MY DOG TULIP (Theatrical Release USA 2009)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.1|5.0 Starsììì

Wow. My Dog Tulip is a surprisingly excellent story as interpreted with quaint, hand-drawn characters animated by Paul and Sandra Fierlinger. Despite some scenes which may not be appropriate for younger audiences, the story plays well with Christopher Plummer narrating J. R. Ackerley’s narrative about a rescued female German Shepherd named Tulip.

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Storyline

The film poignantly details the conflicts and simple moments that J. R. Ackerley (Christopher Plummer) shares with Tulip while Tulip gradually ingratiates herself into the elevated position of ‘Man’s Best Friend’.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Directors Paul Fierlinger and Sandra Fierlinger for directing efforts. Thank you to Producers Howard Kaminsky, Frank Pellegrino, and Norman Twain for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: J.R. Ackerly (voice of Christopher Plummer), Nancy/Greengrocer’s Wife (voice of Lynn Redgrave), Ms. Canvenini (voice of Isabella Rossellini), Mr. Plum/Pugilist (voice of Peter Gerety), Army Veterinarian (voice of Paul Hecht), Captain Pugh/Mr. Blandish (voice of Brian Murray), and Bicyclist/Rude Veterinarian (voice of Euan Morton).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Directors and writers of the screenplay, Paul and Sandra Fierlinger, show adept skill in telling a simple and yet complex story in a manner entertaining for the adult mind. Christopher Plummer’s voice welcomes viewers into the story.

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Ben Meyers