Buddy
Grasshopper Film | Release Date: March 20, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
76
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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90
The New York TimesWesley MorrisMar 19, 2019
The movie is warm, observant, mildly philosophical and deeply curious about the daily and inner lives of both the people and their four-legged assistants. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterNeil YoungMar 20, 2019
Observing how six service dogs provide crucial daily help and companionship for their grateful owners, the ruminative, accessible affair proves as soothing to the viewer as the faithful pets are to their humans. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Amberly McateerJun 20, 2019
In resisting the urge to roll over into the sappy-dog genre, Buddy instead elevates the stories it tells: It’s ultimately about love, resilience and lessons we can all take in. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineChuck BowenMar 19, 2019
It would appear that some of Buddy’s humans have indeed written off their fellow people. Does this matter? Honigmann’s film doesn’t plumb this potentially resonant question, as it’s hesitant to look a gift dog in the mou Read full review
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