If your a Dog Lover, I would recommend to check this one out . and of course the story is okay since this is like the Family-Friendly version of "Ghost" (1990) but without the swearing and the funeral that was never shown in this movie like all Family Films from the past, the characters are alright and one of these 2 boys who we're hired by this boy's wicked rich-snob Aunt look a bit like 16 year olds. then the Dog talks after he became a ghost and no know knows who voiced this dog since he sounds like Yogi Bear in todays standards. so i recommend your children to watch this once if there Dog Lovers themselves despite this film being so cheesy!
6 Reviews
My daughter cried all day...
princessbuttercup7025 March 2004
If you have a sensitive child, please do not let them see this movie! The actual scene of the dog being hit by the car is off screen, but they show the dog lying dead in the road for a full minute with it's owner crying over it's broken body. The plot and the acting DO NOT offset this very traumatic moment. It is not funny in the least and should have a PG rating instead of G. I would recommend the "Air Bud" series or "Zeus and Roxanne" if your child likes dog movies. My daughter loves golden retrievers (she has one named Sheba) and this movie really breaks your heart. Not only does the dog die, it comes back to help find the "bad guys" only to have to say goodbye at the end and go back up to heaven. Talk about a double whammy!
Odd
Hayden-8605515 November 2021
Poorly acted, poorly directed and poorly shot. The plot had so many tangents I wasn't even sure what was meant to be the main focus and large chunks of it made zero sense.
That being said the film was an absolute laugh throughout through sheer nonsensical ridiculousness alone!
3/10: Thoroughly entertaining but not very good.
That being said the film was an absolute laugh throughout through sheer nonsensical ridiculousness alone!
3/10: Thoroughly entertaining but not very good.
Pass the cheese, please
madonna_x_o30 April 2019
This is quite possibly one of THE worst attempts at acting that I've ever witnessed. I'm not sure they could've acted cheesier if they tried lol. The plot WOULD have been pretty good otherwise. Props to the beautiful dog for being the lead.. until they added a terrible voice-over! I vote for a re-make.
This family film is adorable!
kgainsss17 July 2001
This is a very touching story that contains drama, love and humor. It's about a boy who has a dog that meets an untimely end when he is struck by a car (shown off-screen so it's OK for the kids). The dog is the same one that starred in "Fluke". The boy has to cope with his loss... and as the title suggests, the dog comes back as a ghost to help the boy and his family. Good humor and some slapstick.
Magic Dog = Magic Fun
JayD721728 August 2004
Quite possibly one of the best magical animal movies ever made!!! With mischief and mayhem you be laughing and crying. One can only dream of creating such an epic film full of family fun. If only my deceased pet's ghost would come back to me and help me solve custody battles over my step dad and evil aunt. Frankly,I would be in heaven because I would be living the dream of being warped up in sticky situation full of hilarious antics and fabulous stereotypes of Italians and the obese. This "magic dog" will not only leave you wanting more but will magically win your heart over. One can only imagine what the sequels might hold in store for this dog and boy duo. I'm on pins and needles. I can only sum up this movie in one word.... WOWSOME.
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