Ok - I'll admit it up front, I haven't teared up this much since I heard they were taking The Wire off the air. This is a full-on Hollywood tearjerker featuring Richard Gere and a super cute dog (actually many dogs to play the role from puppy to old age). It's an American take on the story of Hachiko - the famous Akita from Japan who continued to come to meet his master at the train even 9 years after his death (in the 1920's I believe). There's a statue memorializing the dog in Japan where it's a well known story. The US one is pretty much the same, except this version is less likely to be used as the poster child for blind loyalty to the emperor during a world war. At least now that Cheny's out of office...Anyway, I knew I was being manipulated, but after about 2 minutes I just didn't care. Putting this under my guilty pleasures category right up there with "Air Bud." Even some hamfisted acting from the supporting cast couldn't make me hate it. Yes, I am a total sap. Please make your future viewing decisions regarding the flick accordingly.
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