Space Dogs
Phase 4 Films
Rated G
128 min
A talented circus dog, a scrappy canine from the streets, and a
fun-loving rat blast off on a journey into the stars in this animated
family-oriented comedy based on the real-life adventures of Belka and
Strelka, two dogs from the former Soviet Union who in 1960 became the
first earthbound animals to orbit the Earth, and return home alive. When
her circus act goes awry, four-legged circus performer Belka comes
crashing down to Earth in her homemade rocket. That fateful accident
marks the beginning of an enduring friendship with street-smart dog
Strelka, and wise-cracking rodent Venya. Later, the fun-loving trio and
some new friends board a
rocket bound for orbit, and make history by proving that mankind has
finally perfected the technology to explore space. ~ Jason Buchanan,
RoviThe 411 by Maria:
I love movies that my whole family can enjoy together. The movie is based on a true story which had my kids heads reeling "what? they sent two dogs into space?" I was explaining to the kids that 50 years ago two dogs went into space, returned safely, the girl Strelka eventually gave birth to puppies, with one of the puppies sent to President John F. Kennedy's daughter Caroline Kennedy and are now stuffed in the Cosmonaut Museum in Moscow.
All this information made them even more interested in the movie. We all truly loved the story of these animal friends and their sweet faces as they worked together. Personally, I am a sucker for good CGI, this was a really great CGI movie. Great characters, great songs, great movie! Some really funny parts and some very heartwarming moments.
Thanks for the great review. I forgot that dogs got sent to space. I barely remember this. I like that it is based on a true story. Rita Spratlen rjspratlen@gmail.com
ReplyDeletethis looks so adorable!!!
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