A philosophical dog observes his race car-driving owner, finding earnest life lessons in every turn.
Melancholy and feel-good. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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