A military dog that helped American Marines in Afghanistan returns to the United States and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.A military dog that helped American Marines in Afghanistan returns to the United States and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.A military dog that helped American Marines in Afghanistan returns to the United States and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.
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- Emilio
- (as Joseph Julian Soria)
Raymond W. Beal
- Animal Control Handler #1
- (as Raymond Beal)
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- Police Officer
- (as Jason Alexander Davis)
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Max very well might be this generation's Rin Tin Tin, both are German Shepherds and both are the heroes of their respective stories. The titular Max starts out as a military dog in Afghanistan, but when his military handler dies, he returns to the States with dog PTSD to be cared for by the handler's family in Texas, and in particular their teenage son, Justin, who Max bonds with. This is a classic boy and dog story with a military angle to it that helps to differentiate it from the rest of the pack, with Justin and Max eventually embarking upon an adventure of sorts that requires all of Max's incomparable skills to save the day. This is the kind of family movie that isn't made anymore, it's clean cut and old-fashioned, and while it has some plot holes, there aren't many movies that you can take the whole family to anymore and that's why Max is special.
I saw Max with my 10 year old sons. Absolutely awesome movie to see with your age 10 to 16 child. It is much more than a movie about a heroic dog. It is also a coming of age movie that has some deep dives into responsibility, relationships, and ethics. Oh, and it is a great adventure flick too.
The dog will hook your kids and get them past some early dialog. But once the movie gets going, hold onto your seats! Very exciting. Suffice it to say that the audience gave the movie a long round of applause as the credits rolled. And hopefully some of the life lessons will rub off on the kids...
The dog will hook your kids and get them past some early dialog. But once the movie gets going, hold onto your seats! Very exciting. Suffice it to say that the audience gave the movie a long round of applause as the credits rolled. And hopefully some of the life lessons will rub off on the kids...
Don't let those Rotten Tomato critics sway you. This was a great movie and I am an adult who is also a veteran and German Shepherd Dog owner. While I thought it was going to be more about the dog adapting to civilian life it was something a lot different. I still liked the story and action scenes with the dog. The storyline actually had me guessing which I like in a movie. Even though most of the main characters were kids, it took me back to my days as a kid and when I had my first dog. Anyway, this movie will hopefully show people that dogs are actually very smart creatures and how we as humans need to find the best ways in order to provide them homes and prevent unwanted litters of pups. My dogs have never failed me while people have so many times. It's just a good feel good movie that people need to take in once in awhile.
I recently watched this movie and really liked it !!
This movie is so much better than other new, cool movies !!
It's not just about sex and brutality !
And not just a doggy family adventure movie !!
It has serious content !!
How an animal (dog) can change a person's life
Not a perfect movie! There are mistakes!!
BUT let's look at its content and not just for kids !!
One of the most significant movies I have ever seen for me !!
I recommend anyone to watch and not just watch brutal, scary, horrible movies !!
Such a movie is much more valuable than other famous big movies !
+I'm sorry about the second part😥😥 The real is family adventure movie with no more content !! I was expecting more from a MAX 2 !!
+I'm sorry about the second part😥😥 The real is family adventure movie with no more content !! I was expecting more from a MAX 2 !!
Going into view the movie, I had low expectations. I thought it was just going to be another boring kiddie movie. Boy, was I wrong!! This movie is action packed and intense. It kept me on the very edge of my seat the whole duration. There is some serious suspense to say the least. Not only that, but it's a real tear jerker. Good luck getting through this movie without becoming teary eyed at least once. I ended up falling in love with the dog Max and admired his loyalty toward his family. It really portrays how dogs are wonderful creatures at heart and brilliant judges of character. It's funny how one dog can make such a great impact. If you love dogs, warmhearted family stories, and tales of heroism then don't miss out on this one!
Did you know
- TriviaThe film is dedicated to the memory of the 26 dogs and 25 handlers that have been killed in the service of their country since 2003.
- GoofsLufkin, Texas in July has a temperature that ranges from 90° to 99° Fahrenheit with intense humidity. Wearing light jackets and fuzzy hats while riding bikes through the woods would be very uncomfortable there, but suitable in North Carolina where the movie was filmed.
- Quotes
Kyle Wincott: Nose of a dog, the heart of a marine, sounds like a hero to me!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Conan: Lauren Graham/Colin Quinn/Ray Wylie Hubbard (2015)
- SoundtracksHigher Than My Station
Written by Brett Callaway, Sam Robinson, Sonny Vega, Andrew Rodriguez, Jordan Hatfield & Robert Valeu
Performed by Close Your Eyes
Courtesy of Victory Records
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Details
Box office
- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $42,656,255
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,155,254
- Jun 28, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $43,956,255
- Runtime
- 1h 51m(111 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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