Wordiezett So much average

Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.

Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Anssi Vartiainen A college professor (Richard Gere) finds an abandoned puppy on his hometown train station. Despite the protests of his wife (Joan Allen) he brings the puppy back with him, to look after it until its owners are found. Turns out that the dog ends up staying with them for good.The film is an Americanized version of the 1987 Japanese film Hachiko Monogatari, which in turn is based on real-life events that took place in 1920s Tokyo. The basic premise being the same in all three. A professor, an akita dog and a story about loyalty.That being said, I think I would have rather watched the Japanese film. Because quite honestly, while I can see why some people might really love this film, it feels so patronizingly Hollywood to me. All the usual tricks are here. The attempts to mystify the Far East, the touching montages, the sappy music, the candles and tears in the corner of the eye, the idyllic small town charm. They even slap a GoPro on the dog, just to make sure we understand that it is its story. Quite honestly I expected the dog to start talking at some point.Plus there's an absolutely pointless framing story featuring the professor's grandson. Absolutely pointless, pure waste of time and film reel.Still, the film is professionally made, looks very nice and if there was ever only one man who could pull off this kind of story, it would have to be Richard Gere. Quite honestly I had more problems with the characterization of the dog than I had with him.Not really a good movie in my opinion, but it has its numerous fans, and I can see why. If the story interests you and you like dogs, go for it.

Anupiya Alwis If there ever was a movie about 'Loyalty", this would be it. Well, 'Love' too.Based on a true story which took place in Japan in the 1920's, where today a monument has been erected to remind people that such loyalty matters, this is the story of the Akita dog named 'Hachiko', and his master, a professor who were inseparable since the day they met.Richard Gere plays the main role as Hachiko's master, and his character never takes over the viewer's attention from the lovable pet. In fact, one might think that the main character is played by the dog itself, which is quite true.I do not want to elaborate on the plot, but would only advise the readers of this review, that it is a must watch for people of all ages. It sure will remind us of how important the little time we have with our loved ones are, and to not take it for granted.Highly recommended!PS: You might want to watch this alone, if you do not want the folks around you to see that after all, you're not that tough as you pretend to be.

jvega390 Every time I watch this film it touches my heart! The true story of Hachi the dog its definitely one of the best Japanese stories and I believe last year The Statue of hachi was replace with hachi and his owner together! That was such a beautiful thing to behold!I totally recommend this film!

srawda-1017473 As he grows up, Hachi bonds more deeply with his human friend. The dog is so devoted to the professor that he accompanies him every day to the train station for his commute to work. At night, Hachi waits just outside the station doors for him to return for a joyous reunion and the walk home.