Mr. Peabody's Movie Review

Hachi: A Dog's Tales
Last evening we all (3 dogs curled around me) settled in to watch a movie. This poignant and heartwrenching story based on actual events sent me to the tissue box more times than I care to admit!  Hachi is an Akita that found a man while he was lost at a train station.  Ladies....Richard Gere stars as "Parker",  the compassionate man Hachi chooses. Good choice!  After failed attempts to find the owner of Hachi, the family decides to keep him.  The bond between man and dog blossoms and flourishes.  Daily Hachi walks with Parker to the station to see him of to work.  Hachi develops the routine of waiting for his master to return.  I won't tell you anymore about the plot, because it is a must see!

I had to watch it again so that maybe I could note the music and cinematography without tears welling in my eyes.  It was a little clearer....but the welling was still present.

The real Hachiko circa 1930

True enough the storyline captured my interest given that I am an avid dog lover.  However, not all films are created equal.  The cinematography was great.  It was shown from the dog's perspective at times and in such a way that was believeable. Kudos to director Lasse Hallstrom captures the spirit and devotion of Hachi and communicates them with originality.  This movie is not overacted, it stands on its own with dignity as Hachi did.
After watching this movie, I realized that I hadn't seen a single trailer for it during its release.  I looked into the directors background, wondering if this was an indie sleeper.
In truth, I've seen many of  Hallstrom's films and really liked them. 
Check out this movie, you will be glad you did.  Its message is profound, and will open your eyes to the unconditional love of your own dogs towards you.  I think that's what really will make you cry, and you will cry.
So, off you go.  Grab that movie a bowl of buttered popcorn and your dog(s) and revel in the pleasure of each others company.