"Mit liv sum hund" directed by talented director Lasse Hallström is one of the reasons why I like Scandinavian movies so much. They always have this "real" feeling without ever overdoing things like in Hollywood movies often is the case.

The story is very simple and mainly because of that it all feels very real and heartwarming. Once you have started watching this movie you can't keep your eyes of it. It's a movie you'll easily fall in love with. The movie is filled with some great, emotional and heartwarming moments that are never exaggerated or overused in any kind of way.

There are some great characters, both adults and kids. I think that is the main reason why this movie is great to watch for adults as well as children. The characters are easy to relate with thanks to the "real" feeling of the movie.

A movie that'll not easily forget.

8/10

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The story begins with two boys living with their mentally and terminally ill mother. She is unable to care for them and they are both taken to live with separate relatives. The story follows the youngest as he moves in with an uncle and his wife. They have no kids of their own, but they are genuinely decent people who try their best. This movie follows the boy during the first year or two of his life with them and you get to see his first love, him playing on a soccer team, etc. While this may sound mundane, it is amazing how well the movie holds your attention--the writing, acting and directing are superb.

Although I liked this movie a lot, I was a little surprised that it received the Golden Globe when Jean de Florette was just nominated. Jean de Florette and its sequel, Manon of the Spring were a little better.

I had high expectations for My Life as a Dog, and not only did the film meet those expectations it also surpassed them.

I was really taken with the emotional core My Life as a Dog had. The scenes where Ingemar gets into mischief are fitfully amusing, but other scenes are very poignant too. I think some of the emotional resonance of the film comes from how truthful and warm My Life as a Dog is, there's even something very Truffautesque about it.

My Life as a Dog has an evocative script, a compelling story and characters that feel real, you immediately connect with Ingemar and do so right up to the last second.

Lasse Hallstrom directs beautifully, the film looks gorgeous in photography and production values, the score is haunting and Anton Glanzelius's lead performance is astonishing combining charm and wit with innocence and spirit.

Overall, a truly wonderful movie. 10/10 Bethany Cox