A Dog's Journey
Josh Gad and Dennis Quaid return for the sequel to the heartwarming family drama, A Dog's Purpose, based on W. Bruce Cameron's novel.
When Bailey's (voiced by Gad) new playmate CJ (Kathryn Prescott) is taken away by CJ's mother (Betty Gilpin. TV's Glow), Bailey makes an oath to protect her at any cost.
- Director:
- Gail Mancuso (feature debut)
- Writer:
- W. Bruce CameronMaya ForbesCathryn MichonWallace Wolodarsky
- Cast:
- Josh GadDennis QuaidMarg HelgenbergerBetty GilpinKathryn PrescottHenry Lau
Reviews & comments
Stuff
pressIf you're a fan of doggy derring-do or TV family dramas like This is Us, then you'll lap this up.
Variety
pressA steady stream of corn-syrup sentiment binding what would otherwise amount to a feature-length montage of adorable doggy reaction GIFs.
The Times
pressIt's preposterous, not half as much fun as last time and, crucially, not at all sad.
The New York Times
pressI suppose it's a genuine achievement that a movie packed with as much delightful canine (and agreeable human) talent as this one should be so insufferable.
The Guardian
pressOnly its restlessness feels novel, tailored as it is to wet-nosed viewers made distractible by hours of scrolling through floof-centric Instagram feeds.
Los Angeles Times
pressIt's about halfway through the film when one realises how much deeper Mancuso and team are going with this dog's journey... It's about how dogs can fill the hole in your heart that a person might leave.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt quietly boosts a message of resilience and self-belief to young girl audiences, advising them that it's always a smarter move to love nice boys and dogs rather than abusive jerks and pet haters.
Stuff
pressIf you're a fan of doggy derring-do or TV family dramas like This is Us, then you'll lap this up.
Variety
pressA steady stream of corn-syrup sentiment binding what would otherwise amount to a feature-length montage of adorable doggy reaction GIFs.
The Times
pressIt's preposterous, not half as much fun as last time and, crucially, not at all sad.
The New York Times
pressI suppose it's a genuine achievement that a movie packed with as much delightful canine (and agreeable human) talent as this one should be so insufferable.
The Guardian
pressOnly its restlessness feels novel, tailored as it is to wet-nosed viewers made distractible by hours of scrolling through floof-centric Instagram feeds.
Los Angeles Times
pressIt's about halfway through the film when one realises how much deeper Mancuso and team are going with this dog's journey... It's about how dogs can fill the hole in your heart that a person might leave.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt quietly boosts a message of resilience and self-belief to young girl audiences, advising them that it's always a smarter move to love nice boys and dogs rather than abusive jerks and pet haters.
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