Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 11/25/09 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG for some mild rude humor Running Time 1 hour 28 minutes Genre Comedy Director Walt Becker Writer David Diamond, David Weissman Cast Robin Williams, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Bernie Mac, Matt Dillon, Seth Green, Lori Loughlin, Rita Wilson Studio Walt Disney Pictures |
OLD DOGS (2009)
SYNOPSIS
Two best friends -- one unlucky-in-love divorcee
(ROBIN WILLIAMS) and the other a fun-loving bachelor
(JOHN TRAVOLTA) -- have their lives turned upside
down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the
care of six-year-old twins while on the verge of the
biggest business deal of their lives. The not-so-kid-
savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of
the twins (newcomers ELLA BLEU TRAVOLTA and
CONNER RAYBURN), leading to one debacle after
another, and perhaps to a new-found understanding of
what’s really important in life. --© Walt Disney Pictures
Two best friends -- one unlucky-in-love divorcee
(ROBIN WILLIAMS) and the other a fun-loving bachelor
(JOHN TRAVOLTA) -- have their lives turned upside
down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the
care of six-year-old twins while on the verge of the
biggest business deal of their lives. The not-so-kid-
savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of
the twins (newcomers ELLA BLEU TRAVOLTA and
CONNER RAYBURN), leading to one debacle after
another, and perhaps to a new-found understanding of
what’s really important in life. --© Walt Disney Pictures
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The new Disney comedy, Old Dogs, is a Travolta family affair. Charlie (John Travolta), who plays an aging
playboy, and best friend Dan (Robin Williams), an uptight romantic, own a successful sports marketing
company and they begin the movie by pitching to a group of expressionless Japanese executives. Charlie
tries to warm up the executives with a story about Dan’s one impulsive night out where he ended up with
a tattoo and a new wife (Mrs. Travolta otherwise known as Kelly Preston). The wife does not last long;
however, unbenown to him, they have fraternal twins. Seven years later, Vicky has to do a two week stint
in the pin and surprise, surprise, Dan meets his daughter (little Miss Travolta, also known as Ella Blue
Travolta) and his son (Connor Rayburn). This movie contains the usual Disney sentiments of a father who
learns the importance of family when his business sends him to Japan for six months, mixed with the
sentiments of a good friendship. Old Dogs also includes an expected tear jerker moment when Charlie
learns of his old dog’s death.
This predictable, yet funny, comedy is no Oscar winner; however, I highly doubt Walt Becker (Wild Hogs)
intended for this movie to do anything but entertain the audience. The funniest character in the movie is
Charlie and Dan’s young business colleague (Seth Green) whose signature facial expressions and
comical mannerisms steal the show. There are multiple amusing cameos by actors like Matt Dillon,
Justin Long, the late Bernie Mac, Rita Wilson, and Dax Shephard. Travolta’s brother and sister (Margaret
and Sam Travolta) even have a small role as singers in the restaurant where Charlie and Dan have dinner
with the twins. Most of the humorous moments are over the top, yet they seem to get a good laugh from
the audience.
playboy, and best friend Dan (Robin Williams), an uptight romantic, own a successful sports marketing
company and they begin the movie by pitching to a group of expressionless Japanese executives. Charlie
tries to warm up the executives with a story about Dan’s one impulsive night out where he ended up with
a tattoo and a new wife (Mrs. Travolta otherwise known as Kelly Preston). The wife does not last long;
however, unbenown to him, they have fraternal twins. Seven years later, Vicky has to do a two week stint
in the pin and surprise, surprise, Dan meets his daughter (little Miss Travolta, also known as Ella Blue
Travolta) and his son (Connor Rayburn). This movie contains the usual Disney sentiments of a father who
learns the importance of family when his business sends him to Japan for six months, mixed with the
sentiments of a good friendship. Old Dogs also includes an expected tear jerker moment when Charlie
learns of his old dog’s death.
This predictable, yet funny, comedy is no Oscar winner; however, I highly doubt Walt Becker (Wild Hogs)
intended for this movie to do anything but entertain the audience. The funniest character in the movie is
Charlie and Dan’s young business colleague (Seth Green) whose signature facial expressions and
comical mannerisms steal the show. There are multiple amusing cameos by actors like Matt Dillon,
Justin Long, the late Bernie Mac, Rita Wilson, and Dax Shephard. Travolta’s brother and sister (Margaret
and Sam Travolta) even have a small role as singers in the restaurant where Charlie and Dan have dinner
with the twins. Most of the humorous moments are over the top, yet they seem to get a good laugh from
the audience.
By Brenda Ladd