Patrick: Aprendendo a Amar

So much better than expected, not your usual CGI pet talking plop. Animals were cute without it feeling fake. Story was funny, then sad followed by a twist or two, ending in happily ever after. Super cast of top actors. Best way to spend 2 hours of air conditioned bliss in a heat wave and I came away pleased that i'd only nearly spent our life savings on a small carton of pop corn and a soft drink but the film was good value after all.

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!

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.

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.