Jeff bridges : is truly a legend. its a sweet movie about a writer and his dog. enjoyed the movie thoroughly. The movie was simple and straight. Heart warming and happy ending. Must watch for every dog owner. Or any animal owner or animal lover for that matter.This movie is quite informative for inexperienced dog owners. Gives you a gist of how to care for an animal that has been through some trauma or is getting used to a new home. a must watch for every animal lover !

The alert is this: if you watch this film, it will definitely spoil your evening. No back-story, no character development, and you would have to search far and wide for filmmakers who know less about dogs. Beautiful scenery, though! What was Bridges thinking when he took this role? Seriously. My girlfriend and I laughed our way through this disjointed and utterly unrealistic "dog flick." I don't even know where to start. He jumps through a glass door and then they build a four-foot high pen that's supposed to keep him in? Who is Jon Katz? Who is the wife, who is the daughter, who is the dog trainer, who is ANYBODY in this film? The dog learns to "sit" on the first try without any reinforcement or guidance? Really? I'm embarrassed to say that I sat for the whole thing: my girlfriend and I repeatedly agreed to quit watching and do something more rewarding, like watching paint dry, but it was so fascinatingly bad that we couldn't tear ourselves away. On a sadder note: it's an hour or so of our lives that we will never get back. Tragic.

For me the most important aspect of Jeff Bridges as an actor, is he is believable and real. I don't know if I would have rated the film any higher without his performance as Jon Katz the main character in the story. The film style is simplistic but projects a realistic view of what it's like to have a highly active and abused dog. What is most memorable to me are the few simple scenes that Jeff Bridges shares with Devon. I was so pleased that he filmmaker did not take a "Disney" format approach to the subject and presented in its true from. If there is one criticism I have with the film is that I'm never explained the psyche of the main character Jon Katz. Why is he stubborn and unyielding and refusing to listen to other people's advice. We are told that he is an "mad" by the trainer but there is no evidence or background to support this. These to me are minor points but worth mentioning. In all it was a very believable and realistic approach to the subject.

While watching 'A Dog Year', I was once again sure to say, that I am a Jeff Bridges fanatic, and he is a Legend. Bridges has completed 40 years in Hollywood as an Actor, and yet he enjoys a fan-following around the globe, and keeps surprising himself and his fans with performances that are performed with absolute flourish.'A Dog Year', based on a book, tells the story of a man suffering from a midlife crisis, who takes in a dog that's crazier than he is. His relationship with his pet, his realizations, his ark, are wonderfully executed. It's a charming film. George LaVoo's direction is good.Jeff Bridges embodies his part and rules the show. As Jon Katz, the Academy-Award Winning Actor delivers a performance that can silence even his worst critics. It's an astonishing act, that needs to be applauded by each and everyone.Verdict - Though a charming story, I'd say Watch it for Jeff Bridges, he empowers the show and leaves you in awe of him. Bravo!