Fluke

An amazingly moving story; Beautiful score.
This extremely touching film is adapted from James Herbert's novel about a man who is reincarnated as a dog. His quest to find his human family is plagued with mystery, including the fact that he must unravel the story of his old business partner. Only when he remembers what truly happened between the two of them on the night of his death does "Fluke" realize how he must let his family know who he is and set things right.

This movie is highly emotional and definitely a tear-jerker. I cry almost every time I watch it, at multiple parts; and I am not normally one to cry at movies. Although grossly underrated, this movie has one of the most beautiful soundtracks I have ever heard. Just listen to the music in the background throughout the entire movie; it's magical! Slightly eerie, this film is for anyone who loves animals, mysteries, the supernatural, or just a really good film.

The scene in which Fluke "tells" his wife who he is in the cemetery, before his grave, is...

One of the best ever
Absolutely one of the best movies I have ever seen. I saw it first in 1995 on video, I believe. Never saw it or heard of it on the big screen. Anyway, it's proof positive that a great directorial job, with actors (human and animal) who believe in a story about real human failings, lightheartedness and heroics can turn a pretty good screenplay with wonderfully charming dogs into one with a real impact on your life. I had to see it again a couple of years later just to make sure it was as good as I thought. It deals with real suffering (including death, revenge, and anger) and then redemption. Don't look for the classic happy ending, but an ending which is consistent with the themes in the movie and is very satisfying, after a little thought. The movie completely pulls you in (without your realizing it) and works its magic on your mind. But, don't expect it to be powerful though you will notice tears forming frequently throughout the movie, often unexplained at first. "Fluke"...

Superb Sleeper
I am very pleased and quite proud to include my own

heartfelt recommendation of this wonderful film here.

It is particularly gratifying to know there are so

many others who were similarly inspired by FLUKE to

give it such a well-deserved approval rating

with Amazon.com. The best audience is one which, in

spite of the opinion of "experts", recognizes excellence

all on its own. It makes the appreciation even deeper.

Here is a movie cult I am happy to be a member of

(though I do wish my friends, in their enthusiam,

had not given away so much of the story to those

of you who have not yet discovered it for yourselves yet!)

Excellent cinematography, sensitive score, nicely modulated

acting, judiciously paced for children and adults alike.

This is that rare "family" film that rewards everyone, and

can be viewed many times...

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