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Title: Red Dog Post by: UnSub on August 30, 2011, 07:22:09 PM "Red Dog" is an Australian film based on a book of outback folklore about Red Dog, a dog that wandered mining towns and influenced the lives of people who came across him.
It's not quite Lassie Goes To Australia, but its a fairly older child / family friendly film that relies on tugging on heart strings and comedic dog reaction shots. As a film it is pretty lightweight, which has probably helped its popularity locally. It's also bittersweet as a film, given that it starts with Red Dog having eaten poison and people recounting their stories about him while hoping he recovers. The stories are about the bonds of loyalty and how people relate to themselves and this dog. And dog fart jokes. I wouldn't take any soft-hearted children to see this film, but it could be a light date film or one that older kids could enjoy. The cynic in me also notes that while the males in this film are all dirty and sweaty and appropriately plain-looking (apart from the lead) the women are all pretty, immaculately dressed and dust-free. Title: Re: Red Dog Post by: SurfD on August 30, 2011, 07:47:32 PM Australian movie version of The Littlest Hobo?
Title: Re: Red Dog Post by: lamaros on August 30, 2011, 08:46:18 PM It's an ad for the mining industry!
Title: Re: Red Dog Post by: Tale on August 31, 2011, 02:05:33 AM It's an ad for the mining industry! It was actually funded by the mining industry, so yes. But the reviews from cynical, jaded reviewers are still very good. Title: Re: Red Dog Post by: UnSub on August 31, 2011, 05:18:38 AM There's one female character wearing a pristine white shirt with 'Woodside' (a major mining company) clearly displayed who gets a few close-ups.
But it isn't really that pro-mining - the lifestyle is shown to be pretty hard and the people who do it not always in the best state of mind. Title: Re: Red Dog Post by: Der Helm on August 31, 2011, 05:39:35 AM I think I read the book. I was very young. I think I cried a little bit. :ye_gods:
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