I just saw a headline that questioned if a child under five should see Arctic Dogs, due to rude humor and lots of action. My question is; would children over five want to see this film? It’s not a boring movie by any means. I truly enjoyed it, but it seems that the generation, of which my six year old great granddaughter is a member, is getting more sophisticated in their viewing preferences. My point is, anyone –even those under five will like this film — it provides lots of color and movement, and that’s what the kiddies, and some adults, like.
I was happy to see the movie touched on global warming, a subject children should be made aware of as early as possible. Arctic Dogs did a fine job teaching perseverance in the face of adversity — you know, like a fat walrus, with the voice of John Cleese — trying to melt the Arctic. Our little white hero Swifty showed if you want something bad enough, like being a Top Dog, no sacrifice was too large to make. Good for him.
Jeremy Renner did a fine job giving personality to Swifty, and Heidi Klum was excellent as Jade, Swifty’s love interest. And doesn’t John Cleese make the perfect gentleman villain? But James Franco’s character Lemmy just grated on my nerves.
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Arctic Dogs will win no awards, but it’s still a fun little movie.
Grade: B
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There are no extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Arctic Dogs. (What we mean by Anything Extra.)
Rated (PG) for some mild action and rude humor
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
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I watched this last night and found it pretty darn cute. I didn’t really like the mistreatment of the Walrus, though. He really wanted to make the world a better place when he was young, and I didn’t like seeing the abuse his other walruses/Magda heaped on him. But John Cleese did a glorious job being over the top in his adult walrus evilness.
I found the puffins really annoying, but maybe the little ones enjoy that kind if humor.
Jeremy Renner was charming. Heidi Klum seemed to enjoy it, and she made a great ‘fox’…hehehe. Lots of great voice talent.