The Robert Downey Jr Film Guide
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The Robert Downey Jr Film Guide |
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The Shaggy Dog (2006) |
Summary |
Comic mishaps ensue as a neglectful father periodically morphs into a sheepdog. |
Direction |
Brian Robbins |
Downey Factor |
Low |
Character |
Marcus Kozak, a whacked out doctor searching for the 'fountain of youth' |
Looks |
Tidy and well-dressed corporate bad guy. |
Performance |
Off-beat, almost unhinged |
Dies, Gay or Villain |
No, it's a Disney film, yes. |
Other Actors |
Tim Allen, Kristin Davis, Danny Glover |
Connection |
Phillip Baker Hall in Zodiac |
Release |
10 March 2006 |
Availability |
Available on DVD in regions 1, 2 and 4 |
Rotten Tomatoes |
27% Fresh | 102 Reviews |
Critical View |
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: Those allergic to lessons in improving family communication can draw pleasure from Robert Downey Jr., in prime crazypants form, as the lab's power-hungry evil genius. |
2 Reasons to See It |
1. If you liked him playing multiple people in Chances Are and Heart and Souls, yo 2. You've worn out your copies of Freaky Friday, Beethoven and Flubber. (I know, the horror!) |
Overall |
We all know he did it for the paycheck and the exposure. It's inoffensive but forgettable family fare. |
If You Like It |
You might also like Chances Are (1989), Only You (1994), warm milk |
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