I know better than to watch movies about dogs, or animals in general. If it is a true story, or based on fact, the dog dies at the end. I cry enough over my own dogs. I don't need to subject myself to added pain. I never could stand to watch "Lassie" TV shows even though they had happy endings, just because the story line would stress me out too much.

I made the mistake of watching this movie not too long ago. It is a wonderful story based on fact. The first 45 minutes I would recommend to anyone for a pleasant, family movie. The ending I would not recommend to anyone who is especially sensitive, whether they be child or adult. I found the ending to be cruel compared to the rest of the story.

Yes, I know kids have been growing up for years and leaving childhood pets behind while they go off to school. Do I have to be subjected to it in a movie? I had a dog myself from age 10 to 27. She was 17 when I lost her and the longest I ever left her was 2 months. I think it is cruel to be tricked into the wrenching emotions of watching an aging dog be left behind by the boy who grew up. And we are told Willie gets a transatlantic phone call to tell him Skip died. Thanks. What a nice ending. Not.

This movie deserves 4-5 stars for being a well-made, quality movie. But I give three stars for my own personal reasons. I should have known better. Once and for all I am sworn off all animal movies and books.

My Dog Skip is a very poignant tale about the love of a dog and how it changes a boy's life. Skip seems to effect everyone in a positive way and is loved by an entire town. This movie is entertaining and enlightening at times, but is meant more for adults than children. For a period piece set in the 1940's it is very accurate. All the actors do a stellar job. My Dog Skip is one of the best films I have ever seen and I am glad I purchased it.

This little known movie is so awesome if you are a dog lover and it may bring you to tears as we know that dogs have a much shorter life span than us humans (10-15yrs for most dog breeds). It is a heart warming story that may remind you of your childhood and your first dog as a kid. Kevin Bacon and Frankie Muniz are great as Father and son and the dog is pure joy and as mischevious as any puppy or child.

This is my son's favorite movie of all time. He is 13. I bought it for him for Christmas this year and it was pretty hard to tell wether he liked this better or the laptop he got, lol. It really is a good movie that is suitable for all ages.

A very good heartwarming movie. It's about real life so it does pull on the heart strings a little but worth your time to watch