Dog Days (2018)

I really liked it. The acting was sincere and I enjoyed the ad libbing. Yes the plots are predictable but didn't seem forced.

Yeah, it's about as schmaltzy as a movie can get. Yeah, it's about as predictable as February snow in Minnesota. But ultimately, it's a wonderful movie and families will really enjoy this.By far the best part of this is Charlie the dog, and the dynamic between Dax, his pregnant sister, and his brother-in-law. Dax's flippant stoner vibe may have saved the movie from completely drowning in estrogen and banality. If the schmaltziness becomes simply too much, just let it go and focus on the dogs (I like dogs). 8/10 stars and a great family movie.

A friend of mine picked this movie out for a movie theater discount day - just something to see with no expectations and if it wasn't good no harm done - at least we get to see some dogs which we are both lovers of. We were so pleasantly surprised by the down to earth positive feelings we both received from this movie that we kept saying I wasn't expecting that movie to be so good - didn't see that coming! Everyday regular relatable life plots - first time parents having twins and feelings of being overwhelmed insisting on her brother to help out, adoption of a young girl for first time parents wanting to make an instant connection and bond of being a family, invisible geeky good hearted guy admiring a pretty woman who serves him coffee while the pretty woman is lusting over the handsome shallow veterinarian, independent female talk show host and her guest an injured self-confident ex-jock thrown into transition, and lonely isolating old guy that finds purpose because of a typical 16 year old boy who doesn't filter his comments. All incorporate man's best friend as an important part of their lives and families. I especially enjoyed the dog therapist as I am a therapist and have had client's dogs in session. My friend and I laughed, cried, and related to the different personalities of each of the dogs and the people that were made better by those relationships. Each story had bits and pieces of life that we related to and spoke to us. We left the theater feeling better about life and the different paths it takes us on and how that is enriched by sharing this world with our furry friends and companions.

Perfect family movie. Funny, great acting, hilarious writing. And dogs. Recommend.