Unfortunately, some men have the reputation of being a dog, a metaphor that isn't all that pleasurable and normally has negative connotations. With the release of the new movie Old Dogs, starring Robin Williams and John Travolta, that metaphor is taken to a new place. A place where we see the love a man can have for an old dog, but better yet, the love that can come about when one discovers family. Old Dogs has some rather nice things to say, in a fun and enjoyable way.

Old Dogs is a well-directed and put together film. There is a great sound track, and we have exactly what we have come to expect with films involving John Travolta and Robin Williams. The latter is once again at the top of the game, showing that not only is he a comedic genius, but quite a nice actor. There are also bit parts played by people like Seth Green, Kelly Preston, Bernie Mac, Matt Dillon, and numerous others including Conner Rayburn and Ella Bleu Travolta, John Travolta's daughter. While the story falls a little flat at times it is still a quite enjoyable movie with a cast of characters that provide some memorable experiences.

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