The Shaggy Dog (2006 film)
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The Shaggy Dog is a 2006 film by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the second remake
of the 1959 film of the same name
, which was first remade as a television film in 1994
.
Both the 1959 and 1994 features, as well as the 1976 theatrical sequel
and the 1987 television sequel
, had a character named Wilby Daniels transforming into an Old English Sheepdog
, whereas this remake presents a character named Dave Douglas transforming into a Bearded Collie
.
The film was rated PG
by the MPAA
for some mild rude humor.
) is a deputy district attorney
who prosecutes activists who have broken into the pharmaceutical corporation Grant and Strictland, which the activists accuse of animal experimentation while searching for a "Fountain of Youth." This distances Douglas from his activist daughter Carly (Zena Grey
).
The greedy geneticist
s working for Mr. Lance Strictland (Philip Baker Hall
), led by Dr. Kozak (Robert Downey, Jr.), have stolen from a Tibet
an Buddhist monastery a sacred dog Khyi-yag-po (a Bearded Collie
), whose DNA
carries a mutation
granting an extraordinary lifespan
. Seeking to obtain his immortality for themselves, the geneticists carry out several experiments which fail spectacularly. Unable to isolate the specific gene that provided for the dog's lifespan, they injected the dog's gene sequence
into the test subjects, resulting in unwanted side effects. The scientists determine that Khyi-yag-po's genetic sequence, when isolated and put into a vaccination, invades and alters the cells and DNA of a victim. Unlike normal sicknesses, Khyi-yag-po's code can not be defeated by natural immune systems and so it will remain and invade the entire host.
Khyi-yag-po manages to escape the facility, with some of the vaccine remaining on his mouth and face. The dog is found by Carly Douglas and her friend Trey (Shawn Pyfrom
), who are trying to find evidence of the company's animal testing. They bring him home and dub him "Shaggy." When Dave returns from work, he objects to the dog's presence and orders it out, but in the process is bitten on the hand, whereupon Khyi-yag-po's saliva
enters Dave's vein
s, carrying bits of the vaccine with him, infecting him. Dave calls the Humane Society
to test Khyi-yag-po for rabies.
Dave thereafter begins to exhibit canine
traits and behavior such as enhanced hearing and smell, eating with only his mouth, being territorial
in the presence of other dogs, and licking his wife rather than kissing her. As the disease progressed, Dave becomes excited by stimuli associated with dogs, such as the command "Fetch!"
or the presence of a cat, and he then transforms completely into a replica of Khyi-yag-po. After that, the change is reversed only when he has calmed, as during sleep
. When the real Khyi-yag-po is caught by Kozak's assistants, Dave is mistaken for "Shaggy" and takes his place.
His family, ignorant of Dave's new canine form, speak freely in his presence, leading Dave to realize that he is estranged from them. In particular, he learns that his son Josh (Spencer Breslin
) wants to sing in the musical Grease
instead of playing football
, but is too scared to tell his father so.
In the ongoing trial, testimony from the activist accused of setting the lab on fire
includes a description of the animals behaving like dogs, which sparks Dave's suspicions about the company he is defending. When his dog-like behavior annoys the judge, Dave is removed from the case. He then decides to take matters into his own hands and infiltrates Grant and Strictland headquarters while in his canine form.
Hidden in the laboratory, Dave witnesses Dr. Kozak injecting the ailing Strictland with a drug that will paralyze him
for several months, giving Kozak enough time to usurp control of the company. After viewing security cameras, Kozak and his minions realize that somehow Dave became an exact copy of Khyi-yag-po.
When Dave comes home, still in his canine form, he overhears a conversation between Carly and Josh that Dave and Rebecca may be filing for divorce
. After hearing this, Dave then knocks over a Scrabble game
and uses the letters to spell "I AM DAD," and then "GRANT AND STRICTLAND," revealing and clarifying all the past events to them. Unfortunately, when Dave gets out of the house, he is captured by Kozak's minions.
Dave is taken to the lab to be euthanized
, but Kozak had a court summons, and had to leave, to deal with Dave later. Right before he exits, Kozak mocks Dave in canine form and is bitten in the process. He then begins to exhibit the same issues Dave had at the beginning of his adventure; Dave had successfully transferred the gene sequence into Kozak. After the humans leave, Dave and all the other mutants plan to escape. Acting on Khi-yag-po's advice (he had developed the ability to understand canines prior), Dave calms himself and in human form breaks open his cage and opens the others. They all pile into a car and drive to the courthouse, but get into traffic, forcing Dave to leave the animals to drive while he meets his wife and children in his canine form. Dave says he loves them, and eventually calms enough to return to his human state.
