Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

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Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Retriever puppy Bailey is adopted by Ethan. As they grow together, Bailey is responsible for meeting Hannah. But, following an accident, Ethan rejects Hannah. Bailey grows old and dies, only to be reborn as a German Shepherd puppy who becomes a police dog, only to be killed in the line of duty. He is then reborn as a corgi, growing with a student as she gets married and has kids. Then he is reborn as a St Bernard sort of thing. After owners who ill-treat him, he wanders and finds himself meeting up with Ethan, now in middle age. He is able to bring Ethan the happiness which has eluded him, and also to convince Ethan that he is, indeed, Bailey.I believe this to be the first canine reincarnation-themed movie I have ever seen. Cute animal videos - you know the sort of thing I mean, there are millions of them on the internet - press one of my buttons, the one marked "Extreme Intolerance." I do not go "Aaah" - rather, I shout obscenities at the screen. A Dog's Purpose, with its rather twee and self-aware comedy/sentimental narration by Josh Gad as Bailey's voice (very well done, by the way), comes perilously close to "cute animal video" status, as did its spiritual predecessor Marley And Me.But dammit if it didn't make me tear up here and there. Dammit dammit dammit.The humans are OK in a fairly soapy set of stories (interesting to see Peggy Lipton, one of Paul McCartney's paramours back in the 60s, as adult Hannah). But the dogs walk away with the honours.Did I enjoy it? Yes, I did. But I hated myself for it. Cute animals - feh!Incidentally, I showed it to my dog-loving wife and daughter on DVD, and they both scoffed disparagingly at it.

A little hokey, and the narrator's voice was too saccharine for my taste; but up there with Benji and Air Bud.

This heartwarming movie had me crying and laughing throughout. Tugs on every single heartstring.

Seriously why does movie have a 33% on Rotten Tomatoes. How could anybody watch this movie and think afterwards that is is bad. The movie uses reincarnation to make something both heartwarming and sad. Not to mention the amazing way the movie portrays the point of view of a dog. That is actually where most of the films humor comes from. Yeah, this is a drama with comedy. Overall I would say go check it out. If you ar a dog person, you will love this movie. The only thing I can say in order to avoid spoilers is that you might need some tissues.