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Summary: Fantastic Family Movie!
Review: This movie was my "surprise" for the year. I rented this movie for my children (6 and 8) to watch but I found myself as captivated by this movie as they were. This is an excellent movie that can be understood by children and also appreciated by adults. Adults looking for a great movie that's entertaining for themselves as well as their children ought to give the one a try and dog lovers definitely shouldn't miss this one!
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Summary: Great, Heartwarming Video~
Review: I loved this movie. It is funny,sad, heartwarming, and tearjerking all in one. Great for a night with the family. Hope you buy this because it is great. A true movie about life, death, and that your best friend doesn't have to be human.
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Summary: All Mississippians should see this movie!
Review: Well, all Mississippians who want to see a sweet, charming movie that authentically portrays (within obvious parameters) a slice of life from the Mississippi Delta of the WWII-era should see this movie. The Suth'n accents are just right, and the vignettes perfectly depict Willie Morris' fanciful boyhood. And the dog is great, too!
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Summary: Warm & Cuddly--A Feel Good Through Some Tears Family Movie
Review: One doesn't have to love dogs (and I'm not admitting to anything here) to be won over by this sweet, nostalgic family film in which a boy bonds with a Jack Russell terrier he receives for his 9th birthday in 1942. My Dog Skip, based on a 1995 memoir by Willie Morris, chronicles how the dog's love and loyalty helped transform wee Willie from a shy, friendless boy to an outgoing, self-confident youth. Muniz (TV's Malcolm in the Middle) makes an appealing pint-sized hero, while Kevin Bacon and Diane Lane give assured performances as the boy's stern but loving father and sassy, easygoing mother. A fine film of remembrances which just may bring you to tears.
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Summary: A Boy And His Dog
Review: I watched My Dog Skip with a fear that it may be one of those "animal" movies that borders on silly, focusing on the mishaps of the animal. My Dog Skip is not like those other hack films. It's a great, bittersweet movie about a boy and his dog, and how his friendship with Skip was a great influence in his early childhood. Perfect family film.
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Summary: Great, But NOT for Young Kids
Review: As my 5 1/2 year old was watching the new Buzz Lightyear video for the fourth time in a row, I gave up on trying to get him to watch My Dog Skip, due back the next day. I just added the former to his "birthday list", put him to bed, and enjoyed the latter myself. I found it lovely and poignant and heartwarming, but also painful in a way my child is too young to handle. We both love animals a great deal, and there are scenes that called for 2 boxes of tissues, at least. Add to that your own child's understanding of and experiences with death, and you get the gist. Our aged dogs both passed away over the last year, and my child still talks about and misses his favorite one all the time. I loved this movie, but was deeply grateful that my son had been too obsessed with Buzz to watch what would have been too painful and difficult a movie for him, until perhaps age 10 or 11. When I looked at the movie's display box later, I saw the PG-13 rating for the first time. I'll pay more attention next time, and yes, I learned my lesson about prescreening what he watches. See this one with your middle-schooler or older child.
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Summary: An Excellent and Emotional Film...
Review: As I write, my eyes begin to glisten from the ending of this wonderful film. A story of a young boy struggling with the numerous problems of growing up and how he copes with the help of Skip, a lovable and talented dog. "My Dog Skip" is an excellent family movie; however, parents will have a tough time explaining to their children the emotional heartbreak that will definitely follow.
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