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The Art of Racing in the Rain
2019 109 min United States of America PG 6+
★7.0
Drama, Romance
Director: Simon Curtis
📖 Based on the novel
«The Art of Racing in the Rain»
byGarth Stein
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Description
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$26.4M
Worldwide:
$33.8M
Starring
Kevin Costner
Actor
Milo Ventimiglia
Actor
Jackie Minns
Actor
Key opinion
The Art of Racing in the Rain is a warm, emotionally resonant drama that utilizes a dog’s perspective to explore themes of loyalty, resilience, and family. While some critics appreciate its heartfelt simplicity and effective performances, others find the narrative predictable and the execution occasionally disjointed.
| Acting | Kevin Costner’s voice work as Enzo provides a wise, anchoring presence that deepens the emotional weight of the film. | |
| Acting | Milo Ventimiglia delivers a charming performance that anchors the story, effectively conveying his character's personal and professional growth. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography succeeds in mirroring the story's emotional shifts, using high-contrast, warm visuals for joy and muted tones to convey sorrow. | |
| Score | The score effectively captures the high-stakes energy of racing while reinforcing the film's tender, sentimental tone. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay presents a simple, heartwarming narrative that some find deeply moving, while others criticize it for being predictable and lacking profound depth. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the film's structure are divided; some praise the dog-centric perspective as a unique framing device, while others view the storytelling as disjointed or underdeveloped. |