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Netflix has "Dog Gone" Done it Again with another Family Favorite Hit!

1/14/2023

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Dad is wearing glasses, holding a megaphone alongside his son on top of a mountain overlooking the Appalachian trail.
​This month Netflix released a new family featured film called “Dog Gone.” It’s a movie about a young man, Fielding, and his journey in self-discovery as a college graduate. In a moment of spontaneity, he brings a dog named Gonker into his life that impacts the lives of his family, friends and community in unexpected ways. 
​My family and I watched this film, and while I will admit, I won’t pass on a film that features my childhood heartthrob, Rob Lowe, who is featured in the film as Fielding’s dad – but I was drawn to the storyline that inspires hope, faith, and love. The love between father and son, the love between mother and family, and the love between man and his best friend. 
​The lengths this family goes to for the love of a family dog is unprecedented.  They took the words, “Don’t Give Up Hope,” to a level way beyond the ordinary use of a daily punchline.  They brought belief of the impossible to possible in their immediate community and then our entire nation. I laughed, I cried and I got sucked into the emotional ties leading to the family’s outcome and what was to be the fate of the family dog named Gonker.  Gonker, a dog, who unbeknownst to him or the family, would have the ability to restore relationships, bring a community together and rebirth hope on a national level. Sorry, I won’t be offering any spoilers in this post!
​However, I will add that the film, which is also based on a true story, adding an element of authenticity for the heart-warming movie, also illuminates the kind of community bonds we all long for and work towards. A community who cares and volunteers to help their fellow citizens in acts of kindness, both random and intentional. 
​When the mood for a feel-good film strikes, break out some pop-corn, try to gather your loved ones and and check-out the movie for yourself.  You won’t be disappointed in this soon to be a favorite for all four-legged friends!


"Please note I was not paid this review. However, I was allowed to preview the film in exchange of my thoughts. All opinions are my own."

Sincerely, Christine SensoryFriends

6 Comments
Amber Myers
1/16/2023 09:38:38 pm

This sounds like it'll be a nice family movie!

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Christine Goulbourne link
1/16/2023 09:59:41 pm

Thank you for visiting, Amber - my family and I enjoyed watching it - you will too!

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Whitney Stewart
1/17/2023 12:36:49 am

This sounds like such a good movie! Anything with a dog in it is good through! I’ll have to remember it for my next movie night! Thank you so much for sharing!

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Nadalie link
1/17/2023 01:18:09 pm

I have this added to my watch list to watch this weekend with the family. Thanks for recommending!

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Tisha
1/17/2023 05:17:35 pm

I've heard mixed reviews about this movie, will definitely have to check it out for myself

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Sharon link
1/17/2023 06:16:16 pm

I am a sucker for a feel good movie, especially one that features animals. This looks like a great movie and I cannot wait to check it out.

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