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les saibo
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If it wasn't for the dog it would be the stupidest movie i've ever seen in my life. Beware it's liberal city!

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Michael Lukas
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wonderfully written story that brings many questions about relationships and mortality to the forefront using Apollo the great Dane as a binding element to the story. a great cast makes this and enjoyable and emotional ride 0

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patti bottge
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Nicholas Kraft
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Claudia Montes
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John E
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Heidi Eckard
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Romell Ballentine
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Burcin Yavuz
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Madhusudan Suryanarayanan
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Dianne Burkhardt
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Johanna Marx
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Shyam Sureddy
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75
Mar 28, 2025

Naomi Watts and Bill Murray are funny, touching and vital as the most recent guardians of a 150-pound Great Dane named Apollo, but the scene-stealing pup scampers off with this slight but irresistible character study and wins a special place in your heart.

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Peter Travers
ABC News
60
Sep 10, 2024

The Friend's heart is in the right place, but it can't get out of its own way.

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Ross Bonaime
Collider
83
Aug 31, 2024

It’s the sort of witty, wise, and warm character study we seem to be running out of these days. And that’s just when it comes to its standout dog star, the Great Dane (emphasis on great) Bing.

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Kate Erbland
IndieWire
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