In the courtroom, Dave attempts to show the assembly what Kozak has done, but Kozak manages to hide his secret. Thinking quickly, he mocks Kozak
by implying he was working under Strictland's shadow, and angers him. The two begin growling at each another, and the judge, exasperated by Dave's canine behavior, orders the bailiff
to remove him. Dave runs back in and tosses the bailiff's nightstick into the court, shouting "Fetch!" Kozak runs after the item and, in the process, begins to change into a replica Khyi-yag-po, growing a tail. Kozak is arrested on high crimes, including kidnapping
, illegal experimentation, perjury
, corruption
, and attempted murder
. The pharmaceutical company is returned to Strictland, the mutant animals are protected, and Dave is able to spend more time with his family. The movie ends with the family vacationing in Hawaii, where Khi-yang-po is seen surfing. Dave's canine habits slightly remain, as he catches a Frisbee with his teeth in the closing scene.
, whose voice Allen provided in the Toy Story
films, also distributed by Disney. When the shaggy dog is running and notices in a store window that he has become a dog, he remarks, "Back the truck up," one of Tim Allen's catchphrases from the TV series Home Improvement. Actor Jarad Paul, who played Jason in Home Improvement, makes an appearance in the film as Larry, one of the scientists.
The end credits song, "Big Dog," is written, produced, and performed by artist-songwriter Akon
.
Before and after the film, the Walt Disney Pictures
logo becomes a doghouse. This was the very last time the 1985 logo was used in a Disney film.
called Allen uninteresting and said he "only stops short of leg-humping in his attempts to win our affections." The film was on Richard Roeper
's Worst films of 2006 list. Roger Ebert
gave it 2 stars out of 4. It currently holds a 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
.
The film was nominated for three Razzie Awards including Worst Actor (Tim Allen), Worst Remake or Rip-Off and Worst Excuse for Family Entertainment.
Remake
A remake is a piece of media based primarily on an earlier work of the same medium.-Film:The term "remake" is generally used in reference to a movie which uses an earlier movie as the main source material, rather than in reference to a second, later movie based on the same source...
of the 1959 film of the same name
The Shaggy Dog (1959 film)
The Shaggy Dog is a black and white 1959 Walt Disney film about Wilby Daniels, a teenage boy who is transformed into an Old English Sheepdog by an enchanted ring of the Borgias. The film was based on the story, The Hound of Florence by Felix Salten...
, which was first remade as a television film in 1994
The Shaggy Dog (1994 film)
The Shaggy Dog is a comedy television movie. Released in 1994 for ABC's Saturday night Disney Family Movies series , it is the first remake of the original 1959 film.-Plot:...
.
Both the 1959 and 1994 features, as well as the 1976 theatrical sequel
The Shaggy D.A.
The Shaggy D.A. is a 1976 film sequel to 1959's The Shaggy Dog by Walt Disney Productions. It was directed by Robert Stevenson and written by Don Tait, based on the original film and inspired by the long out-of-print Felix Salten novel, The Hound of Florence.It starred Dean Jones as the adult...
and the 1987 television sequel
The Return of the Shaggy Dog
Return of the Shaggy Dog is a 1987 two-part television movie midquel to the 1959 feature film The Shaggy Dog, but the character timelines are before that of the 1976 film The Shaggy D.A., all produced by The Walt Disney Company....
, had a character named Wilby Daniels transforming into an Old English Sheepdog
Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog which was developed in England from early herding types of dog. The Old English Sheepdog has very long fur covering the face and eyes...
, whereas this remake presents a character named Dave Douglas transforming into a Bearded Collie
Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion....
.
The film was rated PG
MPAA film rating system
The Motion Picture Association of America's film-rating system is used in the U.S. and its territories to rate a film's thematic and content suitability for certain audiences. The MPAA system applies only to motion pictures that are submitted for rating. Other media may be rated by other entities...
by the MPAA
Motion Picture Association of America
The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. , originally the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America , was founded in 1922 and is designed to advance the business interests of its members...
for some mild rude humor.
Plot
Dave Douglas (Tim AllenTim Allen
Tim Allen is an American comedian, actor, voice-over artist, and entertainer, known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement...
