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The Dog Who Saved Easter

By Renee Schonfeld, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Predictable holiday sequel is silly fun; some potty humor.

Movie PG 2014 86 minutes
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Based on 1 parent review

Lisa K.
Lisa K. Parent
March 31, 2018
age 7+

Waste of time

This was the first of these films that we’ve seen and we won’t watch another. Ridiculous plot that even my 7 and 9 lost patience with, and a romantic sideline plot with the adults that was unnecessary. I would say don’t bother.
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What's the Story?

When the Bannisters go on vacation in THE DOG WHO SAVED EASTER, Zeus (again voiced by Mario Lopez) is left in the loving care of Alice (Beverley Mitchell), the owner of a new dog care business. At first Zeus is worried, even a little scared, but except for a jealous pet rabbit, all is well; it's a wonderful home-away-from-home. But it's Zeus's destiny to end up in a skirmish with three old-reliable villains (Dean Cain and company). This time they've been hired by an evil kennel owner (an outrageous Catherine Hicks) to disrupt Alice's new venture. What's more, the baddies hope to score some hidden jewels at the same time. It falls to Zeus, along with Alice and an admiring young veterinarian, to foil the villains' evil plans, and save all the adorable temporary "residents" of Alice's home.

Is It Any Good?

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Cute dogs, harmless buffoonery, and sweet romance (both canine and human) add up to a predictably safe sequel. In fact, it's all predictable: the farting foodie, the ever-present dog poop, the appealing variety of dog breeds and types, and the repeat villains who always seem to be in the lovable Zeus's way. It's far from great film-making; there are no thoughtful insights, no lessons to be learned. Still, it's fine for kids who like Zeus and his adventures, and for others who may be new to the series.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about holiday movies. Which ones do your family watch over and over again? What makes them special?

  • Why do you think kids find movies with lots of fart and dog poop jokes so funny?

  • Have you liked all of The Dog Who Saved movies with Zeus? Are some better than others? Why?

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