Product ReviewsHachi: A Dog's Tale (DVD, 2009)

Hachi, a dog's tale

There are some movies you rent, and some you want to own. This one is a heart felt story that our family has seen more than once, and are glad to own, but still brings a lot tears because of it's sad ending that is based on a true story. It certainly has a few lessons such as loyalty, and some tough realities of life. So I wouldn't recommend it for kids that are to young understand death and loss. I like finding DVD's that we want to own on Ebay, because I usually find one at a decent price.Read full review...

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Hachi makes it to a movie

Dramatic movie based on a true story. Details in it may resemble that of the account on its true story in a remote condition. This movie was made for entertainment rather than as a documentary or to retell a story. The roles on this movie were appropriately employed. The loyalty from the dog was the best part of the movie from beginning to end. Read full review...

Wonderful

We've watched this video many times - it's great every time. We had three Akita's that looked just like Hachi - makes it all the more poignant. I also have the Japanese version of this story. It's also excellent, but I think this one is actually better.Read full review...

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Richard gere hachi the dogs tale

Loved this movie..i hope everbody gets a chance to watch the movie. A real tear jerker..moved &touched...richard gere you &johnny depp have truly discovered the fountain of youth...future depphead..stay sweet &sexy you are loved &admired..great work...sharon aurednik facebook..pittsburgh love&usairways too...Read full review...

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A must see

This is the most touching movie I have seen in a long time about faithfulness and love of your best friend Your Dog. The love Hachi has for his owner is true and unbelievable. That’s True Love. And a True Story is what makes it so special . I would definitely recommend it.
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A Dog's Gift of Unconditional Love

A beautifully done tale of how a dog's devotion and love can produce miracles of the spirit. I did laugh and I cried as well because movie painted a very clear picture of our dogs' devotion in the face of loss. This movie is a lesson for all of us who have pets and maybe just don't understand the kind of unconditional love and devotion they bring to us as gifts for learning and loving. We can learn much from our animal and bird friends and this lovely movie is a must watch over and over.Read full review...

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A truly moving tale of love, devotion, and friendship.

This movie is much deeper than the loyalty of a dog. Did anyone notice the immediate attachment Hachi had when he first met HIS human, or when before the professor was about to go to work Hachi sensed something was wrong with his human when they were in the back yard? Then at the train station Hachi showed up with his toy to try to get the professor to NOT go to work by finally playing fetch for the first time. The professor didn't get it. Hachi knew something was very wrong and didn't want him to go.(dogs, animals can sense those things) Too often we don't pick up on those clues. The professor's friend had it right. Hachi chose the professor.

Do yourselves a favor. Google the title and read about the REAL Hachi. He most likely died a painful death and no one was there for him. I've lost three friends in my lifetime. They each came to me, and not other family members, near the end, to let me know it was their time. They have a special way of letting you know when they need to make that final journey. Don't let them go alone. They loved you all their lives, love them to the end of theirs. They need to know you loved them back and you won't let them make that journey alone. I hope and pray when my time comes my friend will be with me and my other three friends will be waiting for me on the other side.

I've watched and read many dog stories, including "Call of the Wild" and more recently, "Eight Below". That loyalty runs deep not only for man but for their own.

The story of Hachi is used in Japan to teach children respect for animals, for parents and for their elders. Research the culture a bit and you'll begin to understand just how deep this story really is. Love your pets but try to go beyond that love by intuitively connecting with them. You might find they have much to tell you.Read full review...

Great movie for individual or family viewing

Based on true story redone using American actors. Original story took place in Japan years ago but brought to screen with Richard Gere and Joan Allen who does a fine job and the Dog story of Hachi will tug at your heart strings. Highly recommend!Read full review...

Three or Four Hankies Recommended

Based on a true story this gentle, family-friendly tale will give the tear ducts a good workout. No car chases, no F-bombs, no wisecracking snarky little kids, no glitzy special effects, it's just a good story sympathetically told. The only downside that kept this from getting five stars was the dreary piano background music which sounded like a very depressed pianist noodling around on the instrument while the ice melted in his drink...Read full review...

Heartwarming story

My wife and I are dog owners and I really thought this was going to be one of those tear jerkers that would leave you all depressed and sad. Not at all - oh, sure it had its elements of sadness. But it turned out to be a story of love and devotion between a dog and its owner. I heartily recommend it.Read full review...

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