) is a deputy district attorney
District attorney
In many jurisdictions in the United States, a District Attorney is an elected or appointed government official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses. The district attorney is the highest officeholder in the jurisdiction's legal department and supervises a staff of...
who prosecutes activists who have broken into the pharmaceutical corporation Grant and Strictland, which the activists accuse of animal experimentation while searching for a "Fountain of Youth." This distances Douglas from his activist daughter Carly (Zena Grey
Zena Grey
Zena Lotus Grey is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the Hollywood films Snow Day, Max Keeble's Big Move, and The Shaggy Dog....
).
The greedy geneticist
Geneticist
A geneticist is a biologist who studies genetics, the science of genes, heredity, and variation of organisms. A geneticist can be employed as a researcher or lecturer. Some geneticists perform experiments and analyze data to interpret the inheritance of skills. A geneticist is also a Consultant or...
s working for Mr. Lance Strictland (Philip Baker Hall
Philip Baker Hall
-Early life:Hall was born in Toledo, Ohio, the son of a factory worker father who was from Montgomery, Alabama. He attended the University of Toledo. As a younger man, Hall served in the military, started a family, and became a high school English teacher. In 1961, he decided to become an actor...
), led by Dr. Kozak (Robert Downey, Jr.), have stolen from a Tibet
Tibet
Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north-east of the Himalayas. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpas, Qiang, and Lhobas, and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people...
an Buddhist monastery a sacred dog Khyi-yag-po (a Bearded Collie
Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion....
), whose DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
carries a mutation
Mutation
In molecular biology and genetics, mutations are changes in a genomic sequence: the DNA sequence of a cell's genome or the DNA or RNA sequence of a virus. They can be defined as sudden and spontaneous changes in the cell. Mutations are caused by radiation, viruses, transposons and mutagenic...
granting an extraordinary lifespan
Biological immortality
Biological immortality refers to a stable rate of mortality as a function of chronological age. Some individual cells and entire organisms in some species achieve this state either throughout their existence or after living long enough. This requires that death occur from injury or disease rather...
. Seeking to obtain his immortality for themselves, the geneticists carry out several experiments which fail spectacularly. Unable to isolate the specific gene that provided for the dog's lifespan, they injected the dog's gene sequence
Genetic code
The genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material is translated into proteins by living cells....
into the test subjects, resulting in unwanted side effects. The scientists determine that Khyi-yag-po's genetic sequence, when isolated and put into a vaccination, invades and alters the cells and DNA of a victim. Unlike normal sicknesses, Khyi-yag-po's code can not be defeated by natural immune systems and so it will remain and invade the entire host.
Khyi-yag-po manages to escape the facility, with some of the vaccine remaining on his mouth and face. The dog is found by Carly Douglas and her friend Trey (Shawn Pyfrom
Shawn Pyfrom
Shawn Caminiti Pyfrom is an American actor who has appeared in several television series and movies, and is best known for his portrayal of Andrew Van de Kamp on ABC's Desperate Housewives-Life and career:...
), who are trying to find evidence of the company's animal testing. They bring him home and dub him "Shaggy." When Dave returns from work, he objects to the dog's presence and orders it out, but in the process is bitten on the hand, whereupon Khyi-yag-po's saliva
Saliva
Saliva , referred to in various contexts as spit, spittle, drivel, drool, or slobber, is the watery substance produced in the mouths of humans and most other animals. Saliva is a component of oral fluid. In mammals, saliva is produced in and secreted from the three pairs of major salivary glands,...
enters Dave's vein
Vein
In the circulatory system, veins are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart. Most veins carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart; exceptions are the pulmonary and umbilical veins, both of which carry oxygenated blood to the heart...
s, carrying bits of the vaccine with him, infecting him. Dave calls the Humane Society
Humane Society
A humane society may be a group that aims to stop human or animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons, although in many countries, it is now used mostly for societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals...
to test Khyi-yag-po for rabies.
Dave thereafter begins to exhibit canine
Canine
Canine may refer to:* Domestic dog* Animals belonging to the family Canidae, or the sub-family Caninae* Canine tooth* Ralph Canine, American soldier and government administrator* A character in Glenn Martin, DDS...
traits and behavior such as enhanced hearing and smell, eating with only his mouth, being territorial
Territory (animal)
In ethology the term territory refers to any sociographical area that an animal of a particular species consistently defends against conspecifics...
in the presence of other dogs, and licking his wife rather than kissing her. As the disease progressed, Dave becomes excited by stimuli associated with dogs, such as the command "Fetch!"
