Ever since their domestication, dogs have accompanied men in peace and in war. This is a story about the most decorated military dog in American history. Sgt. Stubby oozes with heart accompanied by good CGI. Staying true to reality, Sgt. Stubby does not speak. Instead, the driving force of the film is Robert Conroy, Sgt. Stubby's owner, who has to experience the horrors of war and contemplate friendship and loneliness. It strays from depicting explicit violence and gore which retains the optimism of the film and the lead character. During their time in Europe the partnership met Gaston, a French solider, who grounds the characters and makes the film a worthwhile exploration of friendship. However, Sgt. Stubby lacks the gut punch and necessary depth to truly elevate its qualities as a transcendent animation. Still, Sgt. Stubby proves why dogs are man's best friend.
7/10
7/10