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Saw The Friend: Not your standard cut dog film at all. And there's some superb performances in this film.

Posted by: goodvibe61 on Apr 09, 16:32

This is a story about grief, friendship, loneliness; a whole bunch of stuff in addition to it merely being a tale about a woman and the Great Dane she inherits. 


This is one of those stories; you're going to be going down a pretty dark road here, so know that going in. 

There are two absolutely exquisite performances here. And in particular, a sequence at the climax of the film, between the two stars, that is superb. it's extended; it's raw, it's real, and it's a damn gut punch. Great writing, and great artistry in the performances. Kudos to Bill Murray and even more to Naomi Watts. 

I read the novel that serves as the source material; it won the National Book Award several years back. And so, I will NOT spoil the ending here for movie goers, but I will say to those that have read the novel; the ending here is both different, and equally well done. 

A really fine film, for more than just the dog lovers out there. The Great Dane that worked in this was truly special. 

Saw The Friend: Not your standard cut dog film at all. And there's some superb performances in this film. goodvibe61 Apr 09, 16:32

it's aight. solid work from everyone. {nm} uncle michelle Apr 09, 16:57





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