Fetch
Fetch may refer to:* Fetch , the length of water over which a given wind has blown* Fetch , a game played between a human and a pet in which the human throws an object for the pet to retrieve...
or the presence of a cat, and he then transforms completely into a replica of Khyi-yag-po. After that, the change is reversed only when he has calmed, as during sleep
Sleep
Sleep is a naturally recurring state characterized by reduced or absent consciousness, relatively suspended sensory activity, and inactivity of nearly all voluntary muscles. It is distinguished from quiet wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, and is more easily reversible than...
. When the real Khyi-yag-po is caught by Kozak's assistants, Dave is mistaken for "Shaggy" and takes his place.
His family, ignorant of Dave's new canine form, speak freely in his presence, leading Dave to realize that he is estranged from them. In particular, he learns that his son Josh (Spencer Breslin
Spencer Breslin
Spencer Breslin is an American teen actor and musician.-Early life:Breslin was born in New York City, the son of Kim, a personal manager, and Michael Breslin, a telecommunications expert...
) wants to sing in the musical Grease
Grease (musical)
Grease is a 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. The musical is named for the 1950s United States working-class youth subculture known as the greasers. The musical, set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School , follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of love,...
instead of playing football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
, but is too scared to tell his father so.
In the ongoing trial, testimony from the activist accused of setting the lab on fire
Arson
Arson is the crime of intentionally or maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires...
includes a description of the animals behaving like dogs, which sparks Dave's suspicions about the company he is defending. When his dog-like behavior annoys the judge, Dave is removed from the case. He then decides to take matters into his own hands and infiltrates Grant and Strictland headquarters while in his canine form.
Hidden in the laboratory, Dave witnesses Dr. Kozak injecting the ailing Strictland with a drug that will paralyze him
Induced coma
A barbiturate-induced coma, or barb coma, is a temporary coma brought on by a controlled dose of a barbiturate drug, usually pentobarbital or thiopental...
for several months, giving Kozak enough time to usurp control of the company. After viewing security cameras, Kozak and his minions realize that somehow Dave became an exact copy of Khyi-yag-po.
When Dave comes home, still in his canine form, he overhears a conversation between Carly and Josh that Dave and Rebecca may be filing for divorce
Divorce
Divorce is the final termination of a marital union, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties...
. After hearing this, Dave then knocks over a Scrabble game
Scrabble
Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid. The words are formed across and down in crossword fashion and must appear in a standard dictionary. Official reference works provide a list...
and uses the letters to spell "I AM DAD," and then "GRANT AND STRICTLAND," revealing and clarifying all the past events to them. Unfortunately, when Dave gets out of the house, he is captured by Kozak's minions.
Dave is taken to the lab to be euthanized
Animal euthanasia
Animal euthanasia is the act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die, as by withholding extreme medical measures, an animal suffering from an incurable, especially a painful, disease or condition. Euthanasia methods are designed to cause minimal pain and distress...
, but Kozak had a court summons, and had to leave, to deal with Dave later. Right before he exits, Kozak mocks Dave in canine form and is bitten in the process. He then begins to exhibit the same issues Dave had at the beginning of his adventure; Dave had successfully transferred the gene sequence into Kozak. After the humans leave, Dave and all the other mutants plan to escape. Acting on Khi-yag-po's advice (he had developed the ability to understand canines prior), Dave calms himself and in human form breaks open his cage and opens the others. They all pile into a car and drive to the courthouse, but get into traffic, forcing Dave to leave the animals to drive while he meets his wife and children in his canine form. Dave says he loves them, and eventually calms enough to return to his human state.
In the courtroom, Dave attempts to show the assembly what Kozak has done, but Kozak manages to hide his secret. Thinking quickly, he mocks Kozak
Ad hominem
An ad hominem , short for argumentum ad hominem, is an attempt to negate the truth of a claim by pointing out a negative characteristic or belief of the person supporting it...
by implying he was working under Strictland's shadow, and angers him. The two begin growling at each another, and the judge, exasperated by Dave's canine behavior, orders the bailiff
Bailiff
A bailiff is a governor or custodian ; a legal officer to whom some degree of authority, care or jurisdiction is committed...
to remove him. Dave runs back in and tosses the bailiff's nightstick into the court, shouting "Fetch!" Kozak runs after the item and, in the process, begins to change into a replica Khyi-yag-po, growing a tail. Kozak is arrested on high crimes, including kidnapping
Kidnapping
In criminal law, kidnapping is the taking away or transportation of a person against that person's will, usually to hold the person in false imprisonment, a confinement without legal authority...
