Struggling against having a normal life, Dave Douglas, a smart attorney at Los Angeles County, who after being infected by a secret serum by accident, finds himself transformed into a four legged sheepdog.
The unruly pack of subplots make The Shaggy Dog much more convoluted than it needs to be.
Movie Metropolis
July 28, 2006
At least Fred MacMurray had the good sense to let the co-star playing his son turn into a dog. But this is a Tim Allen picture, so he does the honors himself.
Disney's tried-and-true slapstick material (est. 1959) is here given a heinously unimaginative interpretation by five screenwriters and a director who manages to squander the gifts of an absurdly overqualified supporting cast.
Reel Film Reviews
August 19, 2006
...better than one might've expected, primarily due to the enthusiasm with which Allen tackles his role...
Director Brian Robbins keeps the special effects and animatronics to a minimum, relying more often than not on real (albeit trained) dogs. That extra bit of authenticity is refreshing.
Christianity Today
September 01, 2006
A good-natured, sometimes silly family fun that will play especially well with the under-13 set.