The Art of Racing in the Rain
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bucks

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293 posts

229 months

Thursday 13th June 2019
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I've seen this book mentioned a few times on PH and have read the book, it's brilliant. I just hope the film can do it justice.

Due for release on 9th August 2019.

A dog named Enzo recalls the life lessons he has learned from his race car driving owner, Denny.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478839/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_Racing_in...


griffsomething

361 posts

183 months

Thursday 13th June 2019
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I love dogs and cars, so this is ideal.

If the dog ends up dying in the film though, I'm going to have to leave the cinema before I become a very teary mess. crybiggrin

cuprabob

17,936 posts

236 months

Sunday 18th September 2022
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It's on Film 4 this afternoon at 14:55.

Olivergt

2,150 posts

103 months

Sunday 18th September 2022
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Looks like it is on Disney (Star) as well, so can be viewed "on demand".

Will be watching tonight.

Olivergt

2,150 posts

103 months

Monday 19th September 2022
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Spoiler alert, if you don't want to know what happens stop reading now!






































Well, that was a bit of a rollercoaster.

Don't worry about the dog dying though, it's the dying wife and the child being taken away as well! It does have a reasonably happy ending and there is a one hilarious moment when the dog deliberately eats a chilli pepper and poops on the carpet.

Could I recommend it? Just about, there is some cool racing footage and he drives a lovely 3.0 csi BMW, maybe 3 stars out of 5.


daqinggregg

5,335 posts

151 months

Monday 19th September 2022
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When I saw then title, I thought that sounds good, has promise. Reality, a load of over sentimental tosh, with few redeeming features.

Oliver, I think you are being somewhat kind giving it a 3!

road hog

2,645 posts

235 months

Monday 19th September 2022
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Does the Dog Die .....????


watched a dogs purpose that was hard enough .. or 8 Below..