
Variety
Pic's main problem is that its human story lacks drama; Hachi's the central attraction.
Full reviewBased 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.
Pic's main problem is that its human story lacks drama; Hachi's the central attraction.
Full reviewSensitively directed and rarely over-sentimental, this touching parable will likely ravish the emotions of dog lovers.
Full reviewLasse Hallstrom dishes up more classy mediocrity with this brazenly uncomplicated treat for dog lovers.
Full reviewDirector 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."
Full reviewHachi: A Dog's Tale is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix and Apple TV and Neon Rentals.
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