Fluke

1995 "Unleash your imagination... and come along on a magical journey. Follow him home."
6.6| 1h36m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 02 June 1995 Released
Producted By: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
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Workaholic Thomas Johnson dies in an auto accident and reincarnates as a dog. Remembering some of his previous being, he returns to his wife and son to protect them from the man who caused his accident. But, as time goes by, his memories return, and Thomas realizes he wasn't such a good husband and father.

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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Executscan Expected more
Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Billie Morin This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
aileencorcoran Based on James Herbert's novel of the same name, "Fluke" is a unique, touching fable of life, love and loss, told through the eyes of a beautiful dog who isn't all that he seems.Thomas Johnson (Modine), a workaholic estranged from his family and best friend, is killed in a tragic car crash. Sometime later, he is reincarnated as a puppy named Fluke. As he grows up, Fluke starts having flashbacks of his past life, and, believing his family is in danger from the man he holds responsible for his death, sets out to find them."Fluke" isn't your typical doggie movie; this isn't "Old Yeller" or "Homeward Bound." This is a touching story about mortality, and how love goes on after death. It raises important questions for both children and adults - is everything as it seems? What happens when and our loved ones die? Are they happy, what's in store?Yes, the film is at times cheesy, but it isn't wholly distracting and is forgivable. The training is amazing and the voice acting (Modine as Fluke/Johnson and Jackson as his friend, Rumbo), gives a depth and personality to the canine characters. There is beauty in Fluke's love for his wife and son, in the subtle relationship he shares upon his return in dog form. The music is wonderful. There is much depth to this film that one would not know upon picking up the box.I first saw "Fluke" at around ten years old; I was obsessed with dogs, and my mom told me that there was a film about a dog finding his family on TV one night. I fell in love with this movie instantly, and it's still a firm favourite to this day. It is nowhere near perfect, but it's fascinating and beautiful - this is quite possibly one of the most important, overlooked films of all time. This isn't just a kiddie dog film; this is a film about something deeper. Give this underrated gem a chance; it may touch you in ways other stories can't. This is a film for everyone - not just children.p.s. Parental Guidance advised - the themes are serious and dealt with extremely well. but there's no dumbing down. Please watch WITH your children.
kkunej My kids just watched this movie and although I've never posted a review, this time my kids insisted. Here's what they had to say... this movie was a huge disappointment. They said it was bad, bad, bad. They thought, and rightly so after reading the back of the movie box, that this would be a funny and exciting movie. But it was so sad that they couldn't enjoy any of it. Too many people/dogs are hurt or dead. Then the end! Terrible. Well I guess my kids are used to a little happiness at the end of a good movie (even a good sad movie). We know a lot of people liked it but my guys don't recommend it to any one. They did like when Fluke was happy or escaping from the pound.
kjones1067 You gotta love this movie if you love dogs. I have a golden retriever, and the stuff this dog does in the movie reminds me of my dog.1. In the junkyard, when he dials the phone, and his wife answers, and FLUKE licks the receiver.2. Fluke gets out of the laundry room, and goes upstairs and see's his kid with the covers off, he grabs the covers with his mouth and covers him up.3. Fluke goes into his wife's bedroom, stares at her, she's still sleeping on her side of the bed, when she wakes up and turns over, Fluke is laying right by her.GREAT
blizshadow1 To someone picking up this little flick without bothering to go into it a bit more, you are probably expecting some Disney-like movie (Just look at the box cover) and the premise even suggest it: A man is reincarnated as a dog and goes on a search to find his family. Boy, was I surprised. Not only is the dog trying to find his family, he's out for revenge against the man who put him in the situation in the first place. Full of mature themes and gripping moments, this is one of those rare movies that will definitely make you think and- as stated by everyone else here- shed a few tears.We follow Fluke from puppyhood to adulthood as he starts trying desperately to find out who he once was. After putting 2 and 2 together, Fluke does indeed set out on a journey to find his wife and son, much to the dismay of his ill-fated friend Rumbo, a dog who was also human. When Fluke finds them, he's living the good life- that is, until his crooked business partner comes in and crashes the party. Fluke is determined to make sure he won't do any harm to his family as he did to him. But is Fluke going by truth, or what he wants to believe?... The main thing about this movie that hit me at first was the music. The beautiful orchestra soundtrack accompanied this film perfectly. There were a few times I watched the credits simply to hear the music. And of course, what's good music without good filmography to go with it? This movie has that too. Some of the most bright, natural filming can be seen with the dog as he braves mountains and rivers on his long journey, or during the more peaceful moments as he plays with his family out in the sunshine. All in all, the filming and soundtrack itself is definitely a step up from a few of the more well-known animal movies, like Homeward Bound for instance.The story itself is very unpredictable, another thing I was not expecting from a movie such as this. Fluke's acts and visions will keep you watching to find out the real story behind his past. But while he's fending away his partner, he's trying to convince his family that he's more than just some old dog. Many of these scenes had me stop the movie just to pull myself together, such as when he did his "fatherly" duties of tucking his son in and laying on his side of the bed during the night. Acting in the movie ranges from good to alright. It's not the best acting in the world, but the humans weren't the ones I paid attention to and even then, the dogs still had the best lines and voicing, despite the fact that they talked only for a short while. The little boy had to be the most irritating of all though, especially in scenes when he was distressed in any way. I also feel the lab scene could have been executed a bit better. That scene seemed to pass by too quickly or just put in the middle of the movie with no purpose, but it did help explain a major event, so I can't complain.In conclusion: Fluke is a timeless gem and a very impressive attempt at a family drama from such an unknown director. The filmography, score, and plot itself made this movie one of best animal-oriented movies of the last century. Only the acting from the humans and a few of the sometimes out-of-place scenes hurt the movie just a tad, but not enough to stop me from giving this underrated movie the recommendation it truly deserves.