Stray

Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: March 5, 2021

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 12 Ratings

USER RATING DISTRIBUTION

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Watch Now

Stream On

Buy on

Stream On

Expand

Review this movie

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Please sign in or create an account before writing a review.

Check box if your review contains spoilers

0 characters (5000 max)

User Reviews

User score By date Most helpful

Brent_MarchantMar 19, 2021

It's the kind of movie that makes you go **** about every 30 seconds. However, director Elizabeth Lo's debut documentary feature about the street dogs of Istanbul -- which are legally protected against euthanasia and illicit captivity --It's the kind of movie that makes you go **** about every 30 seconds. However, director Elizabeth Lo's debut documentary feature about the street dogs of Istanbul -- which are legally protected against euthanasia and illicit captivity -- diverges from its central narrative a little too much, pursuing tangents that draw attention away from its principal subject. In particular, the film devotes considerable attention to the city's homeless refugee workers, an attempt to draw parallels between Istanbul's street people and their canine companions, an intriguing approach that, while interesting, comes across as somewhat unfocused. The film would have fared better if it had sought to do for the city's street dogs what "Kedi" (2016) did for its feral felines. If you're looking for a film loaded with loving footage of adorable pooches, "Stray" makes for a nice diversion. However, if you're searching for groundbreaking documentary filmmaking, this one misses the mark, despite seemingly good intentions.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

bertobellamyJun 18, 2021

This documentary lacks any discussion or conversation about the state of their canine subjects, but the way it portrays humanity through their eyes is enough to keep you watching. And just so you know, there's no animal suffering portrayed in here.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

batuhanchuSep 1, 2022

Wow... In the streets of Istanbul, you witness the life of Zeytin, Kartal and Nazar, as well as the natural moments of people. All I have to say about this impressive show is: "As it is."

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews