Togo

Disney delivered a highly above-average film set in an attractive environment that I had long unjustifiably overlooked and relegated to the sidelines. Films with dogs are always something special because they affect me emotionally far more effectively than other genre additions. I had never heard of this true story about the historically bravest animal until today, and I can’t quite understand that. The setting in Alaska is fresh, the main dog is excellent, and I’m especially pleased that the creators opted against CGI, which would have disappointed me. I liked the music and the snowy and inhospitable exteriors. Sure, when the viewer encounters a more action-packed sequence, you can immediately spot the digital effects (for example, the scene on the frozen lake), but the film wasn’t built around that. Willem Dafoe was perfect; I believed everything he portrayed, and it was clear he formed a bond with the dog during filming. The ending left no eye dry. Hachiko: A Dog's Story was probably a more impactful viewing for me, but this is still a quality film all around. For me, it’s 7.5/10. (26.03.2021)

I wasn't too impressed. Willem Dafoe tries hard and the dogs look beautiful, but otherwise it is an average adventure film where you travel from A to B and nothing much interesting happens during the journey. It lacks suspense and gripping scenes and is unfortunately not very entertaining either, too bad the film is a Disney production, maybe with R-rating rating it could have been a raw and cool ride. 5/10 (29.12.2019)

Beautiful animal story! Of all the animal stories, probably one of the most beautiful and serious. Togo has a relatively simple plot and even though not much happens during the film because it's actually a road trip across the Alaskan mountains with a dog sled team, the ending is incredibly emotional. Honestly, it really blew me away. (27.10.2022)