Romeo’s Picks ‘n Pans
Hotel for Dogs
on DVD & Blu-Ray
Okay, so I wasn’t SUPER excited about watching a movie about dogs. I would have preferred something on Animal Planet like Cats of Africa or Cats 101 or something but the female staff manager insisted I sit on the couch with her and watch Hotel for Dogs so I could tell you all about it.
Well, let’s just say I was pleasantly surprised!
The movie is all about these two orphan kids (Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin) who aren’t allowed to keep their dog, Friday, in their new foster home (mean, mean adults). So, they set out to find a home for Friday and end up finding…..you guessed it! An abandoned hotel where they could keep Friday. Well, in a series of fun adventures, they end up creating a very fun and cool home for lots and lots of homeless woofers.
Now you guys all know how passionate I am about helping rescue animals and this is all about helping our furry friends! Plus the acting by those woofers is really good. Where did they learn to do those things? That little Friday guy is one smart dog. There are some extra features that showcase these doggies and how awesome they are.
I won’t tell you any more because I don’t want to spoil it but suffice it to say that the movie held my attention the whole time, which is pretty unusual for me. Particularly when I am laying on the couch.
Besides being a good movie it has inspired my next project. I am going to open a hotel for cats!
I also want to point out the very nice people at Paramount Home Entertainment who sent me the DVD to review have also offered a copy of the movie as one of my Donate-a-thon prizes! So if you want to win the movie, all you have to do is donate a buck to Beaufort Community Cat Project and you will be entered into the drawing that we’ll do on June 1.
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i’m with u amy and the house of cats a bunch of animal movies make me cry too i was even sad at the start of hotel for dogs (for th puppy) but its a good movie
My niece would LOVE this movie!! I think this movie sends out a great message to young people about the importance of helping animals.
I have to agree with Amy & The House Cats, I usually never watch animals movies for the same reason. All Dogs Go To Heaven– completely ruined me at a young age
I might have to watch this one though! Thanks for the review, Romeo!
Well, I like your idea of starting a hotel for cats – that is something I always wanted to do – someplace where I can take care of kitties that don’t have a nice home to live in. I don’t generally watch animal movies (they always make me cry at some point) but this may be one I have to catch, thanks to your review!
We probably wouldn’t have watched that movie either without your review, but it sounds really good. And it also looks like it might be a great purr-esent for Mom’s younger nephews and nieces!