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Lassie
2005 100 min France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★7.4
Adventure, Drama, Family
Director: Charles Sturridge
🎭 Based on
«Lassie Come-Home»
byEric Knight
Trailers
Description
A family in financial crisis is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$652,163
Worldwide:
$6.44M
Starring
John Lynch
Actor
Samantha Morton
Actor
Peter O'Toole
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 4 nominations
Key opinion
This 2005 adaptation of Lassie is widely celebrated as a heartwarming and emotionally resonant family film. While most viewers praise its period-authentic atmosphere and the canine lead's performance, a minority finds the sentimental tone excessive and the human acting underwhelming.
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a deeply moving exploration of loyalty, devotion, and the bond between a dog and its owner. | |
| Production | Stunning visuals of the British and Scottish countryside provide a beautiful, authentic backdrop for the pre-WWII setting. | |
| Score | The film's score and musical accompaniment are frequently highlighted as essential elements that elevate the viewer's emotional engagement. | |
| Acting | The performance of the canine lead is universally praised for its expressive, purposeful, and convincing portrayal of devotion. | |
| Acting | Opinions on human acting are split: while many find the cast sincere and convincing, others feel the human performances lack depth or fail to match the emotional weight of the animal narrative. | |
| Theme | The film's tone divides audiences; supporters appreciate the sincere and heartwarming sentimentality, while detractors view it as overly simplistic or cloyingly sentimental. |