Huievest Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Celia A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

clinicalnrn Investigate Before You Donate! How much money is spent by these organizations on lobbying for their own agenda and profit?!?!

bob_meg If The Dog Lover is trying to hide its agenda it's not doing too good a job of it. It's a slightly creepy film to watch because it does nothing short of attack government funded protection agencies for going after dog breeders in general. Are all dog breeders evil? Is every group that disagrees with your views 100% evil? Not likely but who really knows for sure outside of their own experience. Are protection agencies spotless in their record of protecting animals? I don't know that either.There are a lot of *suspicious* facts surrounding this movie, from the funding by a very well known opponent to Animal Cruelty bills to the fact that the ASPCA monitored "some" of the animal action in this film (haven't seen that one before and it gives me pause).It is interesting how viciously this film has been attacked in the mainstream media with very little convincing non-hysterical justification beyond its controversial message. The acting is on the whole very good and the script does a damn good job at presenting a plausible scenario for mismanagement by government funded agencies.If you go into this film with a closed mind it's only going to enrage you. It actually made me consider the other side of this issue. Did it convince me that all animal breeding is bad? No. Did it turn me against the ASPCA? Definitely not. I do believe that all zealotry --- for any side --- is unwise and this movie did confirm that belief. I'd want to know more about both sides of this argument before I'd support either one, but as a piece of compelling storytelling, it works. It held my interest and made me want to know more.Keep in mind when you read any hyper emotional review of this film that what you're being asked to do is simply think for yourself. I can think of worse ways to spend your time and money. Yes, you're probably giving money to the breeders if you rent or buy this film, but I'd be shocked if this film paid for itself, frankly. And the protection agencies have more than enough support to wage a counter attack. I'd love to hear their side of the issue as well. I'm waiting.

imdb-8198 THE GOOD...A refreshing look at the immoral politics of the so-called "animal-rights" industry (and yes it's an industry). Acting is good. Cast is good. Story is overall entertaining and kept my interest.THE BAD...Yes, it is a bit one-sided, but only inasmuch as it fails to portray the other side as one-dimensional as the truly are. Sorry, but no PETA (they use a different name, but we all know who they are referring to) activist would be that committed to fairness and truth. These people are radicals that care nothing for truth, as is abundantly illustrated by many of the negative reviews of this movie on this site. The writers used the term "livelihood" a bit too much. It may be a selling point to some people, by but-and-large it's a weak argument, or secondary at best.THE UGLY...It's way, waaay to close to the horrible, ugly truth. PETA actually does stuff like that. They slaughter thousands of animals each year (https://www.petakillsanimals.com/), many are healthy, adoptable dogs and cats. They don't "love" animals; they love the money they bilk from gullible people who fall for their con.

sarahmeima If you're a dog lover, I highly recommend this film. Very moving with a great pay-off at the end. Really exposes the truth about some organizations. This would be a good family movie, it's educational and also interesting. It brings about the debate on puppy mills and will give you insight on what some are really about. The good people out there follow the law and get punished for it, while those who mistreat and abuse animals go unnoticed. It's an unfair system that needs recognition and this movie brought awareness to it. It makes you question people's motives and what cause they're really fighting for. I would definitely watch this film again