- Release:
1 december 2017 - Regie:
Kriv Stenders
- Cast:
Levi Miller (Pan)
Bryan Brown (Gods of Egypt, Australia)
Hanna Mangan Lawrence (Beyond the Reach)
Jason Isaacs (The Infiltrator, Fury, The OA, Hotel Mumbai)
- Genre:
Familie
- Jaar: 2016
- A Première TV Distribution Release
Red Dog: True Blue
SYNOPSIS
Na de dood van zijn vader, wordt de 11-jarige Mick (LEVI MILLER) naar de uitgestrekte ranch van zijn grootvader (BRYAN BROWN) in Pilbara gestuurd. Daar, in de Australische outback, wacht hem ongetwijfeld een keihard, dodelijk saai leven. Maar niets blijkt minder waar. Grandpa mag dan al een stugge keikop zijn, Mick raakt er al snel bevriend met de kleurrijke figuren die er wonen en werken en… een rode pup die hij Blue doopt. Blue is echter meer dan een hond, aldus een wijze Aboriginal. Hij is een Marlunghu, een geest die voor allerlei narigheid zorgt. Dat blijkt niet gelogen ook, maar net door die avonturen worden ze ook onafscheidelijk. Tot de bevallige Betty Marble (HANNA MANGAN LAWRENCE) in Pilbara verschijnt en ook de sociale onrust van de verre buitenwereld zich manifesteert…
Red Dog – True Blue is een hartverwarmende, op ware feiten gebaseerde familiefilm over de vriendschap tussen een jongetje op de drempel van de volwassenheid en zijn trouwe hond. Het is ook het oorsprongsverhaal van de film Red Dog (2011), één van de meest geliefde films aller tijden down under.
REVIEWS
- TheGuardian.com: From its sweetly self-referential start, the Red Dog prequel offers a very rewarding journey – with plenty of dem feels.
- Maketheswitch.com.au: 'Red Dog: True Blue' is one of the best children's films I've seen in a long time. I've said it before and I'll say it again, but children's movies always seem to pack more of an emotional punch than adult movies these days. I know from the sound of the sobbing in the cinema I was in that I wasn't the only one with tears in my eyes at the end. It's one for the whole family to enjoy, and an important one to support.
- Urbancinefile.com.au: With Bryan Brown and the stunning Pilbara region as its greatest assets, True Blue is a sweet film.
- Darrens-world-of-entertainment.blogspot.nl: Red Dog True Blue's warmth and fuzziness may prove to be the ideal antidote for those seeking a feelgood flick to start 2017 off with.
- Residententertainment.com: a really great story and also has a lot of heart. a lovely family film that's a good choice to take young kids to see. 8.5!
- Filmblerg.com: The scenery is magnificent and importantly Miller's boundless enthusiasm and great chemistry with the dog keep things light.
- Heavymag.com.au: A smooth, enjoyable ride for the whole family.
- Heyuguys.com: But it's what the red dog represents that is moving, for he's a means of exploring Mick's youth, with touching finale that is steeped in the idea that the memories the protagonist has will never go away, moments he'll always cherish, albeit with a friend he no longer has. It's hard not to get emotionally stirred, even if you are a cat person.
- Previewfilms.com.au: Wholesome family viewing this respectable continuing chapter in the franchise is funny, poignant, has a great soundtrack containing great Aussie songs, but most importantly has heart and soul.
- Sbs.com.au: A simple coming-of-age story that benefits from a great cast and moments of inspired craziness.
- Supermarcey.com: A surprisingly strong and crowd pleasing prequel that was definitely better than it had any right to be. It did still capture all the humour, adventure, heart and Aussie spirit that made RED DOG such a joy to watch.
- TheReelWord.net: This delightful prequel continues the legacy sincerely with an emphasis on modesty and greater attention to character development.