Hachi: A Dog's Tale (Hachiko: A Dog's Story) (2009)

Hachi: A Dog's Tale depicts a wonderful and true story about one man's best friend, Hachiko. A statue of Hachiko still stands in Tokyo, Japan, to honor the loyalty this dog showed his master every day for nearly 10 years (until his passing in 1935). As a Richard Gere venue, the movie feels a bit like Shall We Dance? meets Marley and Me but, if anything, it remains understated on the maudlin side of the equation (which is good) even though I felt it was a weaker story for that virtue. Any dog or animal lover should appreciate this movie in spades as it delves into the hearts of those who watch it. Enjoy! 4.5 stars.