This is the greatest film I have ever seen! I don't think I will ever see a greater film than this in my life, and I've seen Star Wars. Bones deserves an Oscar. The directing is fantastic, the acting is incredible, and the dog... Oh, the dog... WHAT A DOG! I implore anyone who loves dogs to watch this film, it is truly wonderful!The music is fantastic, I would compare it to the work of John Williams. So beautifully composed, fitting the scenes so well.The technical side of the filming is flawless. There are no hitches and the effects are magnificent. When the baddies are hanging off the boat towards the end it looks so realistic, as well as when Sherlock is holding onto Billy's feet in mid-air. The actress who plays Emma sets the mood so incredibly well with her sarcastic tone. Sherlock Bones is a must see film!

I have never seen a children's movie that was so poorly acted. The 10 yr old's dad was someone who I would not have wanted to have custody of my child either. He was more than eccentric...The child actor was not very good either but that really seemed due to the script and dialog challenges he encountered. Also, the little girl's character was too terse for her age. The three dummies that they used in the boat scene who were supposedly hanging on for dear life at the end of the movie were so obviously dummies which really annoyed me. Also, there were no law enforcement officers who were actually any good at their jobs so I suppose the bad guys were going to just hang around like dummies (oun intended) forever!! Terrible. I would not recommend this movie even for the youngest of children.

Billy is a 10 year old boy who is set to visit his father on Catalina Island. His mother and stepfather don't really show him much affection but they refuse to let Billy live with his father. This is because William, the dad, is a wacky inventor who does not have a steady income, as of yet. Once on Catalina, Billy finds an injured dog and he and his dad take the canine to visit a pretty veterinarian, who also has a daughter, Emily; she is near Billy's age. The four of them befriend each other. Billy, however, has a secret. The dog can talk to him! He needs Billy's help in finding his owner, who may have been kidnapped. Can Billy and Emily solve the mystery, with help, of course, from conversations with and encouragement from the dog? This film is an absolute joy, from beginning to end. From policemen in their underwear to Billy pretending to be blind and more, this story unfolds with a laugh at every turn. The dog is adorable, the children are sweet without being coy, and the parents are appropriately befuddled, yet charming. The sight gags alone are a wonderful reason to give this film a try. Catalina Island's beauty is also something to treasure. It may take some searching but parents everywhere should try to locate this film at a library or video store. No bones about it, this film would make a happy memory for any child or for one who is young at heart.

Making a movie like this one should not be legal. With a cast completely devoid of talent and a story that prompts you to pinch yourself out of the nightmare this movie epitomizes the word terrible. Don't see it unless you find migraines endearing.