Lassie (2005 film)

Lassie is a 2005 BritishAmericanFrenchIrish adventure comedydrama film based on Eric Knights 1940 novel Lassie ComeHome about the profound bond between Joe Carraclough and his rough collie, Lassie. The film was directed, written, and coproduced by Charles Sturridge and is a production of Samuel Goldwyn Films. The film stars Jonathan Mason and was distributed by Roadside Attractions and released in the UK onDecember 2005. Filming took place in Scotland, Ireland and on the Isle of Man. The supporting cast features Peter OToole, Samantha Morton, Peter Dinklage, Edward Fox, and John Lynch. The film was generally reviewed positively by critics, but performed poorly at the box office.

This is the eleventh movie about Lassie, according to the producers. It is based on Eric Knights 1940 novel Lassie ComeHome. Filming took place in Scotland, Ireland and on the Isle of Man.The film earned 6,442,854 worldwide. The filmcritics aggregator Rotten Tomatoes recorded 93 positive reviews from 70 critics, while the film scored of 84 out of 100 on Metacritic based onreviews. A New York Times reviewer said the film balances cruelty and tenderness, pathos and humor without ever losing sight of its youngest audience member and also exclaimed, This Lassie exhibits a repertory of facial expressions that would put Jim Carrey to shame. Empires Anna Smith wrote Thanks to a relatively gritty setting and an estimable adult cast, this sentimental story is rendered bearable for adults and children alike. BBCs Neil Smith said, The combination of everyones favourite canine and eyecatching Irish and Isle of Man locations ensure this nostalgic shaggydog story sends you home with your tail wagging. ........

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