Therapy Dogs

2022

Comedy / Drama

1
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 88% · 17 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 88%
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 154 154

high school friendship male friendship coming of age high school friends

Director

Ethan Eng Photo
Ethan Eng

Top cast

Thomas Palewicz Photo
Thomas Palewicz as Thomas
Aidan White Photo
Aidan White as Aidan
Chaz Kent Photo
Chaz Kent as Chaz
Jayden Frost Photo
Jayden Frost as Jayden
720p.WEB 1080p.WEB
770.09 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
Seeds 18
1.4 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
Seeds 36

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by mikep-47484 10 / 10

An intimate and raw time capsule of pre-pandemic high school life.

I cannot recommend this film enough. As one of the educators from the very school this movie was filmed within (without permission mind you), it has my entire support behind it.Director Ethan Eng spent the better part of his senior year secretively creating this film, telling staff it was for the "yearbook video". Eng blends real happenings of teenage life with scripted content, which forces the audience to constantly question what is real and what is fantasy.The undeniable achievement of Therapy Dogs garnered the attention of Hollywood power-houses Joe and Anthony Russo (of Arrested Development and Avengers fame), who awarded Eng with the. AGBO Fellowship Award after the film's run within the 2022 Slamdance Film Festival.As of writing this review, the film has not yet been released. But once it is, it will absolutely be worth your attention.As far as zero-budget, zero-permission, grade 12 films go: 11 out of 10.
Reviewed by Skeppy369 7 / 10

Engaging Portrait of Adolescence

As someone who has witnessed countless coming-of-age films, I must say that Ethan Eng's directorial debut is both refreshing and relatable. The film follows the last year of high school for our protagonist and his friend as they embark on creating the ultimate senior video. It's not groundbreaking territory, but Eng manages to breathe new life into familiar themes. His characters are reckless, bored, awkward, and full of boundless energy, reminding us of our own teenage years. They spend their days attacking lockers, hanging off car roofs while drifting through parking lots, and scaling tall water towers. While these moments are exciting to watch, what truly sets "Therapy Dogs" apart is its exploration of adolescent masculinity. Eng masterfully interweaves subtle commentary throughout the film, making us question the traditional ideals of masculinity that many of us grew up with. Through his lens, we see a vivid and often exhilarating portrayal of what it means to be young today, highlighting both the uniqueness of this era and its similarities to previous generations. Overall, "Therapy Dogs" receives a solid 7/10 rating from me. While there were moments where the pace felt slow and certain plot points could have been fleshed out more, these minor criticisms cannot overshadow the film's strengths. Eng's direction, coupled with strong performances from his cast, makes "Therapy Dogs" a captivating and thoughtful addition to the genre."
Reviewed by tarynresende 8 / 10

What a Surreal Experience

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