Turner & Hooch (1989)

Just perfect...

A lot more amusing than I thought it would be.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

A detective (Tom Hanks) must adopt the dog of a dead man (John McIntire) to help him find the murderer.Looking back from today (2014), this film may seem like a fun, 1980s buddy cop movie between Tom Hanks and a slobbering dog. But when actually viewed, the nostalgia fades and we are left with a fairly average movie. Even with its star power (Hanks), this is not a very exciting film, and no better than countless other movies of its kind. For something co-written by Michael Blodgett of "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" fame, you would expect more quirks.In fact, the saving grace is Reginald VelJohnson, who makes for great comic relief. Craig T. Nelson is alright but could have used a bigger role. The romantic angle seemed completely unnecessary and should have been taken out, although it does (in some small way) help advance the plot.

I'm gonna be honest about something! This review is going to be pretty crappy, because I don't remember this movie very much. I saw this in the summer and instantly forgot about it! I gave it a chance because Tom Hanks is one of my favorite actors. I've had my fair share of these types of movies (Belushi's K-9 trilogy is more than enough!) I do remember that the dog wasn't very entertaining. He certainly didn't steal the show like they often do. Hanks is average by his standards in this one. It's not fully his fault. He didn't have much to work with. Mare Winningham is OK as the love interest. Craig T. Nelson is a solid presence as always (I predicted the twist to his character, though) Reginald VelJohnson deserved more screen timeI'd pass on this one if I were you. It isn't horrible, but entirely forgettable5/10

Detective Scott Turner (Tom Hanks) is a very tidy unusual man. During his last days of work before being transferred, his old friend Amos Reed (John McIntire) has been murdered and the only witness is a rough big dog named Hooch. Scott decides then to take care of the case believing that Amos's dog it will help him to find the killer and apparently many other hidden businesses. Scott has no choice, he's forced to bring Hooch to his house and from that moment his life will change completely. The scary, naughty dog will become his best friend and Scott will finally get to learn a new way of living. Young Tom Hanks gives a truly funny performance,and the dog is absolutely hilarious.

"Congratulations you broke the case!". About 60 minutes into the movie the Hooch drops the goods.A few seconds later, the bad guy is in his sights.Now call me cynical but isn't that just the way life is sometimes?First out you have to eat a few dog biscuits, then if your in the right place at the right time... Really a great family movie!Bachelor Party is one of the greats for younger guy's but for the family. Turner and Hooch has to be one of the most entertaining and fun ways to spend an evening with younger people.