Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby.Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby.Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby.
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This is a movie that reminds me of my childhood. Amazing dog actor. Not a CGI movie with CGI dogs. Heartwarming story. It was just rusty in the beginning when the guy was trying to train the dog by himself. Doesn't have a clue. You would think if you were trying out for the K9 unit for 7 years, you would get some basic understanding of dogs. Just my opinion.
7.5 stars - I round UP.
This is a bit in the Hallmark arena for me (I am NOT a Hallmark fan at all), but the dog was so darling and great, I had to watch it all the way through and I am SO GLAD I did!!
Yes, this is a wholesome story, but so what? I think we all need a bit of this type of entertainment every so often and this movie is a great way to get it.
What really made me a fan was the ending. WOW!
Watch it and enjoy. Have the tissues ready. It's worth the time.
This is a bit in the Hallmark arena for me (I am NOT a Hallmark fan at all), but the dog was so darling and great, I had to watch it all the way through and I am SO GLAD I did!!
Yes, this is a wholesome story, but so what? I think we all need a bit of this type of entertainment every so often and this movie is a great way to get it.
What really made me a fan was the ending. WOW!
Watch it and enjoy. Have the tissues ready. It's worth the time.
It's a Border Collie! Best dogs on the planet. If you, like me, like all dog movies, you'll like this one. Based on a true story, gives fascinating detail of how K-9 search and rescue dogs work. Good family movie.
It's formulaic and predictable, but this film touches the heart and deals with two moral stories-- that of a dyslexic, hyperactive Trooper who wants to be in the K9 unit... and a shelter dog he's challenged to work with. If you like this kind of film, you won't have a dry eye by the end of the movie.
The acting is good from all parties. Directing is fine, music fits the story, and it's realistic enough to not suspend belief. There are lots of cliches here... but also some very good lessons to learn, for children and adults alike.
Overall a very enjoyable movie to watch, and good points to be noted, especially in post-viewing discussions with children. I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys a good, basic family-oriented film.
The acting is good from all parties. Directing is fine, music fits the story, and it's realistic enough to not suspend belief. There are lots of cliches here... but also some very good lessons to learn, for children and adults alike.
Overall a very enjoyable movie to watch, and good points to be noted, especially in post-viewing discussions with children. I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys a good, basic family-oriented film.
This was such a wonderful heartwarming family movie if I could give it 12 Stars I would I love the fact that it shows you you can't just give up on a dog because they don't seem to know how to obey also I am so glad they didn't use some actor dog and they used a dog that was actually rescued from a shelter it was also nice to see the actor from flash play a police officer he did such a great job they even threw in the superhero term this is definitely a feel-good movie for the whole family.
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- TriviaBear, the dog playing Ruby, is an actual rescue dog that was saved from a shelter just in time.
- GoofsWhen trooper Daniel O'Neil pursues a speeding car and when he drives to the search and rescue site, he allows Ruby to ride in the front passenger seat. K9 officers are never transported in the front seat. They always ride in the canine insert or cage inside the vehicle. If the K9 police vehicle is in an accident, it is safer for responding emergency personnel to treat the handler if the dog is contained in a canine cage, as the dog will protect the handler.
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Matt Zarrella: We found the body. We got a tip from a neighbor. Buried under the deck, covered in three inches of cement. It's a miracle Ruby even caught the scent. You made the wrong call. You should have trusted your K9.
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