Friday, November 28, 2014

Review: Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a Western remake of a Japanese film based on a true story that occurred in Shibuya, Japan.

This movie is difficult to describe without giving away major plot details that are best experienced through watching the movie if you are not already familiar with the story. The basic setup is that a man finds a puppy who has lost his way and decides to take him in.



The two of them bond and a deep friendship is born. The movie is emotional and heartwarming, and towards the end it becomes heavy. People who have a dog may be able to relate to what is happening a bit more than non-dog owners. Despite that, it can still leave an impact on any viewer.

It makes good use of music and uses a dog's view of the world which helps better demonstrate what Hachi the dog is feeling. It feels very humane with its lack of CGI or other obtrusive special effects. This movie uses very little in order to tell a whole lot.

Final Verdict: Red light, sit down to watch this and prepared to release your emotions.

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