Beethoven (film)
- Charles Grodin: George Newton
- Bonnie Hunt: Alice Newton
- Nicholle Tom: Ryce Newton
- Christopher Castile: Ted Newton
- Sarah Rose Karr: Emily Newton
- Dean Jones: Dr. Herman Varnick
- Stanley Tucci: Vernon
- Oliver Platt: Harvey
- David Duchovny: Brad
- Patricia Heaton: Brie
- Robi Davidson: Mark
A dog named Beethoven ( Beethoven orig. ) is a family movie with the St. Bernard Beethoven.
Content
The veterinarian Dr. Varnick needed for its animal tests regularly new dogs that he can capture on the streets. A Saint Bernard puppy can save themselves from the two animal catchers in the home of the Newton family. His father George is not amused by the addition to the family, but can not free himself from his children Ryce, Ted and Emily. After the mother Alice chooses the dog, the puppy is allowed to stay.
The called according to his preference for the 5th Symphony "Beethoven" puppy is unfortunately a 90 -pound, drooling and chaos -causing animal and also the animal scavenger of Varnick have not given up yet. When they kidnap Beethoven, George sets out to save the dog from the clutches of Varnick.
Reviews
" Unassuming family entertainment without corners and edges, the whole ' relies on their animal, cuddly star, without making the slightest intellectual and creative effort. "
" A dog named Beethoven ' is actually a harmless family fun - but animals give such movies so most of the special, kick '; as also in this case. Despite meager lead performances is Brian Levant strips consistently entertaining and funny to watch, although you should not expect any special gags. "
The Film Review Board Wiesbaden gave the production value the predicate.
Trivia
The film, which runs at night on television, as Beethoven is on the couch and George goes down into the living room to turn off the television, called The Wolf Man ( 1941).
Awards
The film was nominated in 1993 for the Young Artist Award in four categories, including Best Family Film.
Continuations
So far there are six sequels:
- In 2000 they created Beethoven: Holidays with obstacles,
- 2001 was Beethoven 4 - Double barks better
- 2003 established Beethoven on a treasure hunt.
- 2008 was Beethoven's major breakthrough.
- 2011 was produced with Beethoven 's Christmas Adventure the last part of the series so far.
The last five films were released directly to video or DVD.