76
Metascore
4 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90The New York TimesWesley MorrisThe New York TimesWesley MorrisThe movie is warm, observant, mildly philosophical and deeply curious about the daily and inner lives of both the people and their four-legged assistants.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterNeil YoungThe Hollywood ReporterNeil YoungObserving how six service dogs provide crucial daily help and companionship for their grateful owners, the ruminative, accessible affair proves as soothing to the viewer as the faithful pets are to their humans.
- In resisting the urge to roll over into the sappy-dog genre, Buddy instead elevates the stories it tells: It’s ultimately about love, resilience and lessons we can all take in.
- 63Slant MagazineChuck BowenSlant MagazineChuck BowenIt would appear that some of Buddy’s humans have indeed written off their fellow people. Does this matter? Honigmann’s film doesn’t plumb this potentially resonant question, as it’s hesitant to look a gift dog in the mou