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Films With Pets And Animals: The Best Movies Of The Past And Present
Movies or films are
great for recreational purposes, and we judge them by how they make us feel
emotionally. The moment when story lines send electric waves through our brains,
triggering thoughts and emotions that leave a lasting impression as you reflect
on life itself.
Do you remember some childhood
favourites?
Most of which
consisted of Pets and Animals! Watching them again when we’re older proved that
these movies were not just entertaining, they often teach us life lessons on
friendship, trust, and of course, love. We round up some of the best films with
Pets and Animals, from the past and present years!
Films With Real Life Characters
A lot of these movies
were made starring Dogs as one of its plot characters, we would imagine it’s because
being able to respond to commands on set is just one of the requisites.
Naturally, these Dogs were always accompanied by trainers, and even body-doubles
for different scenes. Can you fathom how chaotic it would it if noPawdie was well trained? *Gasp*
Beethoven (1992)
The adorable story of
how a family discovers the joy and troubles of Pet ownership after adopting a
St.Bernard’s puppy. Things take a turn for the worse when a mad scientist
decides to kidnap Beethoven for crazy experimental purposes!
Homeward Bound : The Incredible Journey (1993)
A remake of the 1963
film, this film has the combination of two Dogs (an American Bulldog and A Golden Retriever), and a Cat! Join their amusing yet scary journey of
loyalty and friendship when their owners dropped them off at ranch before going
on a vacation. Upon fearing that they had been abandoned, they embarked on a
dangerous mission of escaping and finding their way home.
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Lassie (1994)
A story about how a female
Collie (Lassie) forms an undeniable bond with human child during his struggles
with growing up and family problems. We could never forget the moment when
Lassie got kidnapped by and eventually escaped. She does not only escape, she
brings back what the kidnappers stole from her family! Now that’s one smart and
loyal Collie.
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AirBud (1997)
This film has
received disputed reviews, most of which referred to how false it was. But if
you watch closely, it carefully depicts how a stray Golden-retriever changes a
Boy’s life by bringing him more confidence and joy, especially after his father’s
recent death. All with the touch of some friendship, trust and basketball! A
feel-good movie is what it is.
101 Dalmatians (1996)
This is a love story
of how two Dalmatians found each other through their owners marrying (The Dogs got married too) Happily ever
after comes with a twist when their litter of 99 puppies were kidnapped by an
evil woman on a cruel mission to produce a coat made out of the puppies fur. Watch
how they plan their massive escape (because
parents would do anything for their children). Nobody can forget the
classic look of Cruella De Vil’s hair.
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Little Heroes (1999)
A comedy flick on courage, friendship and loyalty, involving a family and their two very intelligent Dogs. The young son of this family becomes a victim of kidnapping after his parents leave on a work related trip. The Kidnappers soon find out that their plans were not about to go smoothly in the presence of the two Dogs- imagine Home Alone, but with the ingenious help of two very loyal Doggos! This film also has sequels 2 and 3.
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Cats & Dogs (2001)
What if Cats and Dogs both had secret agent spies and elites that continued their never-ending rivalry? This film shows you exactly that, and though it doesn't exactly depict bonds between humans and animals, this movie provides a good laugh and spurs your imaginative thoughts for sure ☺ Do you think Cats are really THAT evil? Of course not, its all in the good fun of film-making!
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Good Boy! (2003)
Good Boy! is movie with an amusing plot that turns the tables around with a boy (Owen) that discovers his ability to communicate with his Dog (Hubble) in human language, only to learn that all the Dogs in the the neighbourhood are actually sent from outer-space with a mission to take over Earth! Owen agrees to help train the Dogs and get them into shape for the mission but ultimately fails, and instead, forms a strong friendship and bond with his Dog. Watch out for what happens in the end when all the Dogs are recalled into space, will Hubble ever get to see Owen again?
