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Old Dogs

Old Dogs

Two best friends — one unlucky-in-love divorcee (Robin Williams) and the other a fun-loving bachelor (John Travolta) — have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of six-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The not-so-kid-savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the twins, leading to one debacle after another, and perhaps to a new-found understanding of what’s really important in life.

Starring John Travolta, Robin Williams, Justin Long, Seth Green, Kelly Preston, Bernie Mac, Matt Dillon

Directed by Walt Becker ('Wild Hogs', 'Van Wilder')

Written by David Diamond, David Weissman

Family, Comedy | 1hr 28mins | Rated (PG) | contains low level violence | Origin: USA | NZ Distributor: Disney

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  • You won’t learn any new comic tricks from this mangy old storyline and toothless brand of humour. Canine metaphors aside, Old Dogs is a bland effort that draws groans more often than it does laughs.

    Slapstick physical gags occasionally hit the mark, but often fall flat with jokes you’ve seen a hundred times before with better results. Mostly the film veers towards a sanitized version of toilet humour that only seems half-hearted because it can’t really go for the jugular, what with this being aimed at impressionable kids and all.

    Despite the weak material, the big name cast members try in vain to make it work. Travolta is nothing if not palpably enthusiastic, while Robin Williams shows glimpses of his undoubted comic talents. Surprisingly though, it’s probably Seth Green who is the highlight.

    The biggest problem is that recent animated features have raised the bar for family entertainment, so this style of film comes across as an obsolete relic from a bygone age. Efforts like this one only hasten the demise.

    By Andreas Heinemann, Flicks.co.nz

 Our Rating       1

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  • Old Dogs

     1

    Well known actors of course, but the story wasn't good at all. Waste of money.

    By Kim

  •  5

    By S

  • very very funny

     5

    wow flicks! did we even see the same film? this was the funniness film I have seen in recent memory. yes it was predictable but comedys dont need to have the best script twists...they just need to be funny.
    I went to an early session and enjoyed it so much I went back home to see if someone wanted to go to a later session the same day!

    If the world is getting you down go and see this movie.

    By the Habit

  •  5

    it was a great comedy and action movie perfect for kids and adults

    By tooth fairy

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Press Reviews

  • Hollywood Reporter

    Insipid, predictable, broad comedy mixed with Disney Family Values makes for one exasperating sit.
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  • NZ Herald (Francesca Rudkin)

    2 2 out of 5 stars

    With a great cast who were obviously keen to work together, it's amazing that someone couldn't come up with something better than this.
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  • Philadelphia Inquirer

    It runs a fast 88 minutes, is broad as the waistlines of its stars, and is remarkably family-friendly if you don't mind bathroom humor.
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  • San Fransico Chronicle

    This is the weird thing, Old Dogs is not that bad.
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  • Variety (USA)

    Too bad this shrilly tuned comedy doesn't demand more than clock-punching effort from everyone involved.
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