Scott Turner has 3 days left in the local police department before he moves to a bigger city to get some 'real' cases—not just misdemeanors. When Amos Reed is murdered, Scott sets himself on the case, but the closest thing to a witness to the murder is Reed's dog, Hooch, which Scott has to take care of—to avoid Hooch being 'put to sleep'..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 100 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime, Family
✓ Stars: Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, Scott Paulin, John McIntire
✓ Director: Mike Fenton, Roger Spottiswoode, Adam Greenberg, Garth Craven, Michael Blodgett
The Turner & Hooch (1989) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Turner & Hooch (1989) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Turner & Hooch (1989) is staring with Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, Scott Paulin, John McIntire, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Mike Fenton, Roger Spottiswoode, Adam Greenberg, Garth Craven, Michael Blodgett juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.