Sondra Wellington (Anya Benton) is bossy, controlling, and extremely unpleasant. But everything changes when a special friend from Sondra's past transforms her into Bella -- her assistant's loveable little Chihuahua. While Sondra lives as Bella, her real body is in a coma. In order to gain access to the hospital, Sondra must prove that she has what it takes to be a therapy dog. As she learns the tricks of the trade, she becomes more connected with the people around her and realizes her past mistakes. It appears that Sondra is finally ready to turn over a new leaf in her own life --that is, if she ever gets the chance.
Reviews
My grandpa put this on via the internet media box I bought him for his TV, and he just loved it. As for me, it was painful to watch. I felt I was becoming stupider by watching it, I could barely stand it.It was so horrible, and not even the kind of horrible that is funny.I would have to agree, children might enjoy watching this, or old men who poop their pants all the time.Low quality camera. Bad acting. Bad dialogue. Bad music. Bad story. I am not sure I will ever be the same after having been forced to watch this.
Sometimes wavering between ER and the Three-Thirty Movie, it has it's redeeming qualities: Yes, it's low budget. No, it's not a blockbuster.However, it was thoroughly engaging for the kids. Not adults. KIDS. CHILDREN. MIJOS y MIJAS. It has a good message that kids need to hear. It was a nice change from the hyper-produced movies they see. More real-life stuff than iCarly or Judy Moody.If you're kids are running wild and need a sit down for a good message that they won't get from you, rent this movie.They could have edited the music video; but, it only lasts about a minute.Truly, it's awful as a movie...HOWEVER...I would recommend it for KIDS. Really. I can't believe I'm saying that! And I don't even like chihuahuas.
Earlier reviews stated that this was a Disney movie, but it's not. It is a lower budget movie so if you can get past the setting and rookie level acting, then sit down and watch it with the kids. Bella the chihuahua is cute and very well trained. Her outfits were cute as well. This is a great movie for young children with a great message about the treatment of other people. Sondra is a self absorbed medical consultant who switch places with Bella. Sondra gets a whole new perspective on herself while being Bella. She also learns more about people around her that she never took the time to get to know. Peanut who plays Bella did a very good job of acting. My kids thought Peanut was the cutest thing ever. I would recommend this a good watch for kids. My 12 and 8 year old enjoyed it.
I was sent a copy of the DVD as a screener only, to possibly show on our new airline on long trips to Hawaii.This film although done as a low budget, has some great writing and a great message. The characters were well developed and Bella was of course adorable and very talented. Her little costumes were so cute and the children inter-acted with her well.The adult characters were well mixed, with some romantic, mystical and heartfelt traits to enhance what might have turned out only to be a children's film.By the end of the story, my emotions kicked in and there were tears in my eyes. I'm a true romantic and everyone deserves a second chance.