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Hachiko: A Dog's Story
Posted on 5/10/10 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 5/10/10 at 1:21 pm
I don't usually watch the "dog" movies, because most of them are over the top players of the emotional strings or over the top displays of cheese. However, after reading good reviews of this movie and seeing that IMDBhas it rated at 8.1, I decided to give it a shot.
It is a fantastic film!
It's a true story about a dog whose owner dies, and that dog goes to the train station every day waiting for his owner to come home from work. It has Richard Gere and Joan Allen, 2 reputable actors, along with recognizeable faces throughout the movie.
I highly recommend this whether you're a dog film fan or not, for it really is a good story and a well made movie. And yes, it will make you cry. I haven't shed a tear like that since Gibson the Fuhrer yelled freedom at the end of Das Braveheart.
If you have seen this, I am curious as to your thoughts. Maybe I just got sucked into an emotional manipulator, but I don't think so.
It is a fantastic film!
It's a true story about a dog whose owner dies, and that dog goes to the train station every day waiting for his owner to come home from work. It has Richard Gere and Joan Allen, 2 reputable actors, along with recognizeable faces throughout the movie.
I highly recommend this whether you're a dog film fan or not, for it really is a good story and a well made movie. And yes, it will make you cry. I haven't shed a tear like that since Gibson the Fuhrer yelled freedom at the end of Das Braveheart.
If you have seen this, I am curious as to your thoughts. Maybe I just got sucked into an emotional manipulator, but I don't think so.
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Posted on 5/10/10 at 1:28 pm to Midget Death Squad
It'll make you 
like a schoolgirl.
like a schoolgirl.
Posted on 5/10/10 at 1:38 pm to rbWarEagle
quote:this....
It'll make you like a schoolgirl.
Posted on 5/10/10 at 2:28 pm to LSUCanFAN
Havent seen the movie but there is a statue of the dog at the train station.
Posted on 5/10/10 at 2:30 pm to 4nmylifetime
I mention this movie here a long time ago, The movie is better then every dog movie ever made, its really good.
Posted on 5/10/10 at 2:36 pm to 4nmylifetime
in japan?
Posted on 5/10/10 at 3:33 pm to LSUCanFAN
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in japan?
yes. they show a picture of it at the end of the movie.
this was such a strong flick. My eyes were burning from
I hate admitting it, but it was very touching 
Posted on 6/29/10 at 10:10 am to Midget Death Squad
My wife made me watch it last night and my eyes were bloodshot from trying to hide my tears. I think she is at work today still crying. This movie made her cry more than any other she has ever watched. I liked the movie a lot too.
What was different about this movie than other tear jerkers was the longevity with which they were able to make it sad. The second the master died, every scene made you want to cry. It felt like forever. What made it worse was the fact the dog couldn't understand he wasn't coming back like a human could. I felt way worse for the dog than I did the wife.
What was different about this movie than other tear jerkers was the longevity with which they were able to make it sad. The second the master died, every scene made you want to cry. It felt like forever. What made it worse was the fact the dog couldn't understand he wasn't coming back like a human could. I felt way worse for the dog than I did the wife.
Posted on 6/29/10 at 10:19 am to MemphisTiger
This Movie looks damn depressing, not sure if i'll watch it
Posted on 6/29/10 at 11:01 am to dslsufan80
I'm glad this film finally saw the light of day. It was stuck in limbo forever.
It is great story and every bit of it was true.
In case you were wondering, the dog in the movie is an Akita. I have 3 Akitas and I can tell you they are the BEST dog.
Their Loyalty is unbelieveable. They fact that Hachiko continued to wait for his master really speaks to true to the breed.
I know sometimes Akitas get a bad rap as being agressive, but that could not be further from the truth. They are SWEET loving dogs that love affection.
They were actually used to babysit the children of Japanese royalty, and Hellen Keller was the first person to bring a Akita to America.
It is great story and every bit of it was true.
In case you were wondering, the dog in the movie is an Akita. I have 3 Akitas and I can tell you they are the BEST dog.
Their Loyalty is unbelieveable. They fact that Hachiko continued to wait for his master really speaks to true to the breed.
I know sometimes Akitas get a bad rap as being agressive, but that could not be further from the truth. They are SWEET loving dogs that love affection.
They were actually used to babysit the children of Japanese royalty, and Hellen Keller was the first person to bring a Akita to America.
Posted on 7/1/10 at 10:30 am to A Devil Inside
Thanks for the wikipedia update!
Posted on 7/1/10 at 11:11 am to Midget Death Squad
Got this from Netflix a few weeks ago on the OP's suggestion. Glad I did.
Posted on 7/2/10 at 9:11 am to TommyCheeseballs
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MemphisTiger
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Thanks for the wikipeida update
Not a Wiki update. Just speaking from personal experience of being around these dogs since I was 5yo and helping to raise 3 of them myself.
Just was giving a little more insight into this breed for those who enjoyed the movie.
Hope you can understand that. That's all.
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