I’m a dog/cat/bird/giraffe/lizard/cricket person, so animal movies are a killer for me. I couldn’t even watch the trailer for this one without drizzing into my cereal. I do however realise that not everyone is as mushy as me, so I will try to be objective.The story is a true one and involves a college professor who adopts a cute-as-a-button puppy who seems to be lost. What develops is a relationship and love that captivates the small town in which man and beast happily reside. It’s inspiring while it lasts and terribly wretched when the professor dies, leaving Hachiko mourning for their old routine. If I say much more I might embarrass my colleagues with reckless wailing, so I will leave you to decide whether sentimentalism and animals is your thing. If anything it’s a clean, solid film to take the kids to.
Rating: 3 outta 4.
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