Who doesn't love a classic underdog story—a story about a person who discovers a canine pal that changes their life for the better?
Who doesn’t love a classic underdog story — a story about a person who discovers a canine pal that changes their life for the better? Hollywood has produced such pictures for years and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, this week sees the release of Arthur the King, starring Mark Wahlberg “in the incredible true story” about the unbreakable bond “forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur.
Fair warning: Turner & Hooch is mostly fun but features incredibly dark moments. I still love it, but if you think Hanks crying over a volleyball in Cast Away is devastating, wait until he melts down over losing his beloved puppy.For the record, I hate Old Yeller. This flick screwed me up as a kid. I don’t think I ever watched it voluntarily. Instead, this was the de facto go-to movie in elementary school that teachers would pop in on a rainy day or just before the holidays.
John, you see, is a budding writer making his way through life. He struggles with the usual assortment of problems—bills, children, more bills, and more children—and eventually finds his niche writing about his neurotic dog in a weekly newspaper column. Anyway, do yourself a favor and watch this thrilling tale, and thank me later. Oh, and the dog doesn’t die. Well, I guess he kind of succumbs to old age in the final scene … Jeez, dog movies are depressing.I’m ending this article on a hopeful note. Beethoven is pure cheese, but at least the fluffy hero doesn’t die! Actually, he appears in several sequels.
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