Air Bud (1997)

Good Family film!

A golden retriever that can not only play basketball by shooting with his nose, but can later on play football, baseball, soccer, and volleyball. Realistic? No, not at all. A good family film? Yes. When I was younger I loved watching Air Bud, especially the first one right here. This film is about a young boy who lost his father to an accident that needs a friend. Then a dog shows up. Soon he discovers that he can play basketball! And so the movie continues!

This is a great family film to watch. I still do enjoy watching some of the Air Buds. One thing is for sure. If you watch one Air Bud, you gotta watch them all! If you've seen another Air Bud or are just looking for a good family film, this is definately for you!!! June 18, 2008

Good for the kids

My son really likes this movie, and it is enjoyable enough for the parents to watch with him. April 6, 2008

Movie for all ages

Air BudIf you don't care for all the violent movies out there now, this is a great movie for the whole family, Air Bud World Pup is another good one. Really enjoyed watching this and I am a senior citizen. October 11, 2007

Wonderful Story

As a Mother of 3 little ones back when this movie came out, it was a MUST for my granddaughter. It tells a very touching story in a very entertaining way. The message is subtle to a child but very intense for an adult. I highly recommend this movie! Highly! July 31, 2007

Great!

This movie is incredible. I don't know why some people are mad about the fact that the dog can play basketball. So what if it's unrealistic; do movies have to be realistic? I mean the heart of the movie has a believable touch. Even though the theme of "lonely boy befriends dog and becoms happy" has been used, it's still a great movie. In some parts, you'll laugh (like when Buddy's original owner is chasing Josh and Buddy), yet some parts might make you cry (like when Josh is saying good-bye to Buddy). I found it to be a very touching tale, and I felt that the part where Josh is saying good-bye to Buddy was very touching and noble.

Here's how it goes: Josh is very lonely and sad as he moves to the town of Fernville. He finds an abandoned basketball court and goes there to practice (he used to play with his dad all the time, who died) when he sees a dirty golden retriever in rags whom was abandoned by a psycho clown who abused him. They play together, he sneaks him inside, and his mother finds out about Buddy and tries to get rid of him. The story goes on: eventually Josh gets to keep him and he learns that Buddy can play basketball- very well. When the clown finds out, he takes him away. I won't spoil the ending for you, but trust me, it's worth the money.

The other Air Bud films are OK, but this one is much more deep and touching than the others. To be honest, they get repetitive and predictable. This movie stands alone fine by itself, and can be sonsidered a classic. January 4, 2007

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