"Rufus" - Nickelodeon short film on Hulu
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:29 pm
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4648586/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
OK it's not long, 42 minutes or so, but it's ... interesting.
Manny (12?) is the new kid in school, and has no friends. His dog finds a magic medallion (what else?) in the park, and Manny puts it on him. It grants Manny's wish for a friend, and turns Rufus (the dog) into a real boy. Hilarity ensues. While it seems that boy-Rufus has some grasp of being a human, he still acts a lot like a dog. It's cute, and made for kids.
It did make me wonder, though - and who didn't see this one coming? - what if Rufus were to confront Manny with the question, "Manny, how come you had my balls cut off when I was a puppy, and you got to keep yours?"
Of course, the movie does not address this!
Still, there's probably a story plot in there somewhere.
If you get the chance, look it up on Hulu's Halloween special list. It should be on the free offerings, but with commercials. You know? 5 minutes of movie, 20 minutes of commercials. Usual for Hulu.
OK it's not long, 42 minutes or so, but it's ... interesting.
Manny (12?) is the new kid in school, and has no friends. His dog finds a magic medallion (what else?) in the park, and Manny puts it on him. It grants Manny's wish for a friend, and turns Rufus (the dog) into a real boy. Hilarity ensues. While it seems that boy-Rufus has some grasp of being a human, he still acts a lot like a dog. It's cute, and made for kids.
It did make me wonder, though - and who didn't see this one coming? - what if Rufus were to confront Manny with the question, "Manny, how come you had my balls cut off when I was a puppy, and you got to keep yours?"
Of course, the movie does not address this!
Still, there's probably a story plot in there somewhere.
If you get the chance, look it up on Hulu's Halloween special list. It should be on the free offerings, but with commercials. You know? 5 minutes of movie, 20 minutes of commercials. Usual for Hulu.