Review by Bob Ignizio
Stop me if you've heard this one before. In ROCK DOG, a misfit protagonist leaves
home to go on a quest to find self-confidence, defeat a bunch of generically
evil bad guys, and win the understanding and approval of his stodgy father.
Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about following one's dreams, staying
true to oneself, and the power of music.
Director/co-writer Ash Brannon may have gotten his start at
Pixar, for whom he co-wrote and co-directed TOY STORY 2, but there's
none of the heart, humor, or overall quality one would expect from that studio
on display in ROCK DOG. This is an
utterly disposable, by-the-numbers kid flick.
