But, breeder Dan Christensen claims that "It's 95 percent accurate I mean I couldn't have hardly told them any better. The breeder whose "story" is being shown in this story is far from being a victim, and the movie is filled with lies and distortions of the facts. It is financially backed by "Protect the Harvest", a front group for dog- fighters, dog-breeders, cock-fighters, which is vehemently opposed to any animal cruelty legislation or humane restrictions on the use of animals. This movie is based on puppy-mill breeder Dan Christensen. Reviewed by vegicat 1 / 10 Blatant and Dishonest Advertising for Breeders I'd love to hear their side of the issue as well. And the protection agencies have more than enough support to wage a counter attack. Yes, you're probably giving money to the breeders if you rent or buy this film, but I'd be shocked if this film paid for itself, frankly. I can think of worse ways to spend your time and money.
Keep in mind when you read any hyper emotional review of this film that what you're being asked to do is simply think for yourself. It held my interest and made me want to know more. I'd want to know more about both sides of this argument before I'd support either one, but as a piece of compelling storytelling, it works. I do believe that all zealotry - for any side - is unwise and this movie did confirm that belief. Did it turn me against the ASPCA? Definitely not. Did it convince me that all animal breeding is bad? No. It actually made me consider the other side of this issue. If you go into this film with a closed mind it's only going to enrage you. The acting is on the whole very good and the script does a damn good job at presenting a plausible scenario for mismanagement by government funded agencies. It is interesting how viciously this film has been attacked in the mainstream media with very little convincing non-hysterical justification beyond its controversial message. There are a lot of *suspicious* facts surrounding this movie, from the funding by a very well known opponent to Animal Cruelty bills to the fact that the ASPCA monitored "some" of the animal action in this film (haven't seen that one before and it gives me pause). Are protection agencies spotless in their record of protecting animals? I don't know that either. Are all dog breeders evil? Is every group that disagrees with your views 100% evil? Not likely but who really knows for sure outside of their own experience. It's a slightly creepy film to watch because it does nothing short of attack government funded protection agencies for going after dog breeders in general. If The Dog Lover is trying to hide its agenda it's not doing too good a job of it. Reviewed by bob_meg 8 / 10 Yes it has an agenda.
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