Karry Best movie of this year hands down!

Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Claire Terry Nothing happens in this film. Literally. Man adopts a dog. He's estranged from his wife (we don't find out why). He's angry (we don't find out why). He rents a house in the country (we don't find out why). He finds a dog trainer who charges $200 a session to a) teach the dog NOT to herd sheep and then b) sit. He drives back home with the dog's head hanging out the window. The End.

kellwyn86 Jeff bridges : is truly a legend. its a sweet movie about a writer and his dog. enjoyed the movie thoroughly. The movie was simple and straight. Heart warming and happy ending. Must watch for every dog owner. Or any animal owner or animal lover for that matter.This movie is quite informative for inexperienced dog owners. Gives you a gist of how to care for an animal that has been through some trauma or is getting used to a new home. a must watch for every animal lover !

lexivanz Although the idea of this movie is okay, the introduction about Devon, the 'dog from hell' is so wrong. In this movie, Devon is introduced as a fearful dog who has been traumatized from the early abusive owner. However, the behavior of the scared dog doesn't really portray the trauma. Instead of being scared of his environment, Devon seems to enjoy his position as a king. Jumping on the bed, cupboards, cars and buses; stealing foods, running relentlessly and chasing people are not the character of a dog who lived in years of abuse. On the contrary, those are signs that the dog has been excessively spoiled, so he thinks he's the king - thats why he has major problems in obedience.If you understand dogs, you'll see that this movie is just so wrong. Besides the wrong development of the dog's character, the people's characters also make me clueless. There is no single clear display of a strong character here, even the dog owner himself. Some other characters seem to appear from the middle of nowhere and that makes the movie even more ridiculous.This movie is only for those who love watching dogs without understanding them.

jahredem This past weekend I caught the last 45 minutes or so at the end of this film on HBO, and enjoyed it thoroughly. So its obvious this isn't the kind of film you need to ask the chronology behind the character's behaviors. I waited to catch the rest of it at a later time.Bridges did a terrific job as usual, accurately depicting a disgruntled fifty something with writers block. He's now numb to the yuppie neighborhood/lifestyle he resides. His outlook of life is droll, he has separated from his wife, his undergraduate daughter rarely visits, and he's constantly under his publishing agent's eye. The dog (Devin) comes into Bridge's life when he agrees to one of his reader's pleas to rehabilitate it. Bridges, feeling he has nothing better to do, accepts the task. Devin is a mess but this film doesn't rely on cheap puns/humor and obvious scenarios that "Marley & Me" cranks out(that is if you drop the airport scene). Unlike "Marley", Riley had been an abused dog, he has some real reasons to have such odd behaviors and distrustful actions towards people. Nearing the end, the movie becomes quite touching as the dialogue fades away and the viewer relies on observation to analyze what exactly is going through the pair's minds. They really used each other to escape from depression and intolerance of the lives they have. Just a feel good quiet movie.On a personal note, this is one film I (and many others) can directly relate too. I had the same issues with my dog which i adopted from a humane society. It just so happened to be during a rough period in my life too. Took a very long time for her to warm up enough to feel comfortable around me and others and now she's doing great, she loves being a dog again!