12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS DVD
Based on the book by 14 year old Emma Kragen, THE 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS is another one of those doggone cutesy movies that you just can't resist. Set in 1931 at the height of the Great Depression, this heartwarming story focuses on young Emma (newcomer Jordan Claire-Green) who is shipped off to her "aunt" when her father loses his job and they are being evicted. Turns out the "aunt" isn't really blood relation, but a former girlfriend of daddy's. But the story really centers on the little town where dogs have been banned and how Emma and a crusading "Dog Lady" try to save the dogs. The cast does well with some nice bits from Eric Lutes as the coach turned Christmas program director, Bonita Fridericy as Aunt Delores; and Richard Riehle as the posturing mayor. It's all cliche-driven and predictable, but it's a marvelous movie for dog lovers and Christmas movie afficionados. Only a Grinch would find it unappealing.
Product Details
- Actors: John Billingsley (II), Bonita Friedericy, Adam Hicks, Jim Jackman, Eric Lutes
- Directors: Kieth Merrill
- Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: November 1, 2005
- Run Time: 107 minutes