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If there is one thing sure to make me cry – it’s got to be a heartfelt film involving a dog.
Whether it be Eight Below, A Dog’s Purpose, or Marley and Me (10-year-old me is still not over it), it’s a sure-fire way to tug on the heart strings.
In the case of this 'beautiful' movie which has landed on Netflix – that is the case.
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A true story, it follows a young marine corporal and the bond between her and her canine best friend.
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The film is question is called Megan Leavey, and it’s available to cry at on Netflix right now in the US.
A film fan posted about the 2017 movie in the Facebook group ‘Netflix Bangers’, saying: “Just watched this one, based on a true story. If you are a dog person, you have to watch it. Beautiful movie about life, love, committment, trauma and healing.”
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Starring Kate Mara, the flick has been a hit with fans – with commenters in the group in unanimous agreement with the poster about the film.
One commented: “I have two German shepherds. Just watched this 2 nights ago. I never cry at movies ,.. this made me cry. Great movie!”
The film’s true story is an inspirational one, and has clearly connected with fans and critics alike.
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With a whopping 86 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, reviewers were just as much in love with this film as us regular film fans were.
Rolling Stone gave the film a three out of four rating, saying: “Kate Mara is raw and riveting in the title role, a marine who ends up in combat in Iraq with a bomb-sniffing German shepherd. It's a true story that earns your tears.”
In their review for RogertEbert.com, Sheila O’Malley was full of praise. They said: “The emotion in Megan Leavey is not forced. It flows, up and down the leash, just like it's supposed to.
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“Megan's story is well-known (it made the national news at the time), but even if you remember the details, the way it plays out—and the increasing desperation of the PTSD-rattled Leavey to get what she wants and needs—is heartrending to endure.”
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The true story is an inspirational one, with the real-life Megan Leavey capturing hearts across the US for her tale of redemption and courage.
Megan Leavey is available to stream on Netflix now.
Topics: Film and TV, Netflix, Dogs