Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

Yes, if you love dogs, you'll love this movie. And if you don't cry in this movie, multiple times, I don't know what to say. I admit it, I'm a sucker for animal movies, and dog movies in particular (Marley and Me, Old Yeller, Incredible Journey, etc). I didn't know the story of Bobby, and thought the movie was going to be more funny than anything else - NOT!!! It was a heartwarming and tear jerking tale of a wonderful little dog (supposed to be a Skye but was a Westie, that part didn't bother me) who was so devoted to his master, that after his master died, he went to the grave every day and laid on it. He also did other things, became friends with Ewan, a little boy in his village, plus caught rats in the cemetery for the gravekeeper. I'm probably not explaining it to its best advantage, but trust me, it's a good story. I had tears within a few minutes of the opening scenes and on through the entire film, some happy, some sad. You cheer for this little dog with his persistence and timeliness. In the end, he brings about good things for the people in the village, who live in horrific conditions (1850's Scotland). SPOILER ALERT: at the end of this movie, you see him running through the hills, and the narrator (Christopher Lee, I think) announces that after 14 years of good and faithful service, he finally lies one last time on his master's grave and closes his eyes for good. It is beautifully filmed in Scotland, the actors are all good in their roles, love their brogues (think Sean Connery here, only more so), lots of story lines going on. The music is engineered to wring tears at the appropriate times, complete with drum rolls and huge swells of violins, but it, too, is beautiful and well matched to the story lines it's accompanying. All in all, I have to say I loved this movie, and I watched it with my yellow Lab in my lap. Curl up with your dog or cat and enjoy the story of Bobby. It may have been embellished and stretched a bit (from what other reviewers have said), but it's a great story, a fine movie and adults and kids will enjoy it equally.

Great classic true story of a wonderful dogs life named 'Bobby', and a few wonderful humans as well. There are a some aspects of this story that legally would never be allowed to happen nowadays in the modern day, but this is not a story about nowadays but of yesterday. Warning -It's a tear jerker. It could be stressful for a child to watch, parts of it are a bit heavy and quite scary. It was very cool to listen to those beautiful accents, my great grandfather was from Scotland.

I liked the movie.

This is such a sweet, touching family story of a little dog who's loyalty and love for his master went way beyond the norm. Disney put this story out many years ago starring a Skye terrier (I believe) and I cried and cried when I saw it then. I watched this version recently starring this (pictured) darling Norwich terrier (I believe) and I cried and cried again. I received the DVD on time and in excellent condition. I had no reason to contact Amazon - I was completely satisfied with my buying experience. Thank you. JG

Being a dog lover, had to get this movie. Hubby and I watched it last night and, may I say, enjoyed this true story. It’s a family movie, a sweet story about the loyal love our fur babies can have for us.

This is a great 'feel good' movie that plays with a wide range of emotions, and as an added bonus, has the immortal Christopher Lee in one of his lesser known roles... he's the good guy for a change! The video itself is not a high quality view, but the story makes it easy to forgive.

Based on a true story that took place in Scotland in the 18th or 19th century( I can't remember which), this movie is about a terrier who is so loyal to his master that he insists on sleeping on his master's grave after the man dies from tuberculosis. However, dogs are not allowed in the cemetery. The movie's plot revolves around how Bobby (the terrier) and his human friends try to work around the silly cemetery rules. Sounds like a thin plot, but the dog (a West Highland White Terrier) is so darn cute and the Scottish accents (of the humans) are so, well, SCOTTISH,it makes for an entertaining movie. The fact that it's based on a true story also helps. (They actually have a monument to Bobby in this town in Scotland.) Don't miss the song at the end of the movie, "Here Inside," which is the most beautiful and moving song I've ever heard about missing someone who has passed away.

Charming tale full of tears and trials but with a happy ending (a relief to all animal lovers, c'mon, you'll be on the edge of your seat wondering This may not be the actual Skye terrier breed, but this little Westie is a darling scruffy wee dogie and a fine actor. You have to wait for Christopher Lee to appear but it's worth it. Also refreshing to see the pastor portrayed as a sympathetic character when the clergy is often stereotyped negatively. Instead it's the social institution directors and factory owners who are the antagonists. While the awesome skill of the canine olfactory system certainly is a factor, emotional attachment -- dare I say 'love,' is revealed as the drive behind the devotion of wee Bobby.

Good

Bonjour monsieur et madame Désolé de vous déranger je n'ai pas . Regarder. le .film .de.Bobby. Mais je l'ai déjà . Vu.sur.disney.plus.

5 Sterne für die Lieferung und den Zustand der DVD. 4 Sterne für den Film, da er zwischendurch sehr traurig ist aber ein Happy End hat. Ich habe ihn als Westie Fan Girl bereits mehrmals geschaut. Wer auch total in Westies vernarrt ist wird diesen Film lieben.

DVD comprato come regalo per persone che hanno visitato Edinburgo. Tutto bene ed e' arrivato presto. Grazie

I bought this for my grandson who is obssessed with dogs but is only two and a half. Needless to say, he can't manage more than the opening scene where Bobby saves the townsfolk and the market from the ravages of an escaped bull. But we do have to play that bit over and over again. And he runs around shouting 'Greyfriars Bobby' endlessly - and articulately (which isn't bad for his age).I'm trying to get him onto the part where Bobby runs all the way back from Dunbar to Edinburgh. A good thing one can play separate episodes! Decided to watch the whole thing myself, especially since it has the delicious Greg Wise in it, and discovered it is very affecting and one is routing for Bobby all the way - and fighting back the tears. Good for concepts of virtue, steadfastness and fairness and I thought we might get death in there eventually.