You Lucky Dog

Plot: Kirk Cameron plays a dog psychiatrist who used to be able to read dog's minds, but has since lost the ability. He is hired to use his skills to interpret the wishes of Lucky, the titular canine, and recent heir of his master's large fortune. Kirk Cameron begins to regain his ability, and unravels the truth behind the sudden death of Lucky's wealthy owner.

Also, whenever Kirk Cameron reads the mind of the dog, he himself starts behaving like a dog. This last part isn't just a plot point, it's a majority of the film.

My thoughts: I did not like this movie. If you did, well...continue to enjoy this movie! You don't have to agree, or even read what I wrote. Free will, and all that jazz. These 'reviews' (I use this term loosely), are just my observations. I'm sure there are films heading my way on this list that I will enjoy, despite them being quite terrible. Okay, enough disclaimers-

This movie is intended for children. And not for adults. This is, in essence, a live action cartoon. I can see how I might have enjoyed it as a young kid, especially if I had never seen any "human acting like a dog" shtick.

The dog is the best part of the movie, and the second best actor behind Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince. On the other hand, Kirk Cameron fluctuates between boring and absolutely ridiculous. His character is introduced ripping off people by pretending to still have his psychic abilities and nothing redeems him from that during the movie. We just have to follow him throughout the movie while he acts out of his mind. and all the others characters seem just as fed up with him. He is wrong for this role, and it feels written for a much younger actor.

In true DCOM fashion, the villains are complete idiots. And yet, I relished any of their scenes, because it provided some refuge from the absolute insanity of the main story. I almost wanted them to win, and have the dog psychic committed.

Also, I thought Kirk Cameron was having some sort of sexual moment every time he 'channeled' the dog. Well, that's what I get for being way too old for this movie. Even with an understanding of the movies intent and target demographic, it was still too mindless and predictable to be fun.

I'm going to try avoiding writing such negative reviews in the future, because the internet is already up to its neck in an attitude of 'THIS BLOWS'. And I don't want to contribute to that anymore than I have to. I just needed to get it out of my system. Next up: Brink!