Red Dog

If you have not seen this movie than you have to or you will regret it if you do not. This is a true story about an incredible dog that brought happiness and love into people's lives. He was a famous dog around Australia. Everyone knew him. It is a bittersweet story. It will put a smile on your face, but also it will put tears in your eyes. I am so glad I viewed this movie as it shows how much our furry kids can bring such abundance of joy into our lives. I cannot understand the negative reviews on Amazon about this movie. The negative reviewers just do not get it. It is not about romance as one negative viewer said it was suppose to be or should have been. It was about Red Dog telling us how intelligent our canine friends are, how Red Dog brought people together, and how people cared for Red Dog. Red Dog did not have one master, but many cared for him until he found his true master 'Johnny Boy or John'. Red Dog traveled all over Australia looking for his only true master after his true master left and I won't say anything more about his master as you need to watch the movie to find out why Red Dog was searching for John. As said in the movie by Vanno(character/acting name), 'Sometimes you pick your dog and sometimes your dog picks you". Red Dog did pick his true master. Prior to finding his true master everyone in this small town of Dampier, AU loved and cared for Red Dog. He even became part of their union where they worked for the Hamersley Iron Mining Company. Yes, this is all truth. As I say again, it is a true story. As said in the movie, "He is a smart pooch" and how true that statement is. Red Dog even had a fund at the town bank so that if he needed food or medical care they then would have the funds to help him. Red Dog had a loyal Veterinarian who took such good care of Red Dog when he needed it. Red Dog went through a severe grieving process after his true master was gone. Again, I will not say what happened to John (his master) as you need to watch the movie. I will try not to say anymore as it could spoil it for those who have not viewed the movie. I watched this movie on TV, and bought the movie ASAP. I knew it was not a waste of money. I still watch it repeatedly. The ending is so sweet when the town dedicates a statue in honor of Red Dog, which was erected outside the town of Dampier and is still there to this day and always will be. There was also a Red Dog puppies at the end of the movie. This movie also reminds me of the movie Hachi with Richard Gere, which is another touching movie that should be viewed by all. The only difference between Red Dog and Hachi I found was that Red Dog had a much stronger character. Red Dog had a sense of humor about him and yet a serious side. Red Dog will make you laugh at times. Oh, I must not forget to mention Red Cat who was Red Dog's rival at the start of the movie. Red Cat was a bad bad dude and Red Dog had to contend with him, but it was funny. This movie also reminds me of my American Eskimo who passed on a few weeks after she and I watched Red Dog together. I now have a new American Eskimo puppy, so it rather reminds me of the Red Dog story, as there were new Red Dog pups at the end of the movie. Again I say, just do not take my word for it. You must watch this movie. It will pull at those heartstrings. Have lots of facial tissue nearby, as you will need it. From my hours of research about Red Dog, some say seeing the movie has changed their lives for the positive and I believe it. It surely changed my life and I have been a dog lover and owner since I can remember and I am now 53-years old. However, I learned more things about our furry kids from this movie. How much they really love us unconditionally, they go all out to help us, and give us companionship. Koko who played Red Dog was an excellent actor. The true Red Dog passed away in 1979. Sadly, Koko passed on in late 2012. Koko has a Red Dog screen test on 'You Tube' that will tickle you. Just type in 'Koko's RED DOG Screen Test' or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Su66nlzKC0, you can see him in action and how intelligent Koko was. Make sure you watch Koko's expression at the end of the video when the director tells Koko he has to have his hair dyed red because he is a Red Dog meaning he got the part after his interview with the director. Watch and you will melt at his cute little precious face. A very intelligent guy Koko was. I am sure his owner/producer of the movie misses Koko a great deal.Red Dog was a very strong dog to go through all the things he did and he never gave up hope. That is something we all can learn from is to not give up hope. I just do not know what else to say as the movie is that excellent. The movie won rave reviews in Australia and they only started out with an 8 million dollar budget. The movie grossed over 21 million dollars at the box office in just Australia alone. The actors Josh Luccas, Rachel Taylor, and all were wonderful with Koko and their acting. Koko and the producer of the movie became so attached while making the movie that the producer became Koko's true owner. All I can say it please watch it!Red Dog's website where you can see his statue and other things: http://reddogwa.com/

I just love dogs

very amazing story

This is a story about a dog, a red dog. That was his name. Red Dog. Mr. Dog. Mr. R. Dog. Sometimes, simply Red. Dogs have a nature to them, and Red's was good. He knew his moral rod exceeded that of people, and still he showed them love. He was a peacemaker, having tolerated much, supported many, and prevented quite a few fights between drunk miner friends. Red had one master, a mother of exceptional wholeness, and a step-dad who was whole enough to be be hubby two. These are real people and real lives. This movie will inspire you to be your best, to tolerate others, and to love. Mostly it will help you carry love on your journey. Eventually, you do have to go home, so this is a great movie for those of use who could not let go of someone in a realistic way. Like Red, some of us keep searching. Eventually, we have to resign ourselves to the loss.This is a movie about life.Red Dog eventually came to understand that you have to love someone so much that you can live without them. The greatest act of love is to let go and live on with their legacy. Red, did.Red's impact lasts for generations.Apart from the review, there is one remark that cannot be spared. Australian movies are phenomenal. As an American, I find them very "at home." As a lover of foreign cinema, I find them "away" enough, too. I really wish the best for the movie business and film industry in Australia.This is a true picture. This is the kind of picture Hollywood wanted to make when movies were made like we'll never likely again see. Or will we? Keep it up Australia!

This is not your typical dog movie about a dog and his one family. This movie is more about a community and the pet they revered. It’s a very good film.

I laughed, I cried, I wished for simpler times, I long for faraway places, I yearn for what is really important.....what can I say, this is one of those movies that will resonate with you for many years to come, you will watch it over and over and you will wish you were a part of something so special

So heartfelt even tho overly dramatized. Loved it. My husband sobbed reading the Wikipedia article on the actual red dog after we watched the movie.

Our whole family loves this movie, ages 9-61!

Pour faire suite à mon message précédent, je dois faire une correction sur le reception du DVD RED DOG. Je l’ai reçu le 20 avril soit 11 jours après l’avoir commandé et non pas 4 jours. Je l’ai confondu avoir un autre paquet. Cependant il était toujours avant la première date de réception annoncée. Merci

Considering how much I love dogs; I knew right away that I was going to really like this movie. There weredefinitely a couple surprises that were unexpected like( what happened to Josh Lucas.) I thought the little additionwith the crazy cat was hilarious; but only 1 part of the movie confused me a little, I would definitely watch this movie again.I was disappointed that the movie Red Dog never made it to the theatres in Canada. Just not meant to beIt was worth the wait to see

We first saw this movie enroute to Australia. Such a nice interesting story without negativity.Loved how this one dog brought everyone together..

Bon dvd .

Très beau film, DVD bien emballé, délai de livraison respecté