DVD
A dog's purpose / Amblin Entertainment and Reliance Entertainment present ; produced by Gavin Polone ; directed by Lasse Hallström.
"It shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog, who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love." -- Provided by the Publisher.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 video disc (100 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inch disc.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, p2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron. Widescreen (2.40:1) Bonus materials: Deleted scenes; Outtakes; Lights, Camera, Woof!; A writer's purpose. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, K.J. Apa, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby. |
| Target Audience Note: | PARENTAL GUIDANCE - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - VIOLENCE MANITOBA FILM CLASSIFICATION BOARD Rating: PG; for thematic elements and some peril. Canadian Home Video Rating: PG |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; described video; Dolby digital 5.1 surround (English, French Canadian, Spanish); DVD Dolby digital 2.0 (English), stereo. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Licensed for home use only. |
| Language Note: | English, Spanish or French dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Dogs > Drama. Dogs > Behavior > Drama. Cameron, W. Bruce > Film adaptations. |
| Genre: | Action and adventure films. Feature films. |
| Topic Heading: | DVDs for people with visual disabilities. DVDs for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 18 of 18 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 18 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valemount Public Library | dvd adult (Text) | 35194014263958 | DVD | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Video Librarian Reviews : Video Librarian Reviews
Lasse Hallström's adaptation of W. Bruce Cameron's popular 2010 novelâa celebration of canine loyalty based on the weird premise that doggie souls are reincarnated to bring joy to their human owners (even those who have forgotten them)âis a shameless mixture of slapstick, melodrama, and cloying sentimentality. Following a brief prologue in which a stray puppy (voiced by Josh Gad) is picked up by animal control and presumably euthanized, the pooch is reborn as a Golden Retriever adopted by Ethan (Bruce Gheisar), who names the dog Bailey. Ethan grows into a teen heartthrob and star quarterback (now played by KJ Apa), but he suffers a football-ending accident, and faithful Bailey dies after his master goes off to agricultural college. The dog (always voiced by Gad) is reborn several timesâfirst as a German Shepherd who becomes a heroic police dog, then as a Corgi who accompanies an initially lonely college student through a happy married life, and finally as a mutt that, after years of abuse, finds its way back to an older Ethan (Dennis Quaid), arranging a reunion with the latter's long-lost high school sweetheart. Even without the viral video showing one of the stunt dogs apparently being mistreated during filming, A Dog's Purpose would be an iffy prospect to join the ranks of classic canine movies. Still, there is always an audience for schmaltzy family movies about dogs, so consider this a strong optional purchase. (F. Swietek) Copyright Video Librarian Reviews 2017.
