| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
C |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie |
"...wonderful new family movie..." more... |
B |
Boston Globe
Ty Burr |
"...that dog -- or, rather, that digitally enhanced replicant -- is just plain creepy." more... |
C- |
Chicago Sun-Times
Teresa Budasi |
"Like a loyal pet, Firehouse Dog ends up being a fun family experience all ages will enjoy." more... |
B |
Chicago Tribune
Michael Phillips |
"...a surprisingly heartfelt father/son relationship, handled with restraint by director Todd Holland." more... |
B |
E! Online
Caroline Kepnes |
"The redemption is all too complete and pat, even for a kid flick." more... |
C+ |
Entertainment Weekly
Gregory Kirschling |
"The terrier Rexxx might be the least appealing mutt ever to slobber on screen." more... |
C- |
filmcritic.com
Sean O'Connell |
"...uninspired..." more... |
D+ |
Hollywood Reporter
Kirk Honeycutt |
"No best in show but a decent family comedy." more... |
B- |
New York Post
Kyle Smith |
"...a mild kid comedy that turns into a flaming arson mystery with some scenes that could be too scary for little ones." more... |
C- |
New York Times
Jeannette Catsoulis |
"...decidedly less nimble than its furry star." more... |
C- |
San Francisco Chronicle
Peter Hartlaub |
"If there was a good idea at the core of this film, it's been buried..." more... |
D+ |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sean Axmaker |
"Only the dog will make your day." more... |
C |
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