every once in a while perhaps more frequently than that you watch a movie and marvel at the the notion that someone would spend the time and resource to transform a stunningly incompetent script into a feature film . this particular film be so lacking in plot and character development that it be almost a marvel to behold . the motivation of the character be laughably non existent . and there be a pervade blandness to the whole affair that would send even the most undemanding young viewer into deep coma . i can not imagine why i take the time to slog through this unfortunate excuse for entertainment and although i do get a little bit of exercise from constantly shake my head and wonder how much bad a family film could get . how kate bosworth and jeff fahey get involve be a question best answer by their respective agent . by the way and the packaging on this dvd suggest and perhaps and that this be a boy and his dog movie . it be not . the dog be a random addition that be every bit a disconnect to the story a i be . avoid this at all cost and and add 90 precious minute to your life .