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Max, le meilleur ami de l'homme

Original title: Man's Best Friend
  • 1993
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
5.1K
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Max, le meilleur ami de l'homme (1993)
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A genetically engineered dog escapes from the science facility where it was created. A family takes it in unaware of its deadly instincts which soon emerge. The scientist who created the dog... Read allA genetically engineered dog escapes from the science facility where it was created. A family takes it in unaware of its deadly instincts which soon emerge. The scientist who created the dog tries to find it before its too late.A genetically engineered dog escapes from the science facility where it was created. A family takes it in unaware of its deadly instincts which soon emerge. The scientist who created the dog tries to find it before its too late.

  • Director
    • John Lafia
  • Writer
    • John Lafia
  • Stars
    • Ally Sheedy
    • Lance Henriksen
    • Robert Costanzo
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    5.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Lafia
    • Writer
      • John Lafia
    • Stars
      • Ally Sheedy
      • Lance Henriksen
      • Robert Costanzo
    • 60User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Ally Sheedy
    Ally Sheedy
    • Lori Tanner
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Dr. Jarret
    Robert Costanzo
    Robert Costanzo
    • Detective Kovacs
    Fredric Lehne
    Fredric Lehne
    • Perry
    John Cassini
    John Cassini
    • Detective Bendetti
    J.D. Daniels
    • Rudy
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Ray
    Trula M. Marcus
    • Annie
    Robin Frates
    • Judy Sanders
    Rick Barker
    Rick Barker
    • Mailman
    Bradley Pierce
    Bradley Pierce
    • Chet
    Robert Arentz
    • EMAX Security Guard
    Cameron Arnett
    Cameron Arnett
    • Dog Catcher #1
    Adam Carl
    • Dog Catcher #2
    Thomas Rosales Jr.
    Thomas Rosales Jr.
    • Mugger
    Ray Lykins
    Ray Lykins
    • KCBG Security Guard
    Mickey Cassidy
    Mickey Cassidy
    • Paper Boy
    Robert Shaye
    Robert Shaye
    • Mobile Mechanic
    • (as L.E. Moko)
    • Director
      • John Lafia
    • Writer
      • John Lafia
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    6kevin_robbins

    This is a fun movie to watch but just an average addition to the horror genre

    Man's Best Friend (1999) is a childhood classic that I recently rewatched on Tubi. The storyline follows a genetically engineered dog who escapes from his laboratory and is adopted by an oblivious family. He becomes over protective of the child in the family and begins a killing spree. The creator of the dog will try to help law enforcement track down the dog and stop the killing spree.

    This movie is written and directed by John Lafia (Child's Play 2) and stars Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club), Fredric Lehne (Men in Black), Robert Costanzo (Die Hard 2) and John Cassini (Se7en).

    This is definitely one of those movies that's more fun than good. Lance Henriksen is awesome in this and always easy to root for, whether he's a good or bad guy. There's a bunch of light hearted scenes in this that make you smile - the opening post man sequence, the female dog back and forth and the cat scene are all worthwhile. However, the kill scenes always disappoint me and they all could have been better. The storyline is fairly straightforward and the conclusion is predictable.

    Overall, this is a fun movie to watch but just an average addition to the horror genre. I would score this a 6/10 and recommend seeing it once.
    brandonsites1981

    * *1/2 out of 4.

    Dog that has had genetic experiments conducted on it is saved by a news reporter investigating a sciene lab. However, the dogs genetics have been mixed with several other animals and it kills anything or anyone that gets in the way of him and his new owner. Fun premise with some creative moments goes down the path you would expect, but still is entertaining anyway. The cast is used to little effect as this is a showcase for the dog.

    Rated R; Violence and Profanity.
    6merklekranz

    Not enough Henriksen is the biggest problem ...................

    This mutated dog sci-fi/ horror / black comedy requires complete suspension of disbelief, and if you can live with that premise, you will find "Man's Best Friend" entertaining. Although Lance Henriksen receives second billing, his screen time is somewhat disappointing. The sci-fi element is never explored, giving way to "Cudjo"-like maulings and some moments of "dark comedy". There is a little too much cutesy stuff involving the genetically engineered dog, but overall other than the lack of Henriksen, this is a totally acceptable time waster. The dog is really the star, with the actors assuming a secondary role. - MERK
    7Coventry

    Who let the genetically manipulated psycho-dog out? W00F!

    It's the same old story... Girl rescues dog from test lab, girl wants to keep cute and heroic dog as her pet, dog turns out to be a genetically altered killing machine that wants to destroy girl's fiancée by peeing acid on his face. Hm, on second thought, it's not that common at all! In fact, with its absurdly ingenious plot, tongue-in-cheek humor and excessive gore, "Man's Best Friend" is one of the best horror movies of the overall disappointing 90s decade.

    It's been approximately 25 years since I watched "Man's Best Friend" for the first and last time. I loved it instantly, but due to my youthful age at the time, I only had eyes for the virulent dog-attacks and thus never really realized that writer/director John Lafia delivered a pitch-black comedy. Lance Henriksen is exquisite as the mad scientist who turned an ordinary cuddly Tibetan Mastiff into the undefeatable and super-intelligent Max-3000. When TV anchor Ally Sheedy sets him free, she doesn't realize she activated a drooling time bomb.

    Name any cliché involving dogs in the movies; - "Man's Best Friend" features it! Max runs after paperboys on bikes, chases kittens up trees, bites sadist dog abusers in the crotch, fools around with dog catchers and fanatically grabs arrogant mailmen by the throat. The difference with Max is that everything is just a tad bit ...bloodier! For the skeptical viewers who then still don't believe "Man's Best Friend" is a parody, just look at the sequence where our furry anti-hero Max spots a cute blond Lassie, and a cover of Paul Anka's "Puppy Love" spontaneously begins to play. Delicious!
    5Bernie4444

    And they call it puppy love

    Lori Tanner (Ally Sheedy) a mediocre reporter who dreams of big-time. She gets her big break as she sneaks into a laboratory that is accused of having animal cruelty. She unwittingly releases poor pitiful Max, a lab experiment hound, in her pursuit for justice and a great story.

    Max returns the favor by protecting her from a mugger. They soon bond and Lori is oblivious to Max's potential for good or evil.

    The fun part of the movie is that we get to see Max's potential for good or evil. The situation makes us cheer for Max and overlook his few foibles. We also suspect and look forward to our local authorities (Robert Costanzo, and John Cassini) becoming dog chow.

    It was a nice touch having the comic relief of dog catchers in this presentation.

    It's not the best film or the worst or the best story or the worst but it is worth watching.

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    • Trivia
      The dog used to portray the DNA-altered dog is a Tibetan Mastiff.
    • Goofs
      When Ray is talking to Max, Lori's right hand is on her lap. However, in the next shot, her hand is on the side of the chair.
    • Quotes

      DR. JARRET: We're not talking *man's best friend* here!".

    • Crazy credits
      Max can be heard barking after the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      TV version also has an extended scene where Lori is taking out the trash and finds the empty box of the poison that Perry tried to poison Max with, while Rudy is making his milk shake.
    • Connections
      Featured in Moviewatch: Episode #2.7 (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Puppy Love
      Written by Paul Anka

      Performed by Martin Blasick (as Marty Blasick)

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 1994 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Man's Best Friend
    • Filming locations
      • Sierra Madre, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Roven-Cavallo Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,974,636
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,861,079
      • Nov 21, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,974,636
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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