Anyone - A Dog of Flanders (1999) Discussion

[–] GalitMirav 18 years ago

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I gave it a 10 out of 10. I cried when I first saw it in theatres. I really thought that Nello had _____. (I don't want to spoil it for everyone else, although I doubt many people come to this board.) Send me a PM and we'll talk about it.

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[–] Nancyforjoy 18 years ago

I thought the movie was GREAT ! What is a PM ??

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[–] GalitMirav 17 years ago

PM = Private message.

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[–] nicoledesapio 17 years ago

I love this movie. Usually I don't really like movies involving dogs (being a cat-lover myself), but I'll make an exception for A DOG OF FLANDERS, as it's hardly about the dog at all. Instead, it's a warm human drama about love, forgiveness, imagination, and following your dreams. Michele Le Grand (Jon Voigt) is my favorite character.

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[–] GalitMirav 18 years ago

This is my favorite non-Star Wars movie of all time.

Specifically, if I had to rank every movie I liked, Revenge of the Sith would be first, followed by A Dog of Flanders.

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[–] GalitMirav 18 years ago

It's too bad there isn't more activity on this board.

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[–] ritaoden 17 years ago

i loved it! jeremy james kissner is amazing, how old was he when they filmed this, because he looks about maybe 10ish, but if i did the math right hes 14, but there is no was he is 14 in this movie, hes so little

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[–] GalitMirav 17 years ago

1999 - Jeremy would be 13 or 14. I think that he plays Nello at age 12/13.

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[–] lachina3000 16 years ago

This story is super famous in Japan. It's told as the original, not altered ending like this movie or even books published in US.
I think Nello in the original book is 15yo.

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[–] ginnyweasl 16 years ago

this used to be my favourite movie, i watched it over and over agian, i jsut recently found it in my VHS collection and watched it again, still jsut as great as the first thousand times i watched it.

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[–] Mytoshoshkosh 16 years ago

Excellent Film. Need to buy on DVD. Jesse James and Jeremy James Kissner did wonderful.

Mytosh

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[–] FutureStar411 16 years ago

This movie is so well done. Such a wonderful story. Plus the dog is beyond adorable!

"I'm being stalked by a psycho killer and I hide in the shower?!" -Piper Halliwell

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[–] safari41 15 years ago

I saw the last half of this movie early this am, I hope to catch the whole
thing next showing. I loved it!!!

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[–] chromeveela 15 years ago

I've seen this movie 3 times already and I've yet to see the beginning! I always miss at least the first 30 minutes. >_<
Is it just me, or does anyone else find tears in their eyes when Nello returns the money to the Cogez's and leaves without any food or Patrasche? That's my favorite part!

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Allan: Oh, this one again? How clever.

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[–] LatigoMeans 15 years ago

I liked this film for what it was, but I don't like the idea that we are force fed happy endings that detour from the original story. Both this version and the 1960 version are guilty of this.
Secondly, this version pretty much minimalizes Patrasche which further fails as a proper telling of the story.
Too bad, a good cast and decent budget should have resulted in a much better movie.

~LjM
Put your pants on, Spartacus!

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[–] atrain24 14 years ago

I remember when this came out in the movies, and it was the first movie that made me cry. I was 9 at the time, and I had a huge crush on Nello, and yes I liked it very much and had it on video, but I haven't seen it in forever. I'd like to see it again

"Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue."

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[–] farrendaniels1 12 years ago

I totally disagree. We all loved it and wish there were more films this good around. I am dying of cancer and this helped me tell my children that there is life after death.

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[–] farrendaniels1 12 years ago

I give it five stars also! Wonderful film. Wished I'd seen it with my family when it first came out. Just got it from a friend on DVD as a gift! I recommend it to everyone!

Michele Johnson

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[–] farrendaniels1 12 years ago

No, I agree. Loved the film and that part especially made me tear up!

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[–] farrendaniels1 12 years ago

You need to watch the whole thing from the begining. I have many times with family and friends and everyone loved it. Bought it as gifts on DVD to give to people who want to really be touched at the holidays. Hollywood needs to make films this powerful much more. Great for the whole family!!!! 5 stars!!!

J. Stephens

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[–] farrendaniels1 12 years ago

Yes, I and our extended family cried! It is a beautiful and touching film!

Dana Stewert

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