Sniff: The Dog Movie

2009
1h 27m

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8.6/10

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Sniff is a documentary wrapped in a fictional story. Two British actors, hired to be dress-up concierges at a high-end San Francisco dog hotel, decide to use the opportunity of their year-long contract to make a documentary about dogs. The trouble is, they're not quite making the same film.

Outgoing Neil (British star Neil Morrissey) favors heart-warming vignettes about dogs that skateboard and surf, but his bookish side-kick Richard (Richard Huw) is drawn to serious stories of guide dogs and search-and-rescue dogs. Between their duelling lenses, Sniff explores the world through a dog's eyes, ears and nose.

A must-see for dog devotees. Rollicking fun for the whole family.

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Sniff is a documentary wrapped in a fictional story. Two British actors, hired to be dress-up concierges at a high-end San Francisco dog hotel, decide to use the opportunity of their year-lo... Read allSniff is a documentary wrapped in a fictional story. Two British actors, hired to be dress-up concierges at a high-end San Francisco dog hotel, decide to use the opportunity of their year-long contract to make a documentary about dogs. The trouble is, they're not quite making the... Read allSniff is a documentary wrapped in a fictional story. Two British actors, hired to be dress-up concierges at a high-end San Francisco dog hotel, decide to use the opportunity of their year-long contract to make a documentary about dogs. The trouble is, they're not quite making the same film. Starring Neil Morrissey, Amanda Plummer, Mikey the Guide Dog, Gabby the Search... Read all

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Smells like a winner!

I saw this DVD in the comedy bin, and I couldn't resist the picture of the bulldog next to the fire hydrant on the cover so I gave it a chance. I was very pleased with the film, which is an odd but endearing mix of documentary and comedy.

The film centers around a pair of British filmmakers who venture to California to open a dog hotel and make a dog-umentary. The thread about the dog hotel doesn't really go anywhere, and I started to get impatient with the humans in the dog costumes, but the pooches are adorable and this film has some excellent information on guide dogs and the unique bonds people have with their pets. It's a treat to see Amanda Plummer in anything, but her role is very small here. Still, if it's dogs you want, it's dogs you'll get, and this film delivers.

Kids who like dogs will love this film, and adults who like dogs will love it as well. Check out this fetching dogu-comedy.

8/10 stars from me, or four paws up!