Diagonaldi Very well executed

Majorthebys Charming and brutal

Freaktana A Major Disappointment

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Sven Timmermans I first saw this movie when I was 12 years old. It has lingered on in my mind from time to time and I just saw it again today (I'm 26 now).Needless to say, I was way too young when I first saw it, but my parents probably didn't read the description and thought it was just another animation. The movie is depressing, gut wrenching, and far too deep for children. Thankfully, it didn't scar me despite the graphic imagery.I don't want to say too much about the plot or anything, but everyone should definitely give this film a fair shot (if you can take depressing movies). It is one of the most touching movies I have ever seen and despite its age it has that nice nostalgic feel that only hand-drawn animation achieves. The only thing keeping me from giving this a perfect 10 is the sound which hasn't aged as well.I consider it a unique piece of art that's essential viewing for every fan of cinema.

orsonlovespeas Came across this one randomly on Netflix. I'm a huge animation fan, both of silly stuff like Bugs Bunny or Animaniacs, but also of more serious toned animation ranging from Batman to Ghost in the Shell or Jin-Roh. That being said I was instantly drawn to The Plague Dogs. I struggled with whether or not I should watch it, having an incredibly soft heart for animals, and dogs are held very high in my heart. Doing some reading about the film and the story, I decided to go through with it.I've watched a ton of films, some great, some decent, and a ton of schlock. The Plague Dogs rates for me as brilliant. I won't go into a ton of details about the plot. Two dogs who are subjected to scientific experiments with cruel overtones by chance manage to escape. They have different backgrounds, and different demons. They escape what for them is hell...only to be in the wilderness of the English countryside with no idea how to survive.There is no false hope given here, and from the start we are looking at an existence that knows no happiness. It does not start well. It never gets to a 'better' place, and it ends in a way that is crushing (at least for me and from what I've read here for others too). It is not a film for young children, not because of objectionable material, but because it is an adult story. At 29 years old, I was left in tears, both when I watched it and the day after. It leaves an impression, one that a young child would probably not be able to understand.It is wonderfully acted, beautifully drawn, and will speak to you in a haunting way if you let it. I don't feel that the film is specifically pro-animal rights or has anything of a hardcore specific agenda. It is a story that quite frankly would not be as interesting with humans at the focus. A great and powerful experience doesn't have to be uplifting or happy. Brace yourself for a beautifully sad journey, one certainly worth taking.

velcrocandy This movie had been recommended to me because I had watched "Watership Down" years ago, and I found it very interesting and unlike any other animated movie. I was told that "The Plague Dogs" was similar in make, so I thought I would give it a try. This gave me the same eerie feel, but it kept me on my toes, almost like a suspense film. I have never seen a film so accurately display dog's behaviors AND personify them... Instead of just talking dogs, I felt as if I was just given a translation of what they would have really been saying if they COULD talk. This made the movie feel so real to me, I connected with the characters and this movie was simply a pleasure to look at. The realistic environments, the glistening coats of the dogs, even the water trickling down the stream was a relief from most modern animation.I am not one to cry when I watch movies. This movie made me sob and sob, in the beginning I cried, and in the end I cried. Like I said in my summary: it's definitely tough for dog lovers to watch!!! I would highly recommend this movie, however it is not for kids 16 and under. If you think you'd like to watch it with your family, the parental guidance on this site is incredibly helpful for this, and for any movie on here. 10/10 in my opinion!! What a great movie!!

Criticman12 The 80's was a dark time for animation because animated films soon started to become more serious. One of them was the 1982 animated film, "The Plague Dogs". Based on the Richard Adams book by the same name.I really love this movie. The animation was great because the character model's look real and the backgrounds were nicely drawn. the character's were interesting including The Todd and the humans. What I like about the human's is there role in the movie, instead of being cowardly villains, they are scientists that do experiments on animals and they won't stop until they capture the two runaway dogs."The Plague Dogs", is a movie definitely worth watching if you're looking for a good animated film to watch. But this movie is NOT for kids.