The Shaggy Dog
The Shaggy Dog

The Shaggy Dog

2006Movie98 minEnglish

The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users55%
Director: Brian RobbinsGenres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A workaholic deputy district attorney undergoes a magical transformation into a sheepdog after he is accidentally exposed to a mysterious serum. He must learn to balance his human responsibilities with his canine instincts to solve a complex case and prevent a nefarious plot, all while trying to keep his condition a secret from his family.

Critical Reception

The 2006 remake of 'The Shaggy Dog' received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the humor to be predictable and the storyline uninspired. Audiences were also underwhelmed, with many preferring the original classic. Despite its star power, the film failed to capture the charm and wit of its predecessors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Tim Allen's comedic performance is often cited as a weak point, failing to inject much needed energy into the predictable plot.
  • The film's reliance on dated gags and a formulaic narrative made it unoriginal and unengaging for many viewers.
  • Despite the family-friendly premise, the humor often falls flat, appealing to neither children nor adults.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a disappointing remake, with many criticizing the unfunny jokes and a lack of originality. Some appreciated the family-friendly nature but felt it was still a forgettable film.

Fun Fact

This film is a remake of the 1959 Disney film of the same name, which itself was based on the novel 'The Hound of Florence' by Felix Salten.

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r96sk

r96sk

The most absurd thing about this is that Akon did a song for it. This 2006 remake of 1959's <em>'The Shaggy Dog'</em> is very bad. That's thanks to some lazy writing and humour, none of the jokes land while the plot - while I praise them...