Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog
| Release Date: May 28, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
50
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Mixed or average reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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VarietyCourtney HowardJun 2, 2021
Overall, Roth crafts a resonant picture, purposefully threading in themes centered on identity and degradation with a sensitive, deft touch. Where it falters in properly contextualizing its pervading sentiments, it often finds resilient strength in the smart parallels between animal and human. Read full review
60
The GuardianLeslie FelperinMay 27, 2021
It succeeds in walking the tonal high beam without falling into soul-destroying bleakness on one side or a saccharinely fake happy ending on the other. That’s no mean feat. Read full review
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Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinMay 27, 2021
Roth wisely manages to avoid excess mawkishness and keeps the action moving apace. Read full review
25
RogerEbert.comCarlos AguilarMay 28, 2021
The film, unfortunately, is poorly acted and offers Hallmark Channel-level craftsmanship. Read full review
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