Think Like a Dog

OK, it's a kids' movie, so kids will probably like it much more than I did.

My initial expectations had to be lowered significantly as the movie progressed. If you actively engage in a willing suspension of disbelief it will help. The movie is average, but in many places tries too hard to be something more. And the pace reminded me of someone trying to drive a stick shift for the first time.

The plot is one that has been used before in some form or another: talking dog as a result of a science experiment gone awry; greedy bad guy tries to steal the technology; you know the rest -- no need for spoilers here.

If you tend to easily spot plot holes, or cheesy gimmicks, you will be kept painfully busy. The happy ending, in addition to being predictable, was less than satisfying.

If you're able to put all of the adult thinking aside for 90 minutes, you might actually enjoy the movie.

Decent kids movie,predictable,somewhat forced comedy,and below mediocre acting children wise

Probably made for a younger audience. Many of the jokes are just easy, gratuitous humor. It IS a fun premise. The kid invents something that let's him understand the dog's thoughts! The kids are all precocious.. they are saying things that kids this young just wouldn't know.. or say. It's a love story, where oli (gabriel bateman) has a crush on a classmate. But they kind of drop that storyline. Lots of current adult stars in here. Duhamel, fox, nayyar. When oli's parents are about to break up, he gets sad and emotional, yelling at them. Sad music. This all works if we all buy into everything...that little kids say all these clever, adult things, and that oli can talk with his dog. I guess I just wasn't in the mood or something. Just wasn't really willing to buy into it all. The dog makes so many wise-ass snide comments, trying to be so clever. Everyone does a good job with the lines they are given, but the script needed a make over. And a kidnapping. But that gets dropped. And something about satellites? Really? And the dog uses the word "ennui"? If it's aimed at younger kids, who says ennui?? Lost me, just about there. Then, lots of fart jokes. From the dog. Written and directed by gil junger.

Could have been a whole lot better had they not had the dog talk. Been there done that.

Poorly written, lots of minor implausibilities made it hard to watch. Turned off after 30 min and wish rewind would give me that time back. However, it's a 'cute' family film that's not full of profanity, violence or innuendo so there's that. Wish it had been better written.