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Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch

By Sarah Wenk, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Terrific dogs but painfully slow, pointless sequel.

Movie G 2004 90 minutes
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MovieLover4Lyfe
MovieLover4Lyfe Adult
October 6, 2010
age 6+
Not really worth watching, the other Buddy movies are better.
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What's the Story?

This fourth outing in the Air Bud series takes place in Fernfield, where Buddy the golden retriever and his four grown puppies live alongside their human companions. Of course, there is evil afoot: A scientist wants to kidnap all the dogs to distill the Super Sports Gene that gives them their incredible ball-hitting ability. That plot gets set aside so we can watch Buddy take Andrea's school bag to her on the first day of classes and then watch Andrea become MVP material in one afternoon of practice with her helpful dog for a coach.

Is It Any Good?

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The dogs are all terrific, but there's absolutely nothing in AIR BUD: SEVENTH INNING FETCH to hold the viewer's attention. The writing is weak, the plot is transparent, the characters are clichés, and the situations are ridiculous. Even in this series, a dog hitting a baseball with a bat is far-fetched. If you're a dog lover, you'll have more fun taking a walk in the park and watching the real thing at play.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what talent they wish their family pet could have.

  • How does this movie compare with other dog movies?

  • Why do you think the makers of this and the other Air Bud movies made sequels in which different sports -- basketball, soccer, baseball -- are the central focus?

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