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All parent reviews for My Dog Skip

Age
8
Average rating based on 9 parent reviews:
  • 33% say violence is an issue
Parent of 9 year old
June 6, 2009
 
Good movie, but the dog dies
I really liked this movie and it kept my 7 year old engaged. However, he cried when the dog got lost and then again at the end when he died of old age (why is it that movie dogs always die?). I wouldn't show it to him again until he is a bit older.

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Parent of 13 year old
April 9, 2008
 
for once I agree with your age guidance
I usually find the Common Sense rating a big conservative -- my six year old was usually fine with movies rated 8+. But in this case, I think 8 is the right cut-off. The scary scenes are truly scary, and much of the social message was over my almost-7-year-old's head. I enjoyed it, though. Terrific cast.

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Parent of 10 and 10 year old
August 2, 2009
 
Not for sensitive children
My girls were too sensitive with regards to what happens to Skip. The could not stop crying at the end and are now wary of these type movies. I guess kind of like Old Yeller was for me when I was their age.

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Adult
May 24, 2009
 
I didn't like it; animal cruelty
It made me mad when the boy hit his dog! I think he's a jerk! The only thing I liked about this movie was that it was the same dog from Frasier.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
My dog (sniff) Skip
My Dog Skip, was a very enduring movie, Boy and his Dog, I laughed, I cried, anyone who has had a dog can relate to this story. This movie teaches some good values along with how to take care of a pet, what happens to pets when they die, the bonds of friendship. all in all a real tear jerker, reminds me of Old Yeller, not for the faint of heart. this movie is rated PG for a reason, there is some violence and death. something that may be hard for younger viewers to understand.

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Parent of 18 year old
May 17, 2010
 
good movie. also check out Uncle Nino. great movie!

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Adult
April 23, 2010
 
8 and up.
my dog skip is a great family movie and sad at the same time but parents this movie has a few violence some mild language used and some drinking and smoking used to help handle the pain and they smoke cigar however it does deliver a great message about friendship and love and the role model is that skip which is the dog is a perfect example of unconditional love and loyalty and willie is a kind hearted and grateful for his companionship.

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Adult
October 29, 2011
 
maybe a tad too emotional
This film is great, but when I saw it when I was a kid I was balistic with tears at the end. Mum couldn't get me to stop crying, I went to bed unable to stop crying. I was about 12 at the time or possibly younger. It's up to you if you think your kids can take this sort of thing

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Parent of 7 year old
May 20, 2011
 

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