One of my favorites
Added 10/15/2008
I love this movie! And I agree with a lot of people on here if you aren't a Bruce fan or Kids in the hall fan, you might not like it. But there are some really funny parts/lines. There is one I use often...but it's too naughty to print here=) I give it 2 thumbs up!
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Just didn't kick off.
Added 6/26/2006
Well, it wasn't a horrible movie, it just seemed to fall flat. The acting was alright, but it wasn't enough. The humorous parts weren't funny. The characters didn't have much depth. It failed to do what a decent chick flick is supposed to do, which is tug on your emotional strings. I'd have to say pass on this one, unless your a really big fan of one of the actors.
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Seinfeld with a heart
Added 8/4/2003
Sometimes movies just work better on television then on the big screen. Bruce McCulloch's Dog Park is one of those instances where without the expectations that paying 10 bucks brings to a movie, a small film's charm can come through. The story here is really not much of one. Guy gets dumped, girl takes dog, guy walks around complaining about girl who gets dog, and guy then starts falling for another girl with other dog. Yet without an over-bearing plot, the fun of Dog Park comes through, as the characters are given the leverage to express whatever feelings they have about their dating lives. Luke Wilson brings a down to earth quality to his role as Andy, the down-on-his-luck romantic. Wilson gives his character a believable bewilderment about his continuing troubles with the opposite sex. The big surprise here is Natasha Henstridge, making her character Lorna someone who you could actually meet in a bar. Even though she�s a knockout, the leggy blond is actually able to fit in nicely to the day-to-day quality of the film. The dialogue is very sitcom like, but on the boob tube that's not a problem. Wilson's and Janeane Garofalo's characters, chat about relationships in almost the same way that Jerry and Elaine talked about dating on Seinfeld. The only difference is the characters are far more endearing. Garofalo�s natural likeability for example, is able to shine through in her small, yet very key role. Dog Park has more sweet then funny moments, there isn't per say a laugh-out-loud instance in the movie. But Dog Park does have a brisk lightness to it with characters who you don't mind spending 90 minutes with. Think of it as a nice sit down with friends movie, that is much better than what is normally on TV.
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subtle and clever spin on love stories
Added 1/23/2003
for those who need explosions, julia roberts, or buses that can't slow down in order to enjoy a film, this one is not for you. Dog Park is a smart romantic comedy, brilliantly directed and with a great soundtrack to boot (esp. rox sexsmith). the viewer is treated to the added bonus of the chemistry between bruce mccolluch and mark mckinney and between the brothers wilson. not a character is wasted in this film-- rare for a genre that thrives off superfluous "best friend" roles. there are no mere "best friends" in this romantic comedy that not only amuses, but makes subtle assertions about the the human heart. mccolluch's visionary direction makes great use of his talented, all-star cast. mccolluch won't spoonfeed the viewer. if you're not willing to think while viewing, you best watch buy yourself a mainstream american comedy, perhaps something starring david spade.
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MOVIE IS ONLY SO SO, BUT THE MUSIC IS INCREDIBLE!
Added 9/13/2002
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET THE SOUNDTRACK, IF THERE IS ONE?
I HAVE LOOKED EVERYWHERE!
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One of my favorites
Added 10/15/2008
I love this movie! And I agree with a lot of people on here if you aren't a Bruce fan or Kids in the hall fan, you might not like it. But there are some really funny parts/lines. There is one I use often...but it's too naughty to print here=) I give it 2 thumbs up!
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Just didn't kick off.
Added 6/26/2006
Well, it wasn't a horrible movie, it just seemed to fall flat. The acting was alright, but it wasn't enough. The humorous parts weren't funny. The characters didn't have much depth. It failed to do what a decent chick flick is supposed to do, which is tug on your emotional strings. I'd have to say pass on this one, unless your a really big fan of one of the actors.
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Seinfeld with a heart
Added 8/4/2003
Sometimes movies just work better on television then on the big screen. Bruce McCulloch's Dog Park is one of those instances where without the expectations that paying 10 bucks brings to a movie, a small film's charm can come through. The story here is really not much of one. Guy gets dumped, girl takes dog, guy walks around complaining about girl who gets dog, and guy then starts falling for another girl with other dog. Yet without an over-bearing plot, the fun of Dog Park comes through, as the characters are given the leverage to express whatever feelings they have about their dating lives. Luke Wilson brings a down to earth quality to his role as Andy, the down-on-his-luck romantic. Wilson gives his character a believable bewilderment about his continuing troubles with the opposite sex. The big surprise here is Natasha Henstridge, making her character Lorna someone who you could actually meet in a bar. Even though she�s a knockout, the leggy blond is actually able to fit in nicely to the day-to-day quality of the film. The dialogue is very sitcom like, but on the boob tube that's not a problem. Wilson's and Janeane Garofalo's characters, chat about relationships in almost the same way that Jerry and Elaine talked about dating on Seinfeld. The only difference is the characters are far more endearing. Garofalo�s natural likeability for example, is able to shine through in her small, yet very key role. Dog Park has more sweet then funny moments, there isn't per say a laugh-out-loud instance in the movie. But Dog Park does have a brisk lightness to it with characters who you don't mind spending 90 minutes with. Think of it as a nice sit down with friends movie, that is much better than what is normally on TV.
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