She’s depressed and questioning what love has in store for her. Her entire family thinks she’s turning into a spinster since all her romantic relationships end in woe. Her boyfriend has just left her stranded in a new apartment without knowing a soul in the neighborhood. Sarah’s ( Beattie Edmondson) life is in shambles. Though the narrative tends to be a touch too simplistic for most grown-ups, and lacks enough riotous dog action for the little ones, there’s enough bite to make things worthwhile for those who just want to enjoy a sweet, wholesome dog movie. However, what makes director Mandie Fletcher’s canine-centered romantic comedy work is its ability to engage in between the oh-so-cute closeups of the bug-eyed pup.
When a story revolves around a four-legged furry friend - a squishy, huggable pug, at that - that much is to be expected.
There’s no denying that “Patrick” is absolutely adorable. Italy’s push for summer releases is the result of a joint effort between the studios and all sectors of Italy’s film industry, largely prompted by the government that recently got all sides to sit at the table and agree to remove this anomaly that was causing “I’ve been saying for years that summer festivals should promote summer releases,” says Tiziana Rocca, who launched the fest on the island of Sardinia in Italy last year. The Filming Italy Sardegna Festival, which runs June 13-16 and is Italy’s single start of summer event, is perfectly positioned to become a prime driver for this crucial seasonal push.
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For decades, Italy’s box office has suffered the summertime blues due to a scarcity of blockbusters from the Hollywood studios, which noted that Italian audiences were more interested in going to the beach than a movie theater.