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Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)
5 Box of Kleenix Movie
Having been a dog owner throughout my life I know first hand what pure, unadulterated love feels like. I had heard of this film, knew the story, and was hoping for a film about a dog and their owner that wasn't trite, sappy, overly sentimental. This film exceeded beyond all expectations. Richard Gere's performance is spot on. The relationship is deep and honest. It is 180 degrees in the opposite direction of all other animal/dog pics. The POV of the human world by the dog in black & white (dogs are color-blind, BTW) only heightens the finale. If you are not crying by the end of this film, check your pulse. You are dead. RIP. Great film - for all people, not just dog owners.
The Dollmaker (1984)
A bona fide tearjerker
My favorite memory of seeing "The Dollmaker" was at a workingman's bar in the mid-'80's. It was a classic "shot & a beer" bar for truck drivers and construction workers. The bartenders were playing a tape of the film. As the film had just shown the scene where Jane Fonda's daughter is killed, a yuppie couple wandered in talking loudly. The biggest & burliest trucker turned & told them to shut up. A row of workingmen, with moist red eyes turned and stared them down. The yuppies paid their tab and left. THAT is a testimonial to this film. Jane Fonda's Tom Joad to be sure. A simple, heartfelt, strong film and the best she's ever done. See it.