Rock Dog
Rock Dog

Rock Dog

2016Movie90 minEnglish

When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users70%
Director: Ashi SinghGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music

Plot Summary

When a thunder cat named Khampa's beloved sheep are stolen by wolves, he must venture out of his isolated village to find them. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious package of a cassette tape, which Khampa believes is a gift from the gods. He becomes obsessed with the music and begins to teach his village about rock and roll, much to the dismay of his clan elders.

Critical Reception

Rock Dog received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised its colorful animation and positive messages, many found the plot predictable and the humor lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its family-friendly nature and others finding it forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and positive themes of pursuing one's dreams.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of originality.
  • Humor was often seen as hit-or-miss, with younger audiences potentially enjoying it more.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Rock Dog' to be an enjoyable and colorful animated film, particularly appreciating its uplifting message about following one's passions. While some reviewers noted it was a bit predictable, the overall sentiment was positive, with many recommending it as a fun watch for families.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the graphic novel "Tibetan Rock Dog" by Zheng Jun, a popular Chinese musician and author.

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Reno

Reno

**Every dog has its day.** Yeah, just like what we say in our country on 'made in China', a poor and cheap quality product. It seems they never ever see the bright side in this business (making products). This is the Sino-US collaboratio...