, illegal experimentation, perjury
Perjury
Perjury, also known as forswearing, is the willful act of swearing a false oath or affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to a judicial proceeding. That is, the witness falsely promises to tell the truth about matters which affect the outcome of the...
, corruption
Corruption
Corruption usually refers to spiritual or moral impurity.Corruption may also refer to:* Corruption , an American crime film* Corruption , a British horror film...
, and attempted murder
Attempted murder
Attempted murder is a crime in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.-Today:In English criminal law, attempted murder is the crime of more than merely preparing to commit unlawful killing and at the same time having a specific intention to cause the death of human being under the Queen's Peace...
. The pharmaceutical company is returned to Strictland, the mutant animals are protected, and Dave is able to spend more time with his family. The movie ends with the family vacationing in Hawaii, where Khi-yang-po is seen surfing. Dave's canine habits slightly remain, as he catches a Frisbee with his teeth in the closing scene.
Popular culture references
Tim Allen says the line, "To infinity and beyond!" in this film, making a reference to Buzz LightyearBuzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear is a character and the main deuteragonist of the Toy Story franchise. Buzz is a space ranger action figure and the co-leader of Andy's Room. He has also appeared in the movie Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins and the television series spin-off Buzz Lightyear of...
, whose voice Allen provided in the Toy Story
Toy Story (franchise)
Toy Story is a CGI animated media franchise created by Pixar and distributed by Disney, beginning with the original 1995 film, Toy Story. The franchise focuses on a group of toys that secretly come to life and end up unexpectedly embarking on life-changing adventures...
films, also distributed by Disney. When the shaggy dog is running and notices in a store window that he has become a dog, he remarks, "Back the truck up," one of Tim Allen's catchphrases from the TV series Home Improvement. Actor Jarad Paul, who played Jason in Home Improvement, makes an appearance in the film as Larry, one of the scientists.
The end credits song, "Big Dog," is written, produced, and performed by artist-songwriter Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
.
Before and after the film, the Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney...
logo becomes a doghouse. This was the very last time the 1985 logo was used in a Disney film.
Cast
- Tim AllenTim AllenTim Allen is an American comedian, actor, voice-over artist, and entertainer, known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement...
as Dave Douglas - Robert Downey, Jr. as Dr. Kozak
- Kristin DavisKristin DavisKristin Landen Davis is an American actress.She first rose to prominence and achieved fame for playing the role of Charlotte York Goldenblatt on HBO's Sex and the City. She has achieved success appearing in roles in film and television.-Early life and education:Davis was born in Boulder, Colorado...
as Rebecca Douglas - Danny GloverDanny GloverDanny Lebern Glover is an American actor, film director, and political activist. Glover is perhaps best known for his role as Detective Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon film franchise.-Early life:...
as Ken Hollister - Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker Hall-Early life:Hall was born in Toledo, Ohio, the son of a factory worker father who was from Montgomery, Alabama. He attended the University of Toledo. As a younger man, Hall served in the military, started a family, and became a high school English teacher. In 1961, he decided to become an actor...
as Dr. Lance Strictland - Zena GreyZena GreyZena Lotus Grey is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the Hollywood films Snow Day, Max Keeble's Big Move, and The Shaggy Dog....
as Carly Douglas - Spencer BreslinSpencer BreslinSpencer Breslin is an American teen actor and musician.-Early life:Breslin was born in New York City, the son of Kim, a personal manager, and Michael Breslin, a telecommunications expert...
as Josh Douglas - Bess Wohl as Gwen Lichtman
- Jarrad PaulJarrad PaulJarrad Paul is an American actor and screenwriter.He moved to Los Angeles, CA after graduating from high school. During the 1990s, Paul had recurring roles on such shows as Legend and Home Improvement. In 1999, he co-starred with Jay Mohr in Action as screenwriter Adam Rafkin...
as Larry - Jane CurtinJane CurtinJane Therese Curtin is an American actress and comedienne. She is commonly referred to as Queen of the Deadpan.First coming to prominence as an original cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1975, she went on to win back-to-back Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series on the 1980s...
