Hotel For Dogs Movie Review

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Hotel For Dogs Movie Is Family Fun!

Hotel for Dogs. Take five children, add 100 stray dogs and an abandoned hotel and what do you have? A family adventure comedy movie that opened in movie theatres on January 19th, 2009. On this page you will find information about the movie, the two main actors Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin, links to Hotel for Dogs movie reviews and links to movie merchandise which includes lots of books, the movie soundtrack and the gorgeous plush dogs by FAO Schwarz!

The Hotel for Dogs story? When 16 year old Andi (Emma Roberts) and her younger brother Bruce (Jake T. Austin) are placed in a foster home which does not allow pets, Andi has to think quickly to find a home for their dog, Friday. The find an abandoned hotel and turn it into a home for Friday and then for all the strays they find in the city. Soon enough the hotel is a magical place to be for both themselves and the dogs but what about the police...

"These days it's kind of refreshing to see a story like this told in live action, rather than in animated form. It's a bit of a throwback to the great family movies of the '60s and '70s, like The Nutty Professor and The Shaggy Dog. There's something special and magical going on."

~~ Producer Ivan Reitman

Who let the dogs in???

Hotel For Dogs was released in theaters in North America on January 16, 2009.

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A Place The World Forgot...
An Old Hotel...
A Dream Two Kids Bring to Life!

Hotel For Dogs Movie Trailer Number 1

 

Hotel For Dogs Trailer #1
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Hotel For Dogs Movie Trailer Number 2

 

Hotel for Dogs Official Movie Trailer 2 (HD)
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24 ratings | 29,038 views
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"The whole affair is breezy and easygoing, and the dozens of dogs are all really, really adorable, even more so than the orphans."

Film.com

Hotel For Dogs Movie Reviews

The following links will take you to more great movie reviews for Hotel For Dogs.

Film.com Reviews Hotel for Dogs
Based on Lois Duncan's junior novel (she also wrote the book on which I Know What You Did Last Summer was based!) and directed by Thor Freudenthal, Hotel for Dogs is strictly for the young folks.
Wood Blogs Reviews Hotel for Dogs
THE BOTTOM LINE: As I've done before, I consider what type of movie this is and its target audience and that this isn't going to be nominated for any major awards, but its a very good and fun movie, so I'm giving it 7.0 out of 10.
GetGMovie Review Hotel for Dogs Movie Review
The fun of Hotel for Dogs from an adult perspective is watching the trained animals perform. They're clearly the stars of this movie, and Friday in particular worth the price of admission if you have a soft spot for man's best friend.
Hotel for Dogs Movie Review by Munster Express
In this family comedy-adventure, Andi (Emma Roberts) and her younger brother, Bruce (Jake T. Austin) live in a strictly no-pets household and are fast running out of ways to keep their perpetually hungry dog, Friday, under wraps.

The Original Story ~~ Hotel For Dogs ~~ As Written by Lois Duncan

Hotel For Dogs Book Lois Duncan

Buy Hotel For Dogs from Amazon
$5.99



The Walkers move to a new town and stay with an aunt who has an allergy...to dogs! Andi and Bruce love dogs, meet a stray and turn an abandoned house into a hotel for dogs. As more and more dogs arrive, the secret grows out of control. Can they keep their hotel going? Recommended for 9 to 12 year olds.

Smashing Shep Plush Dog From FAO Schwarz

Shep, a beautiful border collie, cannot stand things that are untidy or disogranized!

Shep Plush Dog from Amazon



Unfortunately, Amazon has Shep marked 'Currently Unavailable.' I have left the link here in case they do receive some more stock. You can click here to see if Amazon received any of this lovely plush dog.

"Hotel for Dogs is heartwarming and inspirational, a fun family movie."

Wood Blogs

Who Is Emma Roberts?

Emma Roberts appears as Andi. Formerly from Rhinebeck, New York, she now lives in Los Angeles with her family. She has appeared in Nancy Drew, Unfabulous (a Nickelodeon comedy), The Winning Season (as a high school basketball player), Lymelife (a coming-of age story, Blow (as Johnny Depp and Pelopepe Cruz's daughter) and in Big Love, a Sundance short film. In 2009, Emma will also be seen in the film 'Wild Child' in which she will portray a spoiled Malibu princess who is sent to an English boarding school.

Emma Roberts Interview on Entertainment Tonight (ET)

 

Emma Roberts Jake T. Austin interview for Hotel for Dogs
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Gorgeous Lenny Plush Dog From FAO Schwarz

Lenny is a gentleman even though he weighs in at 160 pounds!

