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Max
2015 111 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.1
Adventure, Drama, Family
Director: Boaz Yakin
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Description
A dog that helped soldiers in Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$42.66M
Worldwide:
$43.96M
Starring
Thomas Haden Church
Actor
Josh Wiggins
Actor
Luke Kleintank
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Max is a family-oriented drama that benefits from strong performances and a compelling premise regarding a war dog's transition to civilian life. However, it is hindered by an uneven narrative structure and an inclusion of unnecessary villain subplots that diminish its emotional effectiveness.
| Acting | The lead canine performance is convincing and central to the film's emotional resonance. | |
| Acting | Josh Wiggins and Thomas Haden Church deliver solid, competent performances that anchor the family drama. | |
| Cinematography | The natural location cinematography, particularly in the woods, provides a visually appealing backdrop. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from a shift in tone, as the strong opening war segment transitions into an uninspired and weak crime-thriller subplot. | |
| Ending | The narrative logic is strained by an unbelievable ending and inconsistent behavior from both the human and canine characters. | |
| Runtime | The two-hour runtime feels self-indulgent and overextended for the scope of the story being told. |