Based on James Herbert's novel of the same name, "Fluke" is a unique, touching fable of life, love and loss, told through the eyes of a beautiful dog who isn't all that he seems.
Thomas Johnson (Modine), a workaholic estranged from his family and best friend, is killed in a tragic car crash. Sometime later, he is reincarnated as a puppy named Fluke. As he grows up, Fluke starts having flashbacks of his past life, and, believing his family is in danger from the man he holds responsible for his death, sets out to find them.
"Fluke" isn't your typical doggie movie; this isn't "Old Yeller" or "Homeward Bound." This is a touching story about mortality, and how love goes on after death. It raises important questions for both children and adults - is everything as it seems? What happens when and our loved ones die? Are they happy, what's in store?
Yes, the film is at times cheesy, but it isn't wholly distracting and is forgivable. The training is amazing and the voice acting (Modine as Fluke/Johnson and Jackson as his friend, Rumbo), gives a depth and personality to the canine characters. There is beauty in Fluke's love for his wife and son, in the subtle relationship he shares upon his return in dog form. The music is wonderful. There is much depth to this film that one would not know upon picking up the box.
I first saw "Fluke" at around ten years old; I was obsessed with dogs, and my mom told me that there was a film about a dog finding his family on TV one night. I fell in love with this movie instantly, and it's still a firm favourite to this day. It is nowhere near perfect, but it's fascinating and beautiful - this is quite possibly one of the most important, overlooked films of all time. This isn't just a kiddie dog film; this is a film about something deeper.
Give this underrated gem a chance; it may touch you in ways other stories can't. This is a film for everyone - not just children.
p.s. Parental Guidance advised - the themes are serious and dealt with extremely well. but there's no dumbing down. Please watch WITH your children.
Thomas Johnson (Modine), a workaholic estranged from his family and best friend, is killed in a tragic car crash. Sometime later, he is reincarnated as a puppy named Fluke. As he grows up, Fluke starts having flashbacks of his past life, and, believing his family is in danger from the man he holds responsible for his death, sets out to find them.
"Fluke" isn't your typical doggie movie; this isn't "Old Yeller" or "Homeward Bound." This is a touching story about mortality, and how love goes on after death. It raises important questions for both children and adults - is everything as it seems? What happens when and our loved ones die? Are they happy, what's in store?
Yes, the film is at times cheesy, but it isn't wholly distracting and is forgivable. The training is amazing and the voice acting (Modine as Fluke/Johnson and Jackson as his friend, Rumbo), gives a depth and personality to the canine characters. There is beauty in Fluke's love for his wife and son, in the subtle relationship he shares upon his return in dog form. The music is wonderful. There is much depth to this film that one would not know upon picking up the box.
I first saw "Fluke" at around ten years old; I was obsessed with dogs, and my mom told me that there was a film about a dog finding his family on TV one night. I fell in love with this movie instantly, and it's still a firm favourite to this day. It is nowhere near perfect, but it's fascinating and beautiful - this is quite possibly one of the most important, overlooked films of all time. This isn't just a kiddie dog film; this is a film about something deeper.
Give this underrated gem a chance; it may touch you in ways other stories can't. This is a film for everyone - not just children.
p.s. Parental Guidance advised - the themes are serious and dealt with extremely well. but there's no dumbing down. Please watch WITH your children.