You have to see this film. I mean what more can I say, it's just so funny your sides will split! Well written, great actors, gorgeous mutt. The perfect combination.
I was lucky enough to attend the London screening of ADB at the beginning of February 2007, with Mr David Hewlett, his sister Kate, fiancé Jane and producer John Lenic from Stargate in attendance to answer questions after the show. It was a great idea - a sort of 'book tour' for a film. Really made it into an event to remember
If it only goes straight to DVD - BUY IT! Whichever venue it is released in, do your untmost to see it.
Well done David for your directorial debut - gonna be a hit.
Roll on the next film
A Dog's Breakfast
2007
Action / Comedy / Drama / Horror / Thriller
A Dog's Breakfast
2007
Action / Comedy / Drama / Horror / Thriller
Plot summary
If you've never been good at anything in your life, why would murder be any different? A Dog's Breakfast is a head smacking, bone breaking, fiancé bashing romp, about a family that just loves themselves to pieces. Patrick has always had a somewhat combative relationship with his little sister Marilyn. But when she brings home her new TV star fiancé Ryan, it's all out war. When Patrick fails to drive a wedge between the happy couple, he reaches for sharper instruments. Every family has a few skeletons in the closet; A Dog's Breakfast is the nightmarishly funny mess Patrick makes when he tries to add another to his.
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Brilliant
A bit cheesy but a good laugh.
David Hewlett did a good job writing and directing this movie. The story isn't flawless, could have been better, but overall A Dog's Breakfast is a guarantee for some good laughs. His acting and physical appearance reminds me of Will Forte from The Last Man From Earth. It's not as funny as that amazing show but it's certainly worth a watch. A nice unexpected little twist gave this movie a better ending than I expected. Don't expect a high budget comedy though, it's all very simple but it works.
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Delightful with the reviews posted already telling many reasons why, "A Dog's Breakfast" does telegraph the ending early but the playing out is deadpan fun. The film works at all levels from cinematography to editing, to acting, to music, and all else. There is not a wasted line, a wasted frame, or a failed turn in plot.
At first, I felt a tad put off by Patrick but then I related him to eccentric people I know and fell into watching the story play out with a final playful twist or turnabout.
By the way, I loved the sister character and actress. She is delightful.
Music by Tim Williams is a key player. The editing by Jason Schneider never has a bad cut.
This movie is much better than many highly promoted and expensively made films.