Before watching this movie I had heard
the story about Hachiko many times. I've also come across the two
books we have here at the library called Hachiko waits by Leslea
Newman and Hachiko: the True story of a loyal dog by Pamela S.
Turner. The story goes a loyal dog returns to the train station to
meet his master every day even after the death of the master (Richard
Gere). The movie takes place in present day and in Connecticut
instead of Japan and the 1920s and 1930s. The real Hachiko died in
1934 so this film is long overdue.
I was quite pleased that they kept the
story simple; one of a man and his dog, of forging bonds of
unconditional love and devotion. What really makes the film stand out
is how it shows the perspective of the dog Hachi, who really is the
star of the movie, and giving insight into the emotions he felt. I
would rate this as probably one of the best dog movies to ever come
out of Hollywood. Whether you are a dog lover or not you will not be
disappointed in this magnificent film.
Even though I knew how the story ends
and prepared myself, the tears nevertheless were inevitable so much
so that at one point I thought I might have to turn it off and gain
my composure.(I did finish the film but not without quite a bit of
tissue)
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