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Rock Dog
2016 90 min China, United States of America PG 6+
★6.0
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music
Director: Ash Brannon
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Description
When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$9.42M
Worldwide:
$23.27M
Starring
Luke Wilson
Actor
Eddie Izzard
Actor
J.K. Simmons
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Rock Dog is generally viewed as a mediocre, derivative animation that relies heavily on familiar genre tropes and archetypes. While children may find it amusing and some viewers appreciate its earnest, underdog story, critics and adult audiences largely dismiss it as an unoriginal effort that fails to reach the quality of its peers.
| Screenplay | The film utilizes a highly predictable, clichéd script that mirrors the 'impossible dream' tropes of more successful animated features. | |
| Production | The animation quality is consistently described as smooth and technically competent, even if the world-building feels restricted or uninspired. | |
| Acting | Voice acting performances provide a solid foundation for the characters, with J.K. Simmons specifically highlighted for his portrayal of the father. | |
| Score | Opinions on the musical score are divided between those who find it a pleasant, soulful blend of motifs and those who feel the songs are unmemorable and lack genuine impact. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided, with some finding the puns and slapstick effective for children, while others view the comedic attempts as forced and unfunny. |