Good Boy: confía en su instinto

I enjoyed this more than I expected. It leans into a bit of an experimental style, so you have to be on board with the gimmick, but if you are, there's a lot to like.

Not sure if dogs are eligible for Oscars, but let's get Indy a nomination anyway.

Realistically, this is more of a 3-star film for me, it's good, but definitely has its flaws. That said, it gets a bump for the very fun behind-the-scenes post credits scene. Honestly, more movies should do this. It was both entertaining and fascinating to get a peek at the filming process.

Good Boy is horror movie that right off the bat has a unique premise. The entire film is from the perspective of a dog, who is noticing that something's off about his owner. The dog and the technical aspects are easily the highlight of the film. The low angles, dark shadowy figures, and bright lights all help us put the the perspective of the dog. Indy (the dog himself) is the best actor in the movie. He actually shows more emotion than the humans themselves. The main gripe I have is that ( while the film isn't long) it gets very repetitive. The film constantly teases us that something's in the house , but we never really get to know what it is that is haunting them. The middle section of the film is where it almost made me loose interest, where it was just a lot of Indy just kinda staring at something and his owner telling him that there's nothing there. Also the human actors were not the best. While they weren't horrendously awful,but they weren't very convincing. Overall, Good boy was a solid indie horror flick that does deliver on its premise, but needed a bit more depth or scares to make it a bit more memorable. I still people should still go out and see based on the synopsis and if you are a dog owner or own any kind of pet.

"Good Boy" is a classic creepy haunted house story wrapped around a surprisingly fresh and original idea of having a dog as the protagonist. Indy the dog, playing Indy in the film, may well be one of the first canine actors to truly lead a horror movie-and he does a remarkable job, making the story feel more believable and perhaps engaging too. Most viewers will likely be won over by Indy alone.

The plot itself may feel a bit shallow and straightforward for seasoned horror fans, but the presence of the dog adds a unique charm that sets it apart. I liked some details which I can not spoil here, that make you think of your own relationship with your pet friend. There are a few effective jump-scare moments that are genuinely fun, even if the film is mostly a slow burn which leads to the expected. The pacing does drag at times, especially towards the end, but the consistent tone helps maintain focus without any distracting mood shifts.

Some of the dream sequences can be confusing, and I felt they could have benefited from sharper editing. The supernatural element (which is even revealed on the poster) remains vague and mostly unexplained, which-while slightly generic-might actually work in the film's favor by keeping the mystery in the "shadows". Though some of the effects look a bit cheap, the clever use of shadows and camera angles stands out. The creaking of the trees, the wooden house and the eerie soundtrack also fit the atmosphere nicely and draws you in.

If you enjoy slow-burn supernatural horror, you might find this film worth your time-just don't go in with sky-high expectations. I hope Indy makes good money out of this one to buy a life-time of bones :)

Good Boy is filmed from the dog's perspective which makes it unique and interesting. If you love dogs (who doesn't? I'm very suspicious of people that don't like dogs, there's something fishy with those) you will like this actor as Indy the dog is Oscar worthy. For him alone this movie is worth watching. As for the story I was expecting something better, just more horror as it is categorized. In short, it's all about Indy, beautiful and smart dog.

I just saw this movie; I was eagerly anticipating it after seeing the trailer and the premise.

We rarely see such a unique vision in the horror genre, and that, despite its poor box office performance, is something to be applauded.

For all animal lovers, the thought of a dog going through all this suffering is distressing, and rightly so.

Beyond that, I want to highlight the value of this film and the performance of the dog, Indy. Except for a few specific moments where the CGI is a little noticeable, all of the dog's scenes are incredible. His expressiveness, his stress, his attempts to protect his owner despite everything... simply incredible.

I also appreciate the runtime; 72 minutes is more than enough to convey the intended message.

The plot is quite simple, and it has some cheap jump scares that I personally don't like. But the topic itself is debatable...is it death that Indy sees? Or is it something else, like the "illness" that the family members claimed to see? It's clear that this entity was present even before they moved in, initially faint, and later growing stronger.

The ending, with Indy hesitating to accompany his master to the end, is painful and distressing. It evokes many conflicting feelings in me. Is he a good boy or a bad one for obeying his master and letting him go? Deep down, I want to believe that he chose to listen and live his life...The ending, and its post-credits scene, are quite sad.

In short, a risky film, slow yes, but an interesting addition to this year's good movies.