Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Micitype Pretty Good

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Curt Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

Spikeopath Fluke is directed by Carlo Carlei who also co-adapts the screenplay with James Carrington from the novel written by James Herbert. It stars Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Nancy Travis, Ron Perlman, Bill Cobbs, Jon Polito and Samuel L. Jackson. Music is scored by Carlo Siliotto and cinematography by Raffaele Mertes.Workaholic Thomas Johnson is killed in an auto accident and is reincarnated as a dog. As he grows from pup to adult dog he starts to remembering things from his human life and sets about piecing together exactly who he was and what happened to him.It was a box office flop, a hard sell anyway with its cross genre themes, but MGM didn't know how to market it. Was it an animal adventure for the kids? A family drama message movie? Or a metaphysical bit of dalliance? Truth is is that it is all three, an engagingly thoughtful movie that is flavoured by fantastical whimsy whilst also beating a poetic heart. There's humour in here, too, especially when Fluke teams up with the wise and shaggy Rumbo (Jackson). But predominantly picture is about emotional beats, sitting in that void between genuine warmth and tragedy. It's unashamedly sentimental, but that's a good thing, and it's not just confined to the animal aspects of the story, this is still a very real human drama. The messages within are handled with care, there's no beating us over the head here.Director Carlei disappeared from Hollywood after the failure of Fluke, which is a shame since he crafts a great picture of strength. His dog POV camera work is smart in bringing us into Fluke's world, and many shots are gorgeously framed and filmed by director and photographer alike. It's also admirable in how he handles the excellent canine actors (Comet as Fluke is mightily impressive and expressive), it's no disgrace to the human actors to say the canines own the movie. There's some implausibilities, obviously, and one or two moments are too surreal for their own good; a laboratory break out sequence is cheer worthy but Carlei overdoes it, but this is still a lovely and interesting movie. Just like the great John Herbert's novel is for adults, so is the film. You can watch it with the kids for sure, so long as you have the fortitude to discuss with them the film's inner workings. 8/10

wes-connors "Waking up on his very first morning, 'Fluke' - a newborn puppy - discovers a wondrous world of excitement and fun. Whether romping and wrestling with his brothers and sisters or curling up by his mother for a nap, Fluke is as contented as any young pooch can be. But when recurring dreams and a series of mishaps trigger memories of a very 'different' world, he slowly realizes that he once had a very different life - as a man! (and, that man would be Matthew Modine) "Convinced of his previous identity, Fluke sets out on an extraordinary journey that leads him back to his human family… and shows him more through the eyes of a dog than he could ever see as a man," according to the DVD sleeve description.As far as pooch pictures can run, this one has some bite - thanks to great dog's eye direction from Carlo Carlei and gorgeous color photography by Raffaele Mertes. The premise - that dogs (and other animals) are reincarnated as people - is sweet, but the film's structure takes too many leaps. We begin by having Mr. Modine roll over and play dead, in an apparent "two-lane country road" conflict with sexy Eric Stoltz (as Jeff Newman). For a long time, you're left wondering what this was about… After romping around with velvety-voiced Samuel L. Jackson (as "Rumbo"), the story becomes Fluke's search for his human family - beautiful widow Nancy Travis (as Carol) and their cute son Max Pomeranc (as Brian Johnson). Then, Fluke's stated mission to "somehow" reveal his true identity. Now, they establish this really, REALLY smart dog can actually phone home - so, you could expect that he will eventually knock over a pot of alphabet soup and spell out, "Doggone it, I'm Tom!"In the end, Fluke's spotty memory accounts for some dangling plot threads, likely woven better in James Herbert's original novel.But, it's still a fun movie.******** Fluke (6/2/95) Carlo Carlei ~ Max Pomeranc, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz, Matthew Modine

tmefunn I think, in my opinion, the film doesn't always need to include humans in every time. It can include the animals too. When I first saw this movie in the television, well... this is the first time a family movie packed with the animals that could ever touch my heart... I felt so...touched. I don't even know what must I say to give this comment! Actually, most event that could touch my heart is the dog's love... I don't know the exact situation about that dog, because I didn't watch it from the first time beginning. It some kinds like their father's reincarnation, or the others..., I guess. But I'm sure, that in the deepest meaning of this film, there's a love, and a responsibility between the family, although their 'father' is the dog.Yeah, that's it! Love will never be matched or even equaled by the other thing in this world. There's always be a connection, between the father, mother, and the child / children. And I like the film which can tell me that all!!!!! Example, this film!!!!! But, so pity. I ever expected that the ending of the film can be more happy and so touching... But... well, y'know, it's a little bit of disappointing!!!!! But, it wouldn't matter. I recognize what kinds of effort that they've done to make this film seems more touchable..........

dakotajolong Was this supposed to be a two-hankie family film, or a violent drama? The writers and producers apparently couldn't make up their minds. The cute "Milo & Otis" tone of early scenes yields to turgid, slow melodrama, a disturbing personality change in the dog, scenes of violence, and an extremely disappointing, sad ending. The photography, the music, all details including the acting -- specially by the dog or dogs in the title role -- were fine. I'll blame the writer. I regret having spent two hours of my life waiting for this movie, as shown on the Animal Planet cable channel, to reach its disappointing, sad ending. May I offer a suggestion? For a much more entertaining canine reincarnation tale, look for "Oh, Heavenly Dog," in which private eye Chevy Chase comes back to Earth as Benji. O.K., it has some violence, too, but it's lots more fun, and the filmmakers aren't trying to sucker tears out of the audience.