11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Argentina's best films of all times!, July 19 2009
By Cristian - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bombon - El Perro (DVD)
Shot entirely in beautiful Patagonia, Argentina, by the great director Carlos Sorin, this film follows the relationship between a middle age working class man who has just lost his work, and a pedigree dog that is given to him as payment for a free lance job he has done at a Southern farm to get some money.
In the beginning, he doesn't know what to do with his new friend, but after a while, he realises that the dog will be the most important companion in his lonesome life; and perhaps, even help him make some profit.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best friends, Mar 1 2010
By Matarife Camorra "El Boliviano" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bombon - El Perro (DVD)
The simplicity of rural Argentina is reflected with honest endearment in this story.
"Coco" and "Bombon" speak loud with glances, half smiles and heart about the struggles of people that refuse to go down without a fight. Cinema like this, reminds us that the most amazing stories are played out by everyday people. If there was awards for Doggy acting, "Bombon" would walk away with all of them, is not what he does but what we see in him that will make you laugh and cry.
You can't miss this chance to be humbled by love, loyalty and a hero called Bombon.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unassuming and Surprising Warm, Feb 14 2012
By C. Travis - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bombon - El Perro (DVD)
This is a feel-good movie about an older out-of-work Patagonian mechanic named Coco whose life is transformed when he is given a pedigree dog. After rescuing a woman whose car breaks down far from home, coco is "paid" with a pedigree Argentine dog that soon transforms his life. With the help of a carefree dog trainer named Walter, Coco decides to go on the dog-show circuit, and he and Walter hit the road to seek their fortune. Great casting, breathtaking scenery, and low key acting made for a heartwarming story. In Spanish with English subtitles.