64
Metascore
17 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshLos Angeles TimesKatie WalshThis film — which follows the process as a litter of puppies make their way through training to become guide dogs for the blind — shows us the best in humanity, as well as the best in dogs.
- 80Film ThreatBradley GibsonFilm ThreatBradley GibsonHardy and Nachman’s film is the uncommon near-perfect documentary: the filmic elements fade, done so well the viewer focuses on the dogs and their journey. All of this leads up to the tremendous joy of freedom and partnership for those whose lives are transformed by their new guide dogs.
- 75RogerEbert.comRogerEbert.comAn uplifting, sometimes bittersweet journey captured over a two-year period. You will certainly submit to the film’s disarmingly gush-out-loud moments and perhaps even embarrass yourself with a few involuntary squeaks.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleWalter AddiegoSan Francisco ChronicleWalter AddiegoWhile Pick of the Litter can’t be described as innovative, it still creates a solid emotional punch when we see several of the five now-grown dogs finally matched with grateful humans. It’s quite moving to hear the recipients detail how liberating it is to have the assistance of one of these amazing animals.
- 70The New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe New York TimesBen KenigsbergIn short, Pick of the Litter makes for unexpectedly suspenseful (and perhaps not entirely reputable) viewing.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweThe Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweNachman and Hardy have produced another winning and relatable doc combining emotive storytelling with concisely focused filmmaking that's sure to charm viewers well beyond a sizable audience of dog lovers.
- 65TheWrapDave WhiteTheWrapDave WhiteSubject matter alone makes Pick of the Litter, if not especially memorable, a gently lovable outing.
- 60Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlVillage VoiceAlan ScherstuhlWhat are the concerns of coherent storytelling or in-depth documentation when all of these good boys and girls — yes they are! — are leaping and licking and tail-wagging and just being the best?
- 50VarietyDennis HarveyVarietyDennis Harvey“Pick” is brisk and pleasant, but not terribly involving or memorable.