Variety
Pic's main problem is that its human story lacks drama; Hachi's the central attraction.
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Based on the 1987 Japanese film Hachi-ko, as well as on a true story, Hachi: A Dog's Tale stars Richard Gere as a college professor who forms a strong and unexplainable bond with an abandoned dog he adopts. From the director of Chocolat and The Cider House Rules.
2009Rating: G93 minsUSA, UK
DramaKids & Family
- Director:
- Lasse Hallström ('Chocolat', 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape', 'The Cider House Rules')
- Writer:
- Stephen P. Lindsey
- Cast:
- Richard GereJoan AllenCary-Hiroyuki TagawaSarah RoemerJason AlexanderErick AvariDavenia McFaddenRobbie Sublett
Hachi: A Dog's Tale | Reviews
Time Out
Sensitively directed and rarely over-sentimental, this touching parable will likely ravish the emotions of dog lovers.
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The Guardian
Lasse Hallstrom dishes up more classy mediocrity with this brazenly uncomplicated treat for dog lovers.
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Los Angeles Times
Director Lasse Hallström and writer Stephen P. Lindsey are to be admired for their firm anti-"Marley & Me" stance. Their tale is simple, told through a child describing his grandfather's dog as his "hero."
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale | Release Details
Hachi: A Dog's Tale is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix and Apple TV and Neon Rentals.