Dog Man is a light-hearted comedy/adventure movie that was released into theaters on January 31st. The film follows the tragic story of a police officer and his beloved dog caught in a bomb explosion. The film takes an amusing, nonsensical route when the pair receive surgery fusing them together in order to survive creating- “Dog Man.” The movie follows Dog Man’s adventures as he continues to fight for the right side of justice.
The movie did an impressive job of staying true to the original book series. The silly nature of the movie was subtle, for instance when the cop and the dog had to be saved, it seemed that the only logical option was to fuse them together. The movie kept these scenes from feeling too forced or far-fetched and showcased the creativity of the writers as they can have fun with what they want to implement into the movie.
Dog Man, although clearly marketed as a children’s movie, managed to satisfy a wide range of viewers from adolescents to adults that are watching the movie as fans of the series. The humor that was presented throughout the movie masterfully appealed to the adult audience. Another strength of this movie had was a character that was easy to root for and eventually went to save the day against Petey the Cat.
In conclusion, Dog Man is a high-spirited watch for parents and children alike. that allows their audience to have a good time watching the movie and root for Dog Man as he battles the challenges he faces along the way.
