It seems that for the most part, people either loved this film or hated it, and I think that's because some people can get into fantasy films, while other cannot.
It is a bit difficult -- as one poster wrote -- to see this as being a film for children. I just don't think it is. And yet, in some ways it's not quite right for adults. That's the difficult part.
Whether good guys or bad guys, I thought the acting here was quite good. Patrick Swayze was probably an underrated actor. The first time I remember seeing him was in the mini-series "North & South". I was impressed, as I am here. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, whom I don't recall seeing before (but may have) was very good as the mother. Joseph Mazzello was excellent as the son. And it was so interesting to see Seth Mumy -- the son of Billy Mumy ("Lost In Space") as the younger son.
The one real criticism I have is that it might have been better to make viewers aware sooner of what the dog and man were. But aside from that, there's not a lot to criticize here IF you look at fantasy in the right frame of mind. But again, I think this is more a film for adults than children, with the drama being...well, actually being with three of the main characters.
It is a bit difficult -- as one poster wrote -- to see this as being a film for children. I just don't think it is. And yet, in some ways it's not quite right for adults. That's the difficult part.
Whether good guys or bad guys, I thought the acting here was quite good. Patrick Swayze was probably an underrated actor. The first time I remember seeing him was in the mini-series "North & South". I was impressed, as I am here. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, whom I don't recall seeing before (but may have) was very good as the mother. Joseph Mazzello was excellent as the son. And it was so interesting to see Seth Mumy -- the son of Billy Mumy ("Lost In Space") as the younger son.
The one real criticism I have is that it might have been better to make viewers aware sooner of what the dog and man were. But aside from that, there's not a lot to criticize here IF you look at fantasy in the right frame of mind. But again, I think this is more a film for adults than children, with the drama being...well, actually being with three of the main characters.