DVD
Fluke

Starring: Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz & Samuel L Jackson
MGM
RRP: £12.99

16707DVD
Certificate: PG
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Waking up on his very first morning, Fluke - a new-born puppy - discovers a wondrous world of excitement and fun. But when recurring dreams and a series of mishaps trigger memories of a very different world, he slowly realises that he once had a very different life - as a man! Convinced of his previous identity, Fluke sets out on an extraordinary journey that leads him back to his human family and shows him more through the eyes of a dog than he could see as a man...

I have to admit I was a little apprehensive about watching this movie. It looked a little too cute from the trailer, and to some extent it is. But Fluke is one of those family movies that delivers more than is expected.

The stars of this movie are the animals - the humans hardly get a look in - Samuel L Jackson makes a vocal appearance as Fluke's doggy mate, while the human cast are simply there to provide support characters for the main star - the mutt.

Yes there are tons of dreadful scenes, bad dialogue and over the top touchy feely moments, but there is a very welcomed surprise twist at the movies conclusion that made me smile and almost, but not quite, forgive this movie its many flaws.

No extras on this disc apart from the movie trailer, which is a little on the misleading side - showing Nancy Travis' character realising that - Fluke used to be her husband in a previous life and trying to make contact with him.

One for the kids, which the grownups should just about be able to stomach.

Nick Smithson

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