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Ohh My Dog review: 2.5-3.5 stars, family-friendly but predictable
Ohh My Dog, starring Pankaj Tripathi and child actor Mahi Rai, has opened to mixed reviews. Hindustan Times gives it 2.5 stars, calling it clean and family-friendly but too predictable, with a…
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Ohh My Dog, starring Pankaj Tripathi and child actor Mahi Rai, has opened to mixed reviews. Hindustan Times gives it 2.5 stars, calling it clean and family-friendly but too predictable, with a mystery solved by convenient writing rather than clever plotting. The New Indian Express awards 3.5 stars, praising the emotional depth and the dog Oscar's central performance, though it acknowledges the plot sometimes stretches belief.
Directed by Amit Rai, the film follows two separated pups, Momo and Oscar, and their human families searching for them across Assam and Bihar. Both reviewers note the sincere acting, particularly Geeta Aggarwal and the canