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The Shaggy Dog
2006 98 min United States of America PG 6+
★4.7
Comedy, Family
Director: Brian Robbins
🎭 Based on
«The Hound of Florence»
byFelix Salten
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Description
The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$61.12M
Worldwide:
$87.13M
Starring
Tim Allen
Actor
Kristin Davis
Actor
Craig Kilborn
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Remake
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Family Film
Key opinion
The 2006 remake of The Shaggy Dog is widely regarded as a generic and uninspired family comedy that offers little substance for adult viewers. While some audiences appreciate its harmless tone and lighthearted entertainment value for children, many critics and viewers feel the film fails to improve upon its predecessors.
| Acting | Robert Downey Jr. provides a standout performance that fits the film's caricatured, villainous tone perfectly. | |
| Screenplay | The script is criticized for being lazy, simplistic, and lacking any meaningful updates to the original premise. | |
| Accessibility | The film functions as harmless, lighthearted entertainment for young children, but offers almost no engagement or interest for adults. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided; some find the gags and family-oriented stunts amusing, while others label the comedy as failing and cringe-worthy. | |
| Originality | Critics argue that the film fails to justify its existence as a remake, with many noting that it offers no new ideas compared to previous iterations. |