Metacritic Movie Ratings
Firehouse Dog Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles Times

  Though it never completely catches fire, there's enough earnestness and warmth that makes it a welcome alternative in a family film arena dominated by computer animation and associated toy lines.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis

  Working with four interchangeable Deweys, the filmmakers create a sufficient number of lively stunts to keep the kiddies amused, though the film's wittiest moment -- a canine parody of Dudley Moore's first glimpse of Bo Derek in "10" -- will be appreciated only by their parents. In trying to straddle both age groups, however, Firehouse Dog proves decidedly less nimble than its furry star.

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• 50

  out of 100

  VarietyJustin Chang

  Leaving no heartstrings untugged and no doggie-fart jokes uncracked, scruffy pic reps a very mixed breed of obvious humor, gently moving father-son drama and sub-"Backdraft" trial by fire.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt

  No best in show but a decent family comedy.

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• 42

  out of 100

  Entertainment Weekly

  The terrier Rexxx might be the least appealing mutt ever to slobber on screen.

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