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  Written May 21, 2007

  Roll Over and Play Dead

  by Halvafilm

  Molly Shannon's performance is good but her character is just so not loveable. All the good will that she builds up in the beginning of the film quickly vanishes during the rest of the movie. The movie drones on and overall I left not wanting a dog of my own.

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• So-so
  Written April 16, 2007

  Weird Tone

  by beckyd

  Year of the Dog is all about loving the animals. But you can't tell whether the filmmaker Mike White really loves the animals, or is making fun of the people who love the animals. Molly Shannon and Peter Saarsgard are amazing, though.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 5, 2007

  MUST SEE>>>if you are an animal lover.

  by phoboy

  This movie was the best I had seen in a long time. I am vegan and I proudly support this movie. This is a very thought provoking movie spiced with some excellent comedic talent. It will make you realize the value of all life.

  • 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written May 29, 2007

  original

  by xtian2007

  just because a movie doesn't have the usual formula of guns and *** doesn't mean it isn't bad. on the contrary, this is a movie with an original story and a well-developed protagonist, and it also doesn't follow the usual hollywood cliches whereby a female lead must ultimately fall in love in order to find happiness. a great movie, with great performances!

  • 5 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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• I'll Pass
  Written October 25, 2008

  by marie_hatzioa

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• I'll Pass
  Written August 31, 2008

  by dbcall

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• Oh No!
  Written April 18, 2007

  Funny...not!

  by iknowbest

  Ths is not a comedy, black or otherwise. While my heart is in the same place as the movie's seems to be, i.e. opposed to animal cruelty, the film goes too far, trying to answer unanswerable problems with strained attempts at humour that are only embarrasing. It is pedantic and preachy. A totally unpleasant experience.

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• So-so
  Written April 24, 2007

  by Roadrider125

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• Must Go!
  Written April 24, 2007

  Year of the Dog

  by bob41

  Great film for animal lover and a lesson in life (follow your passion) for us all.

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• I'll Pass
  Written July 26, 2008

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  Written May 6, 2007

  Not what I was expecting...

  by nashmoviefan

  In some ways, this reminded me somewhat of Happy Feet - the story of the dancing penguins. Another case of "oh, by the way, let me be beat you with this message about global warming". In this case, substitute dogs for penguins, and treatment of animals for global warming, and let's call it a day. While there were pleasant moments, especially with Regina King, I wouldn't recommend it. Could Peter Sarsgaard play a less sympathetic carrier?

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• I'll Pass
  Written October 7, 2010

  by CAPTMVLV

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• Must Go!
  Written May 4, 2007

  by oznog27

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• Oh No!
  Written April 28, 2007

  what the heck was that crud?

  by Dimitri Sevastopoulo

  It was terrible! I left a third of the way through it. I think I left a little too late. I f you want to learn a good depressing story, this is still not the right movie for you. It was a terrible depressing movie. For your own good, don't see it. Your day will become very boring. Trust me!

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  Written April 28, 2007

  Touching and sad

  by ParisJFK

  If you are expecting a light hearted comedy this movie is not for you. It requires a box of tissues followed by a vegetarian meal. Very emotional and touching. Excellent performance by Molly Shannon.

  • 1 out of 3 found this review helpful.
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