![]() Meanwhile, under the surface, A Dog’s Purpose tackles heavy topics of life, love, death, abuse, grief, and euthanasia. As a PG-rated family film, audiences of all ages will delight in the adventures of The Dog as it goes from life to life playing, learning, and loving. Surprisingly, A Dog’s Purpose works on two-levels. It’s not the first time that a film personifies a dog – Milo & Otis and The Incredible Journey, to start – yet, the unique way it approaches the journey of The Dog is surprisingly evocative and sincere.ĭirected by Lance Hallström ( The Cider House Rules/ Chocolat/ Dear John), A Dog’s Purpose follows the journey of one dog, narrated by Josh Gad ( Frozen), as it seeks to understand the meaning of its existence through five lifetimes and several families. Bruce Cameron novel of the same name, A Dog’s Purpose approaches the human-canine relationship strictly from the canine perspective. They force us to move and engage with the world, and mostly, they provide unconditional love. Their companionship makes joys sweeter and pains duller. Courtesy of Universal Picturesĭogs have a way of impacting everyone they touch in a way we don’t fully understand. ![]() That said, we can move on to the review proper. It’s a shame as, on the whole, A Dog’s Purpose exemplifies the significance of humanity’s relationship with our furry friends. True or not, the knowledge that one of the animals may have been in harm’s way during production casts a pallor over several important scenes, if not the entire film. Using the internal review of the matter as cover, Amblin Entertainment and distributor Universal Pictures jointly decided to cancel the world premiere and press junket ahead of the national release. ![]() The studio denies the allegations, as does Gavin Polone, one of the producers on the film. A video posted by TMZ on the 18th of January depicts two instances of a German Shepherd under duress during production. It’s important to address the controversy that surrounds A Dog’s Purpose before moving forward. ![]()
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