Man and Dog have been pals for several thousand years now. It is only natural that dogs be an integral part our culture and tradition too. You can be sure that they will be a part of whatever we do. We sent a dog into the space to orbit around the globe. Dogs (best pet camera) have been given statues and state burials over the years for their faithfulness and service to the nation. Hence, it is only natural that they be part of our films too. Over the years, several dog-centric films have been made. Let us now take a look at 2 of the best now.
Marley and Me:
Marley and Me stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston as John and Jenny Gorgan, a young newly-wed couple living in Florida. They are unsure about parenthood and so, on the recommendation of a friend, they decide to take in a pet to see if they are up to the task. In comes Marley, a scrappy and unruly Labrador Retriever. Marley is uncontrollable and is absolutely impossible to train. There are hilarious scenes where a trainer tries her best to train but Marley simply attacks her and brings her to her knees. Marley eventually becomes an inseparable member of the Gorgan family and grows up with their sons. The story follows the couple and the dog to the end of the latter’s life. Marley and me remains one of the best portrayals of the life of a dog and is revered to this day as one of the best Dog Films of all time.
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale:
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is based on the life of an Akita Dog who lived in the Akita Prefecture in Japan called Hachiko. Hachiko and his master had a daily ritual, wherein the dog would leave the house and come wait for his master at the Shibuya Station where his master would arrive from work. The pair of them would then walk home together. This went on till one day; the owner did not arrive at the station. This was because he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died at the University where he worked. Hachiko waited and waited but his owner did not turn up. Faithful and loyal Hachiko returned every single day since then to the Shibuya Station at the exact time when his late master’s train would arrive and wait for him. He did this for an incredible 9 years until he died. This has made him a revered in Japan, where qualities such as loyalty and faithfulness are held in a high place of honor.