A Dog's Purpose [Blu-ray]

Our family recently gathered for a movie night and chose to watch "A Dog's Purpose" together. This heartwarming film was perfect for an evening of bonding and shared emotions. In this review, I'll share how "A Dog's Purpose" touched our hearts and created lasting memories for our family. Emotional Rollercoaster: "A Dog's Purpose" took us on an emotional rollercoaster from the beginning. We laughed, cried, and felt a deep connection to the human and canine characters. The movie's ability to evoke many emotions made our family movie night a genuinely immersive experience. Beautiful Themes of Love and Loyalty: The movie's central theme, the unbreakable bond between dogs and their owners, resonated deeply with us. We were moved by the portrayal of love, loyalty, and companionship that transcends time and challenges. "A Dog's Purpose" beautifully captures the essence of the unique relationship between humans and their furry friends. Engaging Narrative Structure: The unique narrative structure, following a dog's reincarnations across different lives, added an element of intrigue and anticipation. As each dog's story unfolded, we were drawn into their world and invested in their journeys. Valuable Life Lessons: While "A Dog's Purpose" is undoubtedly heartwarming, it also imparts valuable life lessons. Themes of empathy, resilience, and the importance of living in the moment were subtly woven into the narrative. These lessons prompted meaningful discussions within our family, encouraging us to reflect on our lives and relationships. Suitable for All Ages: One of the standout features of "A Dog's Purpose" is its universal appeal. The movie is suitable for all ages, making it an excellent choice for a family movie night. Young and old alike can connect with the emotions and messages conveyed, fostering conversations that span generations. Quality Family Time: Our experience watching "A Dog's Purpose" was more than just watching a movie; it was an opportunity for quality family time. The film united us, creating a shared space for laughter, tears, and genuine conversations. It strengthened our bond and provided moments of connection to stay with us. Conclusion: "A Dog's Purpose" exceeded our expectations as a family movie night choice. Its emotional depth, beautiful themes of love and loyalty, engaging narrative structure, valuable life lessons, universal appeal, and the opportunity for quality family time make it a truly exceptional film. If you're looking for a heartwarming and meaningful movie to watch with your family, "A Dog's Purpose" is a touching and unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting imprint on your heart.

As I started to watch A Dog's Purpose I will be honest in that I did not know what to expect, I Just Heard of this movie a few days ago and then I get an e-mail from Amazon about New movies, when I opened the e-mail up the first and only thing I saw was the picture of the Dog. So I to watching it right away, I Laughed, I cried, I laughed, this movie had me on a Roller Coaster kind of a ride and through out the movie I kept thinking about my Dog Thor Who Passed away about 13 years ago in my arms, He was first Dog an Akita (picture Attached) you knew when he was walking or running with his BIG paws Thumping and is it at the end where I broke down. If only I thought to my self, I now I have a Jack Russell and he is my shadow, where I go in the house he is right behind me can't tell how many times I turned around and tripped over him, just like Baily in the this movie but he was much bigger. Where my Little White Gate Jack Russell is much smaller and quieter, and yes Just love your dog and live through his eyes, just roll with it if they do something they should not or get rambunctious, they just happy to be with ya and around ya and yes Play with ya. I learned the hard way and took things much to seriously with (Thor) was always working 50 to 80 hours a week and hardly took the time to really love and enjoy his company. And that is why this movie really hit home for me, It hit with a lot of What if's? I read in another review that there's book this movie was made from, I know there is no way a movie can be like a the book it would hours long and no way that people would sit through it, yet I feel they did a fairly good job compressing the book version down to a movie of this length, that is if the movie is base on a book? Even towards last few minutes and the very end it was so telling at what was going to happen, I could see it coming a mile away, but even with that in mind I can't fault the way it was done for time, some may say that it was rushed to get to the ending but at one hour and forty minutes, its a good length for a movie of this kind. I sure did like it and enjoyed it, I know that I put a fair amount of my own of life as Dog owner and lover, but it just mirrored things for me just a little bit with the silly things my Dog does and that is what this movie will do for Dog Lovers if you think about it after watching this movie, I'm sure many will find themselves thinking about their dog and what they have done. When I started watching the movie, my younger daughter "20 yr old" and I actually got in a bit of heat discussion, she started talking about how she saw "A / few" video(s) on you tube that the dogs were abused when making this movie. I paused the movie and had her show me what she saw, and so I took doing my own research that she failed to do, and It turned out that the video is not even two minutes long and a well known animal rights group started recruiting people to boycott this movie, and without the context of what was being shown in what looks like a short cell phone video clip. The truth is the trainers were told to something completely different from what the dog was trained for and it seems like either the producers or directors wanted to change things up. And when you have a dog trained for weeks and some times months then in mid stream you put that same dog in a completely different situation that it never trained for it will not want to or have a hard time doing so. So it turned out that is exactly what happened after reading the public statement from the company that was hired to work with and train the dogs, NOW this is something that I do know and understand very well. I spent many hours days and weeks training my dog(s) it's not easy and you have to take the time and make the effort to know when to push the training and when not to, not to mention once the dog is trained it will follow it's training, "keep in mind police and military dogs" they take the dogs from just about under 1 yr old and start working with and training them, and once they are certified to go in the field and ready to work at whey were trained for, they could be 2 + yrs old. And it's even longer for seeing eye dogs, not all or every dog will buck or change on the fly from it's predetermined training and that is what they tried to do and failed it, once they knew that they went back to what the dog was trained for, at this point I'm talking about the police dog part of this movie and it did involve water. And NO the dog did not get hurt in the water, it did just what it was trained to do and very well I might add, the dog did what I never saw a dog do or ever heard of doing, It really amazed me because I don't think I would have the courage to do what the dog did from where it did from it, well as it was shown in the movie that is. Lastly I would like to ad a little bit more of my story, when my younger daughter was born, with my wife home with my older special needs daughter and I was at work from 8 am to around 9pm or 11pm on many nights, my dog "Thor" slept under the bassinet of my younger daughter for around two weeks. And I never thought of even training him to do that he just did it, as told to me by my wife, not to mention on one occasion when I was very tired and dozed off on the sofa, my wife in the basement doing laundry. She had locked the from outer daughter, but some how my older special needs daughter took it upon herself to take "Thor" for a walk with he leash mind you and Thor stayed with never pulling or trying to run off, he stayed with her they walked side by side for a block and half, until my wife saw she was gone the front outer door open, and at this time "Thor" was about a yr and half old mind you. So, yes Dogs will amaze you, Daze you, make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry, frustrate you, but they will always Love you unconditionally, when you have good or bad days, and they will know and will always brighten your day when you least expect it. And surprise you when you least expect it, and this what the movie does, show you from the dogs eye view of what they could be or might be thinking or wanting to do to make you happy and give you love with licks on your face and at times right after they just finished grooming them selves and I will it at that, on that point that is. And keep the meat sticks well above the dogs head, I / we learned this a few times when our "White Gate" Jack Russell snatched a piece of food right out our hands when we least expected it, yes they can be very sneaky that is for sure. So When you watch this movie, remember to love and care for your dog, but on the same hand remember where is it and or doing as you watch this movie, because while this movie will make you laugh and and even shed a tear and give you a new view of how dogs look at you and want to be with you and love you, Well at least that is how I looked at it, with a hole new perspective. Sit back and enjoy the movie with the family.

