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Good Boy!

Actor(s): Molly Shannon, Liam Aiken, Kevin Nealon, Brittany Moldowan, Hunter Elliott
Director(s): John Hoffman
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Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Scatological Humor
Movie Release: 2003
DVD Release: 03/02/2004
Format: DVD - Pan and Scan - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: Cantonese, English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 28 mins
Studio: MGM
Total Copies: 39
Genres: Comedy, Children's/Family, Sci-Fi Comedy, Animal Picture, Family-Oriented Comedy
See Also: Good Boy! [Carrying Case]

Synopsis

For his debut feature, John Hoffman wrote and directed this effects-heavy family film based on the story -Dogs from Outer Space by Zeke Richardson. Produced by Jim Henson Productions, Good Boy! presents the idea that dogs are actually an intelligent alien species sent to earth thousands of years ago to spy on humans in preparation for a full-scale invasion and takeover. But when the spies stop reporting back to the home planet, Canid 3942 (voiced by Matthew Broderick) is sent to earth to investigate. Once there, Canid 3942 encounters Owen Baker (Liam Aiken), a young boy who runs a dog-walking service. Owen befriends the space-dog, renaming him Hubble. When it becomes obvious that the dogs of earth have forgotten their mission, Hubble enlists the help of Owen to get them all into shape before The Great Dane arrives to inspect. If they fail, all of earth's dogs will be recalled to their home planet of Sirius. With Kevin Nealon and Molly Shannon as Owen's parents, Good Boy! also features the voice talents of Brittany Murphy, Carl Reiner, Megan Mullally, and Donald Faison. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Cast

Molly Shannon - Mrs. Baker
Liam Aiken - Owen Baker
Kevin Nealon - Mr. Baker
Brittany Moldowan - Connie Fleming
Hunter Elliott - Frankie

Editorial Review

Dogs turn out to be our alien overlords (and all this time you were sure it was the cats!) in this family-friendly comedy, which has been given a jam-packed presentation for its release on DVD. Good Boy! has been transferred to disc in the full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1. Viewers have a choice of three audio options -- the original English-language soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1, a Spanish-dubbed track in Dolby Digital Surround, and a French version in Dolby Digital Stereo. This edition also features optional subtitles in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Bonus materials include a commentary track featuring director John Hoffman and members of the cast, a short documentary on the making of the film, profiles of the movie's canine cast, a selection of deleted scenes, a scrapbook of photos and promotional materials, the film's original theatrical trailer, and more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Member Reviews

Duane S. - FORT WORTH, TX wrote on 7/25/2008...

This is the cutest movie! Of course it's great for the whole family, but it also has a plot line that is good for the adults also. The ending will make you cry. This is the story of a boy and his love for his dog, Hubble. He is always moving because his family renovates the house they are living in to sell. He adopts a dog from the shelter who came from a flying saucer. The dog is here on a mission to evaluate the dogs on earth. The boy is able to hear the dog speak and helps him to train the neighborhood dogs for the appearance of the "Greater Dane" from the "Dog Star: Sirius". The Dane recalls all the dogs because of their inferior rating. In the end the dogs come back because of love.

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