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The Shaggy Dog Kids
Reminiscences by the kids from the original 1959 Disney film.
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Plot Summary
A workaholic postal inspector transforms into a sheepdog after being bitten by a mysterious, radioactive canine. He must then learn to balance his family life and his professional duties while grappling with his newfound canine alter ego. This transformation forces him to see the world from a different perspective, leading to comical and heartwarming situations.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor uninspired. Audience reception was somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the family-friendly nature and the performances of the lead actors, though it was not a commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on slapstick and a tired premise.
Tim Allen's performance offers some comedic moments but can't salvage the weak script.
A family-friendly film that lacks originality and depth.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, albeit predictable, family movie. Many enjoyed the comedic potential of Tim Allen turning into a dog and appreciated its lighthearted entertainment value, though some felt it was not particularly memorable.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of the 1959 film of the same name, which was also based on the novel 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by William Meredith Handley Jr. and adapted by Lillie Hayward and Harry Spalding.
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