Patrick: Aprendendo a Amar

This was silly and ridiculous at times, but was overall a funny pick-me-up film. If you're looking for something light, positive, and family-friendly this would be a great choice.

Keep in mind, I say this while giving all credit to Patrick, the dog, HE is the most natural actor in the whole film: it's a cute film! There are scenes that are predictable, i.e. the young woman whose life is a mess, and gets messier... The scenes with Patrick are absolutely priceless! It's worth it to get through the movie just to see those scenes with Patrick. Patrick has a big ego, but he's very lovable and loyal. The reviews that are critical, they are critics and I get it, but it's rare to find a film that you can recommend it to friends and family, it's a clean film that will at least leave you smiling at the end. As many funny parts, there's just as many cheesy parts that make you want to roll your eyes, but I've seen it twice now and I'll probably see it a few more times.

If you're expectations are just not that high, if you just want some easy entertainment, some laughs (predictable ones but overall not that bad) Patrick might be a movie for you. The entire movie is a feelgood family movie, not much of a story going on except the easy cheesy moments you usually have with these kind of movies. I did enjoy it, mostly because it's about a dog and that happens to be my weak spot, so I can't really complain. But to be realistic it's a movie fine to watch once on a rainy sunday with the whole family but that's about it. The acting is passable, nothing great but nothing cringing either. Could it have been better? Certainly but for dog lovers it will do the job.

I didn't know what to expect, but this movie kept my attention, had some interesting subplots, and was genuinely sweet and funny. The lead was likable and the pug was adorable. I enjoyed Sarah's interactions with her family, her work life, and there was even some romance. If you enjoy romantic comedies or even family films featuring animals, this may be the film for you.

A typical chick flick with an adorable pug as a storyline!