never fails to pull on my heartstrings. the most perfect movie, incredible plot. missing some (in my opinion) crucial plot points from the book, but I know movies have a time constraint that books do not. overall, absolute perfection. i recommend immensely

I want to begin this review by saying....I really suggest that you read the books first. The movies are absolutely able to be watched without reading the books but the books will bring so much more depth to the story. Also, this review covers both movies A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey. As I said, both of these movies are fantastic. I want to say THIS right here is the way to do an adaptation. Most movie adaptations butcher a wonderful story (here's looking at you Dark Tower). These movies do NOT do that. Details below. The rest of this review may contain minor spoilers but I will try to keep them generalized and not specific. 1) Changes, additions, and omissions were made for the obvious time restrictions that a movie needs. In this case, those were beautifully handled. The changes and additions were actually done in a way that kept the essence of the story in tact while also helping to move the plot along. There are even a few changes to the story that I really liked. The change actually added to the story and was a wonderful decision. All I will say to point to which change I am referring to is "is that you boss dog?" as that particular plot point was not in the books. There were some major changes to the ending of the Clarity/Trent plot thread in this movie compared to the book. For one, some of the things that happened in the movie in their storyline were in a different order. They were decent changes that seem to have been rearranged so that the Clarity/Trent ending of the movie could be what it was. It does make me wonder if there is going to be a 3rd movie because those changes will make it very difficult to continue to follow the story of the books. I am very curious and will watch any next installment if/when it is made. 2) All of the actors did a fabulous job of portraying the characters from the book. The voice actor for Bailey was fabulous. He captured the worry, excitement, and tone of Bailey exactly as I imagined it in the books. 3) As for the target audience, I feel it is up to the parents. This book does show some scenes of death and abuse that maybe should be discussed with children while watching. Some kids will be able to handle/understand that better than others and the parents should know their child well enough to make that decision. It may be a good idea to prescreen the movie to be help make that decision. Overall..........I LOVE these movies.

Great movie to watch, especially if you have lost your dog.

Even though there are multiple choices for a movie, especially one that is a sensation to everyone, no other movie displays this better than the movie A Dog’s Purpose. As we journey through the eyes of Bailey the dog, the main character, we learn about the journey and multiple lives he takes on to answer his one question, “what is my purpose to life?” Through his journey as a family dog, police dog, and stray dog, the main life he remembers is when he meets a young boy named Ethan who took care of him and gave him the name Bailey. After a horrific accident, Ethan’s life is turned upside down which affected Bailey towards the end of his life. From the other lives he took on, he learns lessons from them and he learned the meaning to his life, “Have fun, obviously. Whenever possible, find someone to save, and save them. Lick the ones you love. Don't get all sad-faced about what happened and scrunchy-faced about what could. Just be here now.” This movie was just really appealing to all of my senses. It had many emotional folds, drama, and humorous scenes where it created irony like the story “The Mixer”. Even with these factors, the movie is so much more. It explains the hardships and bright parts of life. In some scenes, you will find yourself crying from the emotion and drama the story displays. Overall, this movie is in an entire new category for entertainment. It fits in with comedy, maybe romance, family, and drama. I guarantee that when you watch this movie, the time and money you spent on watching this movie is worth it and you will be enjoying life as it is.

Sad that's it so sad but its a good movie

This is hands down one of my favorite movies. If you love dogs, this one will completely pull at your heart. It’s one of those movies that makes you laugh, cry, and just sit there thinking afterward. The way it shows the bond between a dog and their person is so beautiful and honestly so real. I’ve watched it more than once, and it still gets me every time. Definitely a tearjerker, so have tissues ready. Such a meaningful story about love, loyalty, and purpose. I’ll always recommend this one.

期待通り良い内容の映画でした、自身も昨年 飼い犬ラブラドールが15歳で旅立ち、映画を観ながら楽しい日々を過ごした事を思い出しました。

It was the best but just too big of a box 90% air but awsome movie

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Me encantó la presentación además me llego con Slipcover! Una gran película para todos los que amamos a nuestros perros.

こころが揺さぶられる映画でした。 愛犬がより愛おしくなりました