The Road Dog

The Road Dog has so much to offer. Humor, depth, soul-searching, complex characters and incredible acting. This film made me think. The need to be true to oneself and the desire to achieve artistic success on your own terms. The need to belong, to be loved, even in the face of adversity.

I really enjoyed the story line between the father and son. It was hard to watch sometimes. But they managed to find a common ground, sense of awe, love and admiration.

I will probably never look at comedy the same. It is not for the weak. It's certainly not for the feint of Heart. It's an art that takes fearlessness and genius. Well done!!!

I was totally engaged the entire movie. The story is believable and relatable. I bought it so I can show it to friends and family! Refreshing themes and beautiful music made it a hit for me!

The son came into his father's life unexpectedly but he just came in with love for his dad. His love and commitment to the relationship in spite of the troubles he saw in his dad. He was instrumental in helping his father face some trauma that made them both more open to love.

The ending is not predictable but fitting as it depicts alcoholism and the true determination of loved ones to help it end. However, as anyone who has been on either side understands the complexity and the undesired truth every one must recognize and accept!

The song, Remember Me!, is such a lovely song and a wonderful way to end the story! Thank you for this movie!

I rented "The Road Dog" on Apple TV+. I loved this superb film! The story is compelling. Lead actor Doug Stanhope is marvelous. He fully inhabits the role. He is onscreen for virtually the entire film. The supporting cast is wonderful. Director Greg Glienna also co-wrote the screenplay, as well as writing and singing his original song over the closing credits. The screenplay, direction, acting, production design, cinematography, and music are all excellent. It's impressive how real and true-to-life this film is. The very last few scenes are not what I was expecting, but they enhanced the realness of the film. I highly recommend this very fine film.

Well, Doug Stanhope is without doubt a stand up comic of absolutely unparalleled ... what?..... well he's the best stand up comedian bar none of the last 2 or 3 decades. Hes mostly terrible in this though. Occasionally, against all the odds, he's really good . It's not his fault, because the direction is appalling as is absolutely everything else. Stanhope is very very good in that episode of Louis C K's 'Louis' for example but The Road Dog is a disaster. I hope they paid him well and I love the irony in which he must surely have swam before taking on this gig - supremely cynical as always - he deserves good pay. But whatever you do don't watch this film. It wallows about in lazy American therapyland cliche and sentimentality and most of the acting is dire. Unless, of course you already know, like me that Stanhope is a true great and will just buy the film anyway. But for feks sake don't watch it.

Greg Glienna's "The Road Dog" initially seems to have all the makings of a Hallmark movie: a likable curmudgeon in need of redemption, an ex-love interest with an angelic heart, an estranged son who just wants to get to know his daddy, and of course, alcoholism. However, Glienna must be applauded for the way he avoids going down familiar routes and instead lets realism reign supreme, leading towards an ending that is heartbreaking in its honesty about our fragile human condition. Some of the actors are better than others-- there's definitely an "I've worked so hard to memorize my lines" vibe from some of the background characters -- but overall there is real sincerity and nuance in the central performances, particularly Doug Stanhope in the lead role. Does it reinvent the wheel? Absolutely not. But movies are not required to do that; they must simply tell believable human stories that we can connect with even if we don't have the protagonist's unique set of quirks and experiences, and I think this movie fulfills that. Looking forward to Greg Glienna's next project!