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Russell H

Entertaining throughout with good characters and silly animals.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/24

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It's adorably Disney. It's warming and funny, in that it's not really funny, and it's blatant. It's of its time, but I'm not sure they'd finance a remake (they'd have done it by now, surely?)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Dean Jones' second movie for Disney and the first where he plays opposite Suzanne Pleshette. First, I'm not a fan of Suzanne as an actress. The characters she plays seem mean spirited to me, I'm sure I'm the only one to think so. This caused a problem for me with the chemistry of the couple in the movie. The movie itself is about a great dane that thinks he is a dachshund. A few funny moments and a satisfying ending made it worth a watch if you would enjoy a comedy about dogs.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Bonitinha, delicinha a relação de amor e disputa entre o casal fofo, Dean Jones, meu mais novo ator preferido, rei dos anos 70, com seus filmes fofinhos familiares, comédias leves e despretensiosas, aqui ele é pai de cachorro, e muito feliz e eufórico com sua cria que só lhe causa problemas e muito amor envolvido, s2, como não amar a travessura dos doguinhos…

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Based on the novel by Gladys Bronwyn Stern, The Ugly Dachshund was finally the Disney live action film that pushed my dislike for Dean Jones and his characters to the breaking point. He's quite literally an irrational man-child who explodes at the slightest misfortune, yet he's somehow won the affections of Suzanne Pleshette, who is beyond wonderful in this movie. Seriously, as a kid I'd grown up with her as Dick Newhart's wife — well, Dr. Robert Hartley — and always thought of her as the sarcastic yet supportive wife of a beloved TV character. Perhaps I was not yet ready for the radiant charms and smoky eyes of 1966 Ms. Pleshette. Forgive me for acting like a Tex Avery wolf, as I am trying to be polite. In this film, she plays Fran and is married to Mark (Jones). She spends most of her time raising her prize-winning dachshund Danke, who has just gone into labor with multiple puppies. The veterinarian suggests that Mark adopt a Great Dane puppy whose mother has pushed him away. Mark gets the great idea to act like said puppy is a dachshund, as if his wife is a total moron. Luckily, Danke has enough milk to save the dog's life, but hijinks ensure as the gigantic dog grows up around small puppies, including a scene of Japanese racism that was strong enough to earn this movie a warning before you watch it on Disney+. But hey — there's a dog show where the big dog acts like a little one and I guess that's somewhat humorous. And maybe I teared up a bit when the big dog saves a baby dog that is stuck in a garbage truck. Man, I'm not inhuman, you know?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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A little too repetitive at times, but 'The Ugly Dachshund' still entertains to a suitable level. The plot is somewhat nonexistent, all of this film's perks come with its silliness, humour and acting - all of which are more than decent. Dean Jones & Suzanne Pleshette are fun in their respective roles of Mark & Fran. Charlie Ruggles (Pruitt) & Kelly Thordsen (Carmody) are alright too. The animals are as cute as you would expect, everything involving them is very silly and even nonsensical in moments. If you just switch your brain off and enjoy the madness that ensues then you'll have a fine time. If this was on for longer than 93 minutes then I would've certainly rated it lower. However, as it isn't, I feel it's right to class it as good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Norman Tokar

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Dean Jones

Mark Garrison

Suzanne Pleshette

Fran Garrison

Charlie Ruggles

Dr. J.L. Pruitt

Kelly Thordsen

Officer Carmody

Parley Baer

Mel Chadwick

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Rob Thomas

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Cute little Disney family movie, ideal for kids and dog lovers.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2005

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Audrey Rock-Richardson

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Rated: 3/5

Dec 15, 2002

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Synopsis

Suburban couple Mark (Dean Jones) and Fran (Suzanne Pleshette) take their beloved dachshund, Danke, to the vet's office to deliver her first brood of puppies. Before they leave, Dr. Pruitt (Charlie Ruggles) persuades softhearted Mark to adopt Brutus, a tiny puppy that has been abandoned by its mother. As the puppy grows into a full-size Great Dane that raises a ruckus around the house, Fran tries to convince Mark to find him a new home -- until a brave act helps change her mind.

Director: Norman Tokar
Screenwriter: G.B. Stern, Albert Aley
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 4, 1966, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014

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