Watch: Year of the Dog 2007 123movies, Full Movie Online – Peggy (Molly Shannon) is single, childless, in her forties, a lonely executive assistant in a friendly office. Her dog Pencil is the love of her life, and when he dies after eating some sort of toxin, Peggy’s life spins out of her control: a friendly neighbor invites her for dinner; a friendly staff member at her vet’s calls with an abused dog he recommends she adopt – she does, and also finds herself attracted to this fellow. She becomes a vegan, supports animal-rights causes, and embroils her brother’s young children in these concerns. Saving dogs and other animals become such a passion that her mental health and her job may be in danger. Are regaining control and finding love beyond her reach?.
Plot: A secretary’s life changes in unexpected ways after her dog dies.
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This is a great little film.
I am actually tempted to call it “heartwarming” though I’ve never used that term to compliment a film. Each character is a balance between an exaggerated stereotype and frighteningly accurate portrayal. White treats his characters with subtlety and respect while allowing them to be as ridiculous as we modern humans are. Laura Dern is a genius with her painful and precise rendition of a sterile post-modern mother. As are all the leads; wonderful to see so-called “character actors” given space to breathe. If you were looking for “school of rock” or “orange county” you may be disappointed, but if you were intrigued and moved by “chuck & buck” “year of the dog” might hit the mark. This film felt, at times, reminiscent of the work of Todd Solondz, in that the characters can be both absurd and realistic simultaneously, and (as I see it) both directors are careful to avoid exploiting their characters. White’s story is more traditional and warm than most of Solondz’s work, though, many viewers will likely find “dog” exclusively “too depressing” or just “funny”, and probably not “funny” enough.Overall: Really lovely and well crafted little film that is both serious and silly, without being melodramatic or wacky: a triumph considering the subject matter. It has already landed a spot near the top of my short list of favorite recent films (its a desert out there these days, this is a glass of pink lemonade).
A Really REAL Film
“Year of the Dog” is by no means a Hollywood movie. No “perfect” characters here. No “perfect” story. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good Hollywood movie. By all means, bring on the popcorn! We do, indeed, need that sort of entertainment in this day and age. I truly love it!I’m just saying that this film is another breed altogether. “Year of the Dog” deals with situations, realities, and characters one might actually encounter in real life.
This film is brilliant in that it doesn’t take sides. An animal lover (like myself) can watch it, and feel fulfilled and amused. A non-animal-lover (unlike myself) can likewise watch it, and feel fulfilled and amused.
Quite a tightrope writer/director Mr. White has created for himself. . .and completely succeeded at traversing. Bravo sir!
It’s ultimately a story about how different sorts of people find a way of dealing with the painful events in their lives.
The actors are all on top form (particularly Regina King, Molly Shannon, Laura Dern, Josh Pais, and Peter Saarsgard–not to mention all the beautiful animals).
One could view this story as an exploration of “Dysfunction in modern America”. Or, one could view this story as an exploration of “How to deal with dysfunction in modern America”.
Take your pick…
Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 37 min (97 min)
Budget 0
Revenue 1606237
Status Released
Rated PG-13
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Mike White
Writer Mike White
Actors Molly Shannon, John C. Reilly, Peter Sarsgaard
Country United States
Awards 1 win & 1 nomination
Production Company N/A
Website N/A
Sound Mix DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS
Aspect Ratio 1.85 : 1
Camera Moviecam Compact, Cooke S4 and Angenieux Optimo Lenses
Laboratory DeLuxe, Hollywood (CA), USA
Film Length (6 reels)
Negative Format 35 mm (Fuji Super F-250D 8562, Super F-500T 8572)
Cinematographic Process Spherical
Printed Film Format 35 mm (Fuji Eterna-CP 3513DI)