as Judge Claire Whittaker - Andrea AndersAndrea AndersAndrea Anders is an American actress, known for her roles as Alex Garrett on the NBC sitcom Joey, Nicole Allen on the CBS sitcom The Class, and Linda Zwordling on the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted. She was most recently seen as Alice on the ABC sitcom Mr...
as Lori - Shawn PyfromShawn PyfromShawn Caminiti Pyfrom is an American actor who has appeared in several television series and movies, and is best known for his portrayal of Andrew Van de Kamp on ABC's Desperate Housewives-Life and career:...
as Trey - ColeCole-Places:Antarctic*Cole Peninsula, a peninsula on the continent of AntarcticaCanada*Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, a community of Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia**Cole Harbour**Cole Harbour , Nova ScotiaEngland*Cole, SomersetPoland...
as the Shaggy Dog - Martin Sru as Bin Bag
- Adam HicksAdam HicksAdam Paul Neilson Hicks is an American actor. His first leading role was in How to Eat Fried Worms. He is most notable for playing Luther in the Disney XD series Zeke and Luther and starring in the Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth as Wendell "Wen" Gifford...
as Quarterback - Joel MooreJoel MooreJoel David Moore is an American actor who has appeared in television commercials, feature films, and television series. He is best known for his roles as Owen Dittman in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Dr. Norm Spellman in Avatar, Colin Fisher in Bones and J.P...
as Dog Pound Employee - Kaine Bennett CharlestonKaine Bennett CharlestonKaine Bennett Charleston is an Australian film producer, film and stage actor, known for playing the Sydney News Director in the film Frost/Nixon, also Aussie Alex and Paramedic Brad on TLC's Untold Stories of the ER...
as Game Parent - Robert Natelborg as an extra~1st police man in the beginning
- Crystal the MonkeyCrystal the MonkeyCrystal is a female capuchin monkey and animal actor. She portrayed the irritating monkey Dexter in the 2006 film Night at the Museum and the 2009 sequel Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian...
as the Monkey (credited)
Reception
The Shaggy Dog received generally negative reviews from film critics. BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
called Allen uninteresting and said he "only stops short of leg-humping in his attempts to win our affections." The film was on Richard Roeper
Richard Roeper
Richard E. Roeper is an American columnist and film critic for The Chicago Sun-Times and now a co-host on The Roe Conn Show on WLS-AM...
's Worst films of 2006 list. Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Roger Joseph Ebert is an American film critic and screenwriter. He is the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.Ebert is known for his film review column and for the television programs Sneak Previews, At the Movies with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, and Siskel and Ebert and The...
gave it 2 stars out of 4. It currently holds a 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes is a website devoted to reviews, information, and news of films—widely known as a film review aggregator. Its name derives from the cliché of audiences throwing tomatoes and other vegetables at a poor stage performance...
.
The film was nominated for three Razzie Awards including Worst Actor (Tim Allen), Worst Remake or Rip-Off and Worst Excuse for Family Entertainment.
See also
- The Shaggy DogThe Shaggy Dog (1959 film)The Shaggy Dog is a black and white 1959 Walt Disney film about Wilby Daniels, a teenage boy who is transformed into an Old English Sheepdog by an enchanted ring of the Borgias. The film was based on the story, The Hound of Florence by Felix Salten...
, the original 1959 theatrical film - The Shaggy D.A.The Shaggy D.A.The Shaggy D.A. is a 1976 film sequel to 1959's The Shaggy Dog by Walt Disney Productions. It was directed by Robert Stevenson and written by Don Tait, based on the original film and inspired by the long out-of-print Felix Salten novel, The Hound of Florence.It starred Dean Jones as the adult...
, the 1976 theatrical sequel - The Return of the Shaggy DogThe Return of the Shaggy DogReturn of the Shaggy Dog is a 1987 two-part television movie midquel to the 1959 feature film The Shaggy Dog, but the character timelines are before that of the 1976 film The Shaggy D.A., all produced by The Walt Disney Company....
, the 1987 television sequel - The Shaggy DogThe Shaggy Dog (1994 film)The Shaggy Dog is a comedy television movie. Released in 1994 for ABC's Saturday night Disney Family Movies series , it is the first remake of the original 1959 film.-Plot:...
, the 1994 television movie and the first remake of the 1959 film - Felix SaltenFelix SaltenFelix Salten was an Austrian author and critic in Vienna. His most famous work is Bambi .-Life:...
, the author of The Hound of Florence, the source material for the 1959 film