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Eight Below (2006)
Loosely based on a true
event and Japanese film Antarctic, the
story involves around 3 individuals and their expedition in gruelling Arctic
conditions with their team of hardworking, loyal sled Dogs. Under extreme
conditions they soon face the difficult decision of leaving their sled Dogs
behind to seek help, only to realise that the next rescue mission available was
way too long a wait. This is one tear-jerker of a film true to unbreakable
bonds between owners and their Pets!
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Marley and Me (2008)
Another film bound to
set your tears running, Marley and Me is the perfect film that tells the tale
of how a couple decides to adopt a Labrador Retriever in hopes of getting
themselves ready for parenthood. They soon realise that owning a Pet like
Marley was not what they expected. Follow naughty Marley’s life journey with
his owners from an extremely naughty puppy, to facing life with additions to
the family (babies) and to a Dog his
family can’t imagine living life without.
Hachi : A Dog’s Tale (2009)
Have you heard of
this story before? Based on the Japanese original, Hachi-ko Monotagari, this was based on the true story of a bond between
an Akita-inu named Hachi and his owner. With bonds comes trust, and with trust
comes loyalty, love and an unbreakable friendship. Experience the heartfelt
truth of a Dog’s loyalty as Hachi awaits his owner patiently at the train
station without fail (this was an
everyday pact-routine) even after his owner has passed.
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A Dog’s Purpose (2017)
Get ready your
tissues as you watch this film, follow the reincarnations of a Dog five times
and experience the many emotions and lives he/she had to live through. From getting
euthanized, to finding love, and facing abusive owners, the story tells us how
our Doggos live for selfless purposes no one could ever imagine. Carrying
memories from his/her past lives, he/she eventually tries to reunite with the
owner that deserved a scared friendship the most. Please, we’re crying already.
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Films With Other Animals
Though we might not
be able to own a lot of animals as Pets, wouldn’t it be nice to experience the
possibilities through the screen? From Farms to Zoos and the big open seas, the
cinema has a few amazing ones to remind you that animals have feelings too, and
who says you can’t bond with them?
Free Willy (1993)
A classic movie for
many (do you remember how almost everyone
was wearing a Free Willy T-shirt?). Watch how a deep friendship unfolds as
a recently orphaned boy named Jesse bonds with a young Orca Whale facing
similar separation problems while living at a foster home. Things don’t go as smoothly
as they thought when a nasty theme park owner tries to profit off their
relationship. Catch the touching scene as Jesse helps Willy (the whale) escape
into the sea and reunite with his family. *Que majestic whale leap*
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Black Beauty (1994)
From a novel to
screen, Black Beauty is a story of how a magnificent black Stallion was brought
up by very kind folks from young, and eventually forced to work pulling a taxi
carriage. Follow this working Horse’s hardships and sufferings before finding
himself in loving care again after a tiring life. This is an accurate example
of how Animals and Pets do not have the luxury of choosing the lifestyles they
want indeed!
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Ace Ventura : Pet Detective (1994)
You have got to know
this one! Action-comedy maestro Jim Carrey plays Ace Ventura, a Pet detective
scouring the country answering to the public’s needs. Lost pet? Fear not, Ace
has got you covered. Follow his adventures with pet Capuchin monkey (Spike) and
watch him as he uses much unorthodox methods to uncovering mysteries of missing
Pets and animals. Oh yes, he speaks their language, very well.
Babe (1995)
In life, we face
social hierarchy at home and at work, but who’s to say animals don’t face the
same? This movie convinces you otherwise as Babe (the little piggy in the
movie) learn things the hard way in a farm. From being a prize at a fair, almost
becoming the farmer’s dinner, making new friends, to eventually learning his
way and convincing the rest of how capable a little piggy can be. Touching,
inspiring, and amusing! Did we mention they could all speak as well?!
Movie Reviews
These movies were the
ones that left a lot of lasting memories for our childhood and current lives, don’t
you feel like re-watching some any time soon? We hope you get to relive
some memories of your own, because we could always treasure our Pets more
everyday ☺ Don’t
forget the animated ones too, reviews coming your way, stay tuned for:
The Best Animated Films With Pets And Animals Of The Past And Present
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