Wiener-Dog

IFC Films | Release Date: June 24, 2016

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 39 Ratings

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TVJerryJul 11, 2016

Let me start by saying we're going on our 2nd doxie and this film captures NONE of the charm or personality of the breed (the one in the movie was over-trained and practically comatose). By the same token, this dark comedy is only dark. ThereLet me start by saying we're going on our 2nd doxie and this film captures NONE of the charm or personality of the breed (the one in the movie was over-trained and practically comatose). By the same token, this dark comedy is only dark. There are NO funny moments (with the possible exception of a musical "intermission"). The narrative follows the unhappy lives of 4 people, including Danny DeVito & Ellen Burstyn. Only the 1st story even features the dog …in the other 3, it's just an ornament. Director Todd Solondz nailed this type of somewhat sick humor in "Happiness," but this time, the plights of the people aren't interesting and the writing is flat. The final scene of the dog getting run over is especially disturbing and not necessary.… Expand

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graceweinerdogJul 31, 2016

This was a very disappointing movie, the worst I have ever seen. The characters for the most part were very unlikeable people with a couple of exceptions. The most likeable characters in the movie other than the little boy in the first sceneThis was a very disappointing movie, the worst I have ever seen. The characters for the most part were very unlikeable people with a couple of exceptions. The most likeable characters in the movie other than the little boy in the first scene were the wiener dogs themselves who were handsome, healthy looking and well behaved dogs. The star dog was played by two or more dogs. The story was of a wiener dog who went from one dysfunctional and life threatening situation to the next. The transition from one situation to the next was less than clear.What I considered sick and depraved in the movie to others may have been considered funny but trust me it was not. Seeing sweet dogs at risk and worse to me was not entertainment. Save your money, your time and your sense of what is healthy and good entertainment and pass on this movie. It was a truly want your money back experience.… Expand

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Miss_MontanaAug 1, 2016

Solondz should have been substituted for the wiener dog in the last scene. I agree with the woman I overheard on our way out of the theater, "I want my afternoon back!"

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MisterTAug 14, 2016

as a dog lover I got pulled in by the trailer and its catchy song . A good cast portraying some of the most generally unlikable characters in an indie feature you'll ever see . Todd should work out his issues in therapy and not those dupedas a dog lover I got pulled in by the trailer and its catchy song . A good cast portraying some of the most generally unlikable characters in an indie feature you'll ever see . Todd should work out his issues in therapy and not those duped into seeing his films… Expand

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PeterKalninSep 23, 2016

I suppose this film might be enjoyable for some people, but for the life of me I can't see anything endearing in it. It is dark and depressing, but perhaps funny for those who like to witness the sufferings of others. I can't recommend itI suppose this film might be enjoyable for some people, but for the life of me I can't see anything endearing in it. It is dark and depressing, but perhaps funny for those who like to witness the sufferings of others. I can't recommend it to anyone... especially for dog lovers. Spare yourself the loss of your time.… Expand

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