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The Shaggy Dog
It's going to be a ruff day.
2006 · 1h 38m · PG
Comedy, Family
Directed by
Brian Robbins
Overview
The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.
Director and cast
- Brian Robbins Director
- Tim Allen as Dave Douglas
- Kristin Davis as Rebecca Douglas
- Zena Grey as Carly Douglas
- Spencer Breslin as Josh Douglas
- Danny Glover as Ken Hollister
- Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Kozak
- Joshua Leonard as Justin Forrester
- Shawn Pyfrom as Trey
- Bess Wohl as Dr. Gwen Lichtman
- Jarrad Paul as Larry
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
25%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Disney's tried-and-true slapstick material (est. 1959) is here given a heinously unimaginative interpretation by five screenwriters and a director who manages to squander the gifts of an absurdly overqualified supporting cast.
Rob Nelson, Village Voice
Rotten
The unruly pack of subplots make The Shaggy Dog much more convoluted than it needs to be.
Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
Fresh
The Shaggy Dog may not make you howl, but it does offer a few bona fide belly laughs, which is more than the last few Tim Allen movies could boast.
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Fresh
This is a classic family fun fare, likely destined for sequelhood.
Susan Walker, Toronto Star
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