This is a very heartwarming film and has a very nice message that is perfect for a family film, though not quite as warm as the original, and is a tad predictable. And perhaps an adult may find the screenplay a little saccharine. But on the whole it is beautifully filmed, has nice music and the acting is very good, with Zachary Browne appealing as Marty and Scott Wilson great as the ever hateable Judd. Plus Shiloh was adorable. Also worth of note are David Moriaty, Rod Steiger and Caitlin Wachs, who bring their charming supporting characters to life. Overall, despite its flaws, Shioh 2 is a very pleasant family film, that is well meaning and not at all a bad way to pass the afternoon. 7/10 Bethany Cox

Spoiler! A surprise ending about hope. I watched this movie with my wife and nephew Austin. Austin enjoyed the movie. Austin liked how people can change. My wife liked the dog. Myself found it a little long at the beginning, but as the movie progressed the pace and flow melded into a entertaining movie. The guy from Law and Order played a good part. It was different seeing him in such a different role. The movie gives you a feeling of country life. They even had the nasty neighbour. The other dogs in the movie were mean because they were mistreated, but with a little love and kindest, they can change. Overall it is a good movie for the family to watch. 8/10

I fully enjoyed this movie, just sad that it seemed to be in limited release in the theaters (not many theaters are showing this movie and the ones that are its a 1 time only show. But I like the people in the movie, I liked it because its kind and gentle, there's no killing, or sex or anything of that kind in this movie, its about learning how to teach a old dog new tricks (although in this movie the dog is Judd), just by being kind to them (its the same way you would treat a dog if you are kind to them they will be kind back to you) so I highly recommend this movie Mark

This is one of the few movies made lately which the whole family can attend, without suddenly being shocked. If I had any criticism, it might be that it was almost too 'sweet'.A very pleasant change from all the special effects around.