
Lasse Hallström "The Hundred-Foot Journey" directed this adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron, which follows a dog voiced by Josh Gad as he is reincarnated as different breeds belonging to various owners. Over the course of multiple lifetimes, the canine's existence intersects with that of a young boy who rescued him in 1962.... (Full plot summary below)
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Lasse Hallström "The Hundred-Foot Journey" directed this adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron, which follows a dog voiced by Josh Gad as he is reincarnated as different breeds belonging to various owners. Over the course of multiple lifetimes, the canine's existence intersects with that of a young boy who rescued him in 1962.
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| St. Louis Post-DispatchGabe HartwigAnyone who has ever loved or said goodbye to a pet will be able to relate to this heartfelt story, adapted by Cathryn Michon from a best-selling novel by W. Bruce Cameron. Director Lasse Hallström uses real animals and limited CGI, so the actors’ interactions with the pets are believable. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura CliffordMaking the film from Bailey's point of view might seem like a good idea, but Cathryn Michon's adaptation of W. Bruce Cameron's best seller offers only the most obvious perspectives and the device inhibits human characterization. |
| ObserverRex ReedIt is without question the best dog movie since "Lassie Come Home." |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfIt's more of a greatest hits package of dog behaviors and projected qualities, missing true heart and greater understanding of the mysteries, tragedies, and happy accidents of life. |
| 3AWJim SchembriAdorable. A Dog's Purpose essentially gives you five dog movies in one...Director Lasse Hallstrom proved his dog-movie credentials with the modern classic Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) and here pulls on every heart-string without ever going off key. |
| Deadline Hollywood DailyPete HammondAn irresistible boy and his dog tale that will have you laughing through tears. For anyone who ever loved a dog. |
| Arkansas Democrat-GazetteDan LybargerTerry Stacey's photography can be as warm and inviting as a lap dog, but it's difficult to invest in any particular dog when we know it's going to come back to life like a video game character. |
| San Francisco ExaminerJeffrey M. AndersonDog movies get a bad rap, and they're certainly not easy to make well. Maybe they're a like a doggie lick in the face, a little annoying and a little wonderful, and, depending on the moment, they can elicit a frown or a smile. This one gets a smile. |
| TheFilmFile.comDustin PutmanThis decades-spanning, semi-anthological drama doesn't need to try to manipulate because its concept, by nature, is manipulative. And, boy, does it work. "A Dog's Purpose" is a small early gem of 2017. |
| Film Journal InternationalDoris ToumarkineWarm, emotionally effective film for dog lovers of all ages traces the many lives of one canine on its soul's journey through different bodies, breeds, generations and owners. |