A Dog’s Purpose is comedy-drama film that was first released in USA on the 25th of January 2017. It was directed by Lasse Hallström who was also the director of Chocolat (2000). The movie is based on the 2010 novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron who is also one of the writers of the film. The promising motion picture charmingly narrates the reincarnated lives of a devoted dog, Bailey, as he tries to answer the greatest question that continues to haunt him in every single life: “What is my purpose?”
The movie is undeniably
insightful. It touches on the tender devotion of dogs to humans and their love
that lives beyond words. It delivers a poignant storytelling and crisp, clear
cinematography that accurately captures the most vulnerable moments that ultimately
appeals to audiences, especially families. Its concept of dog reincarnation is an
interesting take. It also shows a different array of people’s personalities,
exposing their true nature by how they treat animals. Overall, it is an immensely
relatable story to different facets of animal lovers.
The movie isn’t entirely
impeccable. Some supposedly tear-jerking scenes seem forced and awkward to the
point that induces cringing. Bailey is an inconsistent speaker or more
accurately, an inconsistent thinker. His observations range from astute and
wise to the usual, simple thoughts of a dog.
Bailey is an instinct-driven
mammal, and a mammal asking philosophical questions directing to its own existence
is definitely a first –and actually, disturbingly morbid.
The plot is rather
shallow and other dog lives weren’t delved in a much sufficient depth that will
satisfy mature audiences. It is no doubt a kid’s movie, with the supervision of
adults of course.
Though with its flaws, A
Dog’s Purpose will mercilessly tug at your heartstrings, evoking your rawest
emotions. You will find yourself exclaiming “Aw” before the movie even ends.
We could also relate to
Bailey at some point in our lives where we question the point of living in
itself. But, we could take his piece of advice and believe that what truly matters
the most is that we must be here now.
Have fun and live in the moment.
So, dog-loving families,
drag your kids to the living room and pop in A Dog’s Purpose in the DVD player,
your lovable canine lazing over your connected thighs. Other families, simply ignore
the nosy boycotts and just enjoy the cute doggie-goodness this movie brings. It’s
worth a watch.
