Old Dogs Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Two dudes discover the surprise children they didn’t know they had and try not to ruin a major business deal while learning to be dads…with hilarious side effects.

🍿 Old Dogs: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Unexpected Fatherhood

Dan, a successful businessman, is surprised to learn he has twins from a past, drunken marriage to Vicki. When Vicki faces jail time, Dan steps up to care for the seven-year-olds, despite his lack of parenting experience. This unexpected responsibility throws his and his business partner Charlie’s lives into disarray.

Navigating Parenthood

Dan enlists the help of his bachelor best friend and business partner, Charlie, to navigate the challenges of caring for the twins. The two friends, accustomed to a life of freedom and business deals, struggle with the demands of parenthood. This includes a hilarious camping trip and a series of mishaps.

Business Deal vs. Family

As Dan and Charlie juggle their newfound parental duties, they also face the pressure of closing a major business deal with a Japanese company. Their attempts to balance professional success with the demands of family life lead to comedic chaos. The film explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the importance of family.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• Dan (Robin Williams): A divorced businessman whose life is turned upside down when he discovers he has two children.
• Charlie (John Travolta): Dan’s bachelor best friend and business partner who helps him care for the twins.
• Vicki (Kelly Preston): The mother of Dan’s twins who asks him to take care of them while she’s in jail.
• Zach (Conner Rayburn): One of Dan’s seven-year-old twins, who adjusts to life with his newfound father.
• Emily (Ella Bleu Travolta): One of Dan’s seven-year-old twins, who adjusts to life with her newfound father.
• Craig (Seth Green): The junior associate at Dan and Charlie’s firm who becomes a casualty of their parenting mishaps.
• Jimmy Lunchbox (Bernie Mac): A puppeteer and entertainer who helps Dan and Charlie learn how to be better parents.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Zach: “I think ‘scat’ is poop.” – Zach innocently reveals what he thinks ‘scat’ means, leading to a comedic misunderstanding involving poop on someone’s face.
• Dan: “Scat happens, man.” – Dan says this in response to the ‘scat’ incident, trying to downplay the situation with a pun.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $35,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $49,492,060
• Worldwide Gross: $96,753,696

💥 Old Dogs Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so ‘Old Dogs’ isn’t winning any awards, but I still found myself chuckling. There are some genuinely funny moments, especially the mix-up with the pills! It’s a silly, lighthearted movie that’s perfect for a lazy afternoon when you don’t want to think too hard.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Robin Williams and John Travolta”
  • “Families looking for a lighthearted comedy”
  • “Viewers who enjoy slapstick humor”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Some crude humor”
  • “Mild suggestive content”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “Despite the combined talents of Williams and Travolta, ‘Old Dogs’ relies on tired slapstick and predictable gags, resulting in a forgettable family comedy.
• Common Sense Media: “This movie offers some laughs but questionable content makes it not appropriate for children. Stick with other options.
• IMDB: “Old Dogs fails to deliver on any comedic level, relying instead on childish gags that do not generate laughs. Robin Williams is known to be funny, but this movie does not show it at all.

Audience Reactions

Some viewers found the movie hilarious and a fun family experience.: Despite the mixed reviews, some audience members appreciated the lighthearted humor and family-friendly nature.

Several viewers disliked and thought the movie was garbage.: The viewers had mixed opinions about this movie.

Overall Consensus: Despite a talented cast, ‘Old Dogs’ is largely considered a critical failure due to its reliance on outdated humor and a predictable plot. While some find it a harmless family comedy, most agree it falls short of expectations.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film is dedicated to both Bernie Mac and Jett Travolta, John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s son, who died unexpectedly in 2009.”
• “Ella Bleu Travolta, John Travolta’s daughter, makes her acting debut in this film, playing one of the twins.”
• “Walt Becker also directed ‘Wild Hogs’, another comedy film starring John Travolta, which may have influenced his casting in this movie.”

🖥️ How to Watch Old Dogs?

Old Dogs is available for rent or purchase on various digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play. Check your local listings for cable on-demand options. Physical copies (DVD/Blu-ray) may also be available for purchase online or in stores. Unfortunately it is not on any streaming services.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Old Dogs, you might like these similar films:

• Wild Hogs (2007): Similar slapstick humor and features John Travolta in a comedic role.
• Daddy Day Care (2003): Shares the theme of men hilariously struggling with childcare responsibilities.
• Three Men and a Baby (1987): A classic comedy about bachelors unexpectedly becoming caregivers.
• Playing with Fire (2019): More recent comedy about tough guys dealing with the challenges of looking after children.

🛒 Old Dogs Related Products

• Old Dogs [Blu-ray]: Own the movie on Blu-ray and experience the comedic chaos in high definition. Great for collectors and fans of Robin Williams and John Travolta.
• Soundtrack from Old Dogs: Download or stream the film’s soundtrack. Revisit the musical highlights of ‘Old Dogs’.
• John Travolta’s ‘Staying Alive’ [Blu-ray]: Follow up of the successful film ‘Saturday Night Fever’. Travolta shows off his fantastic dance moves in this sequel.
• Robin Williams ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ [Blu-ray]: Williams has to disguise himself as a female in order to see his children.

🎧 Soundtrack

Old Dogs features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “You’ve Been A Friend To Me” – performed by Bryan Adams

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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Old Dogs | Forgotten Failures

Ever wonder why ‘Old Dogs’ didn’t quite hit the mark? This video dives deep into what went wrong, and honestly, it’s a pretty insightful and funny analysis. You might even find yourself agreeing with some of the points!

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