Beethoven (1992)

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• Jeff "

  
  Looking at the films I enjoyed when I was a kid, this one always seemed to be a favorite among countless others, and now as an adult, I really don't know why I enjoyed this film. I guess it was what I thought, back then at least, a good film that was simply wonderful.… More
  Looking at the films I enjoyed when I was a kid, this one always seemed to be a favorite among countless others, and now as an adult, I really don't know why I enjoyed this film. I guess it was what I thought, back then at least, a good film that was simply wonderful. Unfortunately, Beethoven for me, is one of those films that hasn't stood the test of time and doesn't really necessitate another viewing like so many other good family films that I enjoyed when I was a kid, because well looking back, this film is pretty stupid. The film has a poor plot, and despite the decent cast, the film suffers from a poor script, and director Brian Levant doesn't do anything interesting with the film. The film is flawed, and pretty pointless. I disliked it and thought it was one of the weaker family films to come out during my childhood. The film should be avoided and doesn't offer anything that will appeal to the viewer. The kids are annoying, the rest of the cast is wasted and Beethoven is simply a poorly made film that really doesn't belong in the same category as other family oriented classics. This is a film not worth watching and really is one of the worst family films that I've seen in my childhood. The film doesn't work, and is simply a waste of time to watch. There are so many other great family films than this. Beethoven is a forgettable waste of time that is pointless entertainment. I hated this film, and you'd be better off watching films like Casper or The Sandlot. Beethoven hasn't stood the test of time, and the plot not entertaining, and the cast is simply wasted on-screen. A pointless mess of a family film.

• Alexander D

  
  Great

• Bethany M

  
  I love all of the Beethovens.

• AJ V

  
  Just another story of kids wanting to take in a stray dog, the kind of thing you'd see on an episode of some family sitcom. It's funny and cute for kids to watch, but other than that, it's not a great movie, it's not too bad either, so I'll just say it's… More
  Just another story of kids wanting to take in a stray dog, the kind of thing you'd see on an episode of some family sitcom. It's funny and cute for kids to watch, but other than that, it's not a great movie, it's not too bad either, so I'll just say it's okay.

• KJ P

  
  Beethoven is just plain family fun that I will not forget. I loved this movie when I was a kid, and now that I have grown up, I reflect back on what I thought was great, and now, it still pretty much is!

• Leigh R

  
  Funny. Do not ever want a dog like that.

• Jennifer D

  
  I ADORED this movie as a kid.

• Wahida K

  
  Nice classic with cute made sequels

• Anthony L

  
  A big dog slobbers, dad gets angry, people steal dogs, kid drives a car .......ugh! Enough already!

• Cassandra M

  
  "Beethoven" isn't a great family film, but it is surprisingly sweet and amusing. It's one of those films that is strangely attracting, though you can't really understand why. I think a lot has been built up on this film just because there were some sequel… More
  "Beethoven" isn't a great family film, but it is surprisingly sweet and amusing. It's one of those films that is strangely attracting, though you can't really understand why. I think a lot has been built up on this film just because there were some sequel spin-offs that were more than horrible. (The 3rd and 4th sequels with Judge Reinhold were some of the worst attempts at comedy. Ever.) But the original was a nice, family-friendly film that accomplishes what it promised. Charles Grodin plays George Newton: Family man, businessman, NOT a doggy-man. But things change rapidly when a runaway Saint Bernard named Beethoven comes to the Newton residence. Newton's children immediately get attached to the animal, but Grodin's character doesn't exactly like the fact of a big ol' slobbering dog being around his house. So there are some gags as Grodin gets mad at Beethoven for certain things he does throughout the film. But then, evil animal vet Dean Jones tries to take Beethoven, and Newton decides to fight back for his family and bring the doggy back home. "Beethoven" isn't anything very original, and it isn't anything very memorable, nor is it excellent quality gags. But it's a surprisingly pleasant and good-natured family film that doesn't resort to crude humor or language like other so-called "family films" out there. Ivan Reitman, who has brought us "Ghostbusters," "Kindergarten Cop," and "Stripes" co-produced this film. He's a talented director, even if he sometimes makes average films. The thing about his films are, that even when they're average they are still pretty funny and strangely watchable. And though I'm not sure what all a producer does on a film, I think he probably did a good job with something on this film. :) Charles Grodin is one of those actors that I've always liked because he seems very down-to-earth and regular. He is a subtle comedian that never goes OTT and doesn't come off like ANOTHER Jerry Lewis-Jim Carrey hybrid. "Beethoven" isn't anything great, but it's strangely likable and enjoyable. When compared to other so-called family films, it's pretty nice. It doesn't skimp on the gags (even if they're not very great) and it never turns stupid (like the 3rd and 4th film). All in all, "Beethoven" delivers what it promises, and it does it pretty nicely.

• Candy R

  
  heart warming movie about St Bernard dogs.

• Lenny M

  
  Cute.

• Curtis L

  
  Been a while.

• Bobby H

  
  For a family movie this movie is pretty good, and I think a classic. I liked it when I was little, and I still watch it from time too time, too this day

• danny d

  
  this was pretty good actually, just avoid the 613 sequels

• Jason S

  
  Good before the hundred or so straight to video sequels.

• Dean M

  
  A 13-stone St Bernard on the lam from animal experimenters invades Charles Grodin's home and behaves like any normal dog, saving lives, matchmaking, advising on business deals and slobbering alot. This nifty, heart-warming family pic is strongly reminiscent of 1960's Disney… More
  A 13-stone St Bernard on the lam from animal experimenters invades Charles Grodin's home and behaves like any normal dog, saving lives, matchmaking, advising on business deals and slobbering alot. This nifty, heart-warming family pic is strongly reminiscent of 1960's Disney movies.

• Sarah G

  
  Childhood film!

• Kalel J

  
  Ah Beethoven, the ever lovable hound that spawned many unwanted and unwarranted sequels. In this being the first of his quintilogy Beethoven makes his appearance to the Newton family and as cliche' has it - mayhem ensues. This is by no means a bad film and children will love it… More
  Ah Beethoven, the ever lovable hound that spawned many unwanted and unwarranted sequels. In this being the first of his quintilogy Beethoven makes his appearance to the Newton family and as cliche' has it - mayhem ensues. This is by no means a bad film and children will love it (I know I did years and years ago) but it's the older members in the family that may leave bored.

• Lanning :

  
  Charles Grodin is so good as the beleaguered dad. He's funny every time I see this.

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