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See Spot Run

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See Spot Run
Company typeFilm
IndustryEntertainment
Founded2001; 25 years ago (2001)
FounderJohn Whitesell (director)
ProductsComedy film

See Spot Run is a 2001 American comedy film helmed by director John Whitesell, featuring performances from David Arquette, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Joe Viterelli, Angus Jones, Anthony Anderson, Steve Schirripa, and Paul Sorvino. The storyline centers on a mail carrier who takes in a stray bullmastiff named Spot, only to uncover that the dog is actually a trained FBI canine involved in a witness protection scheme and targeted after attacking a mob boss.

Although it garnered largely unfavorable critiques, the movie achieved moderate success at the box office.

Plot

In Seattle, Washington, Agent 11, an FBI crime-fighting bullmastiff, works alongside his handler Murdoch. After assaulting Mafia leader Sonny Talia, Agent 11 becomes a target for Sonny’s henchmen and is relocated to a secure training center in Alaska for his safety.

Agent 11 manages to evade his pursuers and encounters Gordon Smith, a mailman who dislikes dogs but agrees to look after James McGuire, the son of Gordon’s neighbor Stephanie, who is away on business. James names the dog "Spot." Despite being trained not to engage in playful behavior, Spot begins bonding naturally with Gordon and James. When henchmen Gino and Arliss try to eliminate Spot at a pet store, he cleverly outmaneuvers them.

The FBI recaptures Spot, yet he escapes once more to reunite with Gordon and James. Sonny attempts to kill Spot but eventually ends up captured and incarcerated. Stephanie unexpectedly returns home to find turmoil but reconciles with Gordon through James’s encouragement.

In the end, the FBI allows Spot to select his guardian; he remains with Gordon and James while saying goodbye to Murdoch. The film concludes with Sonny behind bars, humorously nicknamed "Music Man" due to metal testicle replacements following Spot's attack.

Cast

Production

The entire filming of See Spot Run took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from June 12 through August 7, 2000.

Reception

The movie was met mostly with negative criticism. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 24% approval rating based on 76 reviews and an average score of 3.9/10, highlighting that its dog-centered humor primarily appeals to children but is inconsistent for adult viewers. According to Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 24 out of 100 from 23 critics, reflecting "generally unfavorable reviews". Nevertheless, audience feedback collected by CinemaScore awarded it an average grade of "A-".

Notable critics such as Roger Ebert gave it 1.5 stars out of 4, while Nell Minow from Common Sense Media criticized the film for containing excessive adult-oriented humor despite its PG rating.

Home media

See Spot Run was made available on both VHS and DVD formats by Warner Home Video on August 28, 2001.

Soundtrack

  1. "Atomic Dog" – performed by George Clinton
  2. "Can't Smile Without You" – by Barry Manilow
  3. "Bust a Move" – Young MC
  4. "Dog" – Milo Z
  5. "At Last" – Etta James
  6. "Mr. Sandman" – The Chordettes
  7. "Hampster Dance" – Hampton the Hampster
  8. "For Once in My Life" – Stevie Wonder
  9. "As Long as You're Loving Me" – Vitamin C

Box office

Opening at number three in the North American market, the film earned $9.7 million during its initial weekend, ranking behind Hannibal and The Mexican. Nevertheless, See Spot Run achieved solid commercial results, accumulating more than $43 million globally. Its box office success was partly driven by including the premiere trailer for the eagerly awaited Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

External links

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