Lenny Plush Dog from Hotel For Dogs



Unfortunately, Amazon has Shep marked 'Currently Unavailable.' I have left the link here in case they do receive some more stock. You can click here to see if Amazon received any more of this lovely plush Lenny.

Who Is Jake T. Austin?

Jake T. Austin, born December 12, 1994 in New York. He is the youngest sibling, Max. He appeared on Wizards of Waverly Place and Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board. He has also don voice over work and has been heard on 'Go, Diego, Go," Everyone's Hero and The Ant Bully and has sang on the musical CDs Diego, Dora & Friends Animal Jamboree Album and Dora's Fiesta Album. His next project is The Perfect Game.

Cuddly Romeo Plush Dog From FAO Schwarz

Romeo is not the most handsome dog in the group but he is a real lover!

Romeo Hotel for Dogs plus dog



As of February 15, 2009, Romeo is still available, although Amazon shows only two remaining. You can click here to buy Romeo from Amazon.

$30

Every Stray Will Have It's Day!

Fantastic Cooper Plush Dog From FAO Schwarz

Is the world a chew toy? To Cooper, it is chewable whether it is a bone or a $200 shoe!

Cooper Plush Dog Hotel For Dogs



Amazon has Cooper marked as 'Currently Unavailable.' You can cick here to see if they have received any more.

Links To More Great Reading About The Movie Hotel For Dogs

Hotel For Dogs Official Movie Site | In Theaters January 16, 2009
Hotel for Dogs: In Theaters January 16, 2009. Directed by Thor Freudenthal and based on the book by best-selling author Lois Duncan, Hotel for Dogs, stars Emma Roberts, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, Don Cheadle, Kyla Pratt, and Jake T. Austin in a smart, funny comedy adventure.
David Strick's Hollywood Backlot
Hotel for Dogs in the making -- this site contains numerous pictures of the filming of this movie. I found the site a little slow or awkward but the pictures are fantastic! You will not be disappointed if you are curious about the making of this movie!

Which Dog Are You? A Free Quiz.

Follow this link to a list of twenty questions and find out which of the cool Hotel for Dogs characters you most resemble. Fun!
Hotel For Dogs Which Dog Are You Quiz
Hotel for Dogs is an awesome new movie that stars some really cool dogs. But which dog are you most like? Take this quiz to find out! It named me Cooper (the bulldog) because I will eat anything and I have an uncanny ability for making a mess.

Hotel for Dogs The Movie Storybook

hotel for dogs movie book

Click here to buy Hotel For Dogs: The Movie Storybook from Amazon
$7.99

A retelling of the story recommended for ages 5-9 and illustrated with color pictures from the movie throughout.

Handsome Henry Plush Dog by FAO Schwarz

Henry looks big and toubh but he is a pussycat underneath that tough exterior!

Henry plush dog from hotel for dogs

Click here to buy Henry from Amazon
List Price $40.00 but Amazon has Henry marked down to $15.99!

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Adorable Juliet Plush Dog From FAO Schwarz

Juliet was dirty and matted when she was living on the streets but she enjoyed a complete makeover at the Hotel for Dogs!

Juliet hotel for dogs plush dog



Amazon has Juliet marked as 'Currently Unavailable.' You can click here to see if they have received any new stock.

Hotel For Dogs Movie Soundtrack CD

Coming your way on January 13, 2009.

Hotel For Dogs McDonald Toys and Website

Searching for the Happy Meal Toys?

I was disappointed ~~ I purchased myself a Happy Meal from McDonalds yesterday, January 30th in Canada and, unfortunately, they were not featuring Hotel for Dogs in their meal package. If you want to see what McDonalds is currently featuring in their Happy Meals in the United States, follow this link. Unfortunately, it no longer shows the Happy Meals for Hotel for Dogs.

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HappyMeal.com
Visit McDonald's website HappyMeal.com to see pictures of whatever children's movie they are featuring and to download free items like a screensaver, maze, wallpaper and icons.

McDonald's Happy Meals Hotel For Dogs Toys

If you are searching for the Happy Meals toys, you can buy them right now through these auctions on eBay!

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Free Wallpaper For Your Computer

If you choose to follow this link to obtain wallpaper for your computer from the Hotel for Dogs movie, be aware that the first screen may be an advertisement. If so, just click the link at the top that says continue, you will be taken to the proper page for the wallpaper.

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Click here to download your free Hotel for Dogs wallpaper

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