What an odd reply. I guess you didn't see my second comment on this thread where I said
I rate things on how much I enjoyed a film, not necessarily how good I think it is (the two are not always the same thing). So if you really really like dogs, and you rate on that basis, nothing wrong with it I guess.
Why would asking a question about people's reasons for rating a film reflect anything at all about my being a movie buff or not? I'm not sure I count myself as a 'buff' (I'm certainly not buff) but I do watch a hell of a lot of movies, cutting across all genres, all ages, all periods. I hoover up films, (thaks to insomnia, I'm getting through 3 a day most of the time) and love them or hate them for reasons that are as personal to me as your reasons are for you. It's good to be different, but I also like to understand and discuss how other people react to films. That's OK isn't it? Maybe a little naive, but I also think that some interesting insights come from asking seemingly obvious questions.
Gere IS good in this, I agree, but I think what struck me as odd about the film (or me) was how little I responded to it and the things that are usually massive triggers for me to blub. That lack of reaction on my part made me feel that perhaps the film lacked a certain ... I don't know, cogency isn't quite the right word, but it'll do. And because of that, my reaction, I felt interested enough to explore how other people came to the film and how they responded to it.
No need to feelsorry for me - I may not have had a dog pine away for me, but I do have the unconditional love of and for my daughter to keep me going. Now
that's a powerful thing - I challenge any dog lover to feel what I do every time I look across the breakfast table.
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saltnurwound
9 years ago
Sven,
I think you're getting a few odd responses because the question's answers are so obvious.
As you stated, sometimes a naive question will get a good conversation going, but you should also expect a few head scratching replies amongst it all.
I'm a little confused as to how this story didn't captivate you. I've seen movies about different animals that I've never had much of a thought about, like whales, dolphins and such... but still understood the amazing connection between people and animals.
You said you had cats before? I suppose if your only real experience with animals in your life was with a cat(s) you would not get just how different dogs are. I had an ex GF who had one of the coolest cats I've ever known, but most cats, while affectionate... are so on their own schedule.
Dogs are utterly different. A mere facial expression is enough to communicate with a dog. And then relationship with a dog is one like no other. It's great that you love your daughter like you do, but unlike kids, dogs never turn into little evil most erstwhile during their teens. (Mine sure did!) When you hear people speak of unconditional love of a dog, it truly is that. They hold no grudges. You can yell at them for getting into the kitchen garbage can and they will give you the look of sorry until they beat you down. (They're no dummies!)
Anyway, you can probably assume from here on out that any movie starring a loving dog will be rated high by dog lovers.
You also might consider getting a puppy for that daughter of yours. Dogs have an amazing way of teaching empathy and unless your little one is allergic, I have Kitt le doubt she would forever appreciate the gift that dogs are.
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minty_fresh
8 years ago
I have a couple of dogs, and while I love my cat more (one dog is actually my sister's, and the other is the family dog, while the cat is mine), I love them very much; and I think dogs are remarkable creatures.
However, I hated this movie. The thought of that dog spending the rest of his life waiting for someone who was NEVER going to show up was depressing. And as a whole, the movie was boring and lacked a decent plot. A man gets a dog, forms a bond with it, dies, and then the dogs waits for the man to come back until IT dies. It's simpler than a Michael Bay film, and slightly less interesting. That's maybe enough plot for a TV movie, but not a full-length one.
Honestly, the fact that this movie has such a high rating is shocking, especially when I can think of a few other films more deserving of being in the top 250.
"I smile 'cause I have no idea what's going on."
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CatrionaM
9 years ago
I don't really like people because most in my experience are not decent.
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