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Turner and Hooch | Year: 1989 Classification: Comedy Country: USA Directed: - Roger Spottiswoode Actors/Actresses: - Tom Hanks - Mare Winningham One of the least appreciated, sweet little films of all time Thoroughly charming - one of those rare films that is unabashedly what it means to be: a simple movie about a man learning to love something besides himself. In this case, it happens to be a dog (a very unusual beloved beast). There are little gems of performances, John McIntire as Amos, who brings the old saw about "people look like their dogs" to life, and Mare Winningham who really shows how powerful a performance understatement can make. And of course Tom Hanks, who is as always the most charming human being in the world. He also brings this very flawed person to admirable life. Then Hooch, of course, whose real name is sadly lacking in the list of credits. The screenplay itself is a marvel of simple, unassuming comedy. If we want to get "appreciatin'", then Hanks' urgently yelled, "I got a muffin for you, Hooch!" is a far more immediate and understandable cry of the everyman than "Reuben! Reuben!" And there can be no more perfect cry of human frustration than Hanks imploring Hooch (who has, after eating, sleeping, and going on his nightly "rounds", continued to howl all night), "What?! What?!" Hooch's ending is very sad, especially if you have young ones in the house, but the sadness is redeemed by a hopeful ending. I love this movie. It never ceases to make me smile after the worst of days. And no film can have a higher commendation than that. Cute Movie! Turner and Hooch is a cute movie starring Tom Hank's as a neurotic cop who likes every thing to always be neat and organized having his life changed when he has to guard a messy, slobbery but loveable dog named Hooch who is a murder witness and has to take the dog home with him and at first Hooch drives him crazy but he soon grows to like the old pooch! An all time favorite There are few movies as wonderful as this (OK, being a big dog lover helps). I thought Tom Hanks did a fabulous job, and I enjoyed him much better in those days then I do now. Hootch was the best dog actor I've ever seen. No looking over at the trainer all the time, at least that we could see. I want to buy this DVD, but I can't see if there is a commentary or any extras. Buy Turner And Hooch at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Turner And Hooch Search with the Priority Search Engine on Turner And Hooch This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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