A Christmas Tail

Original title: A Dog's Tale

2000
G
1h 31m

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Anything is possible when a mysterious professor tells young Tim about a supernova that grants wishes. Unfortunately, when Tim's wish doesn't go as planned, he finds himself in a dog's body.Anything is possible when a mysterious professor tells young Tim about a supernova that grants wishes. Unfortunately, when Tim's wish doesn't go as planned, he finds himself in a dog's body.Anything is possible when a mysterious professor tells young Tim about a supernova that grants wishes. Unfortunately, when Tim's wish doesn't go as planned, he finds himself in a dog's body.

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5.4/10

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The parents say the police require a child to be missing for 24 hours before any action can be taken. This is incorrect; the 24 hour rule does not apply when it comes to children.

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8/10

Fine film fantasy for family fun

Little boy's wish to have dog goes awry when he gets turned into a German Shepherd. He gets to experience life as a dog for the longest 12 days of his life, and gets a dogs-eye view of life. The humans are just plot contrivances, but enjoyable ones, particularly Gordon Jump as the Wizard-of-Oz-like "Professor." Anne Lockhart and David Bowe are appropriately befuddles as Tim's parents, and the young actress playing Haley is simply adorable. Altogether, this is a simple, but addictive, family film.