*I received a copy of this DVD. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*
Discover a friendship that is one of a kind when you own the Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ (MGM) family-action adventure “Max”.“Max,” an incredible journey about the unbreakable bond between one kid and his heroic best friend, stars Josh Wiggins (“Hellion”) as Justin Wincott, with Lauren Graham (TV’s “Parenthood”) as his mom, Pamela, and Oscar® nominee Thomas Haden Church (“Sideways”) as his dad, Ray.
Co-writer/director Boaz Yakin (“Remember the Titans,” “Fresh”) directed the film from a screenplay he wrote with Sheldon Lettich. Karen Rosenfelt and Ken Blancato produced the film alongside executive producers Ben Ormand and Yakin.
“Max” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99, and includes the film in high definition on Blu-ray disc, a DVD, and a digital version of the movie in Digital HD with UltraViolet. Fans can also own “Max” via purchase from digital retailers.
SYNOPSIS
A precision-trained military dog, Max serves on the frontlines in Afghanistan alongside his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. But when things go terribly wrong on maneuvers, Kyle is mortally wounded and Max, traumatized by the loss of his best friend, is unable to remain in service. Sent stateside, the only human he seems willing to connect with is Kyle’s teenage brother, Justin, so Max is saved when he is adopted by Kyle’s family. But Justin has issues of his own, including living up to his father’s expectations, and he isn’t interested in taking responsibility for his brother’s troubled dog. However, Max may be Justin’s only chance to discover what really happened to his brother that day on the front, and with the help of Carmen, a tough-talking young teen who has a way with dogs, Justin begins to appreciate his canine companion. Justin’s growing trust in Max helps the four-legged veteran revert back to his heroic self, and as the pair race to unravel the mystery, they find more excitement—and danger—than they bargained for. But they each might also find an unlikely new best friend…in each other.
BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS
“Max” Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following special features:
Working with Max: Meet the dogs that play “Max” and see inside tricks of the trade!
· Hero Dogs: A Journey – Get a behind-the-scenes look at amazing military trained K9s.
“Max” Standard Definition DVD contains the following special features:
Working with Max: Meet the dogs that play “Max” and see inside tricks of the trade!
This movie is a real tear jerker but is also extremely good. I really enjoyed watching it with my husband for date night. It was emotional and endearing all at the same time. As a dog lover, this movie really brought about those attributes that bond family and pets. Be sure to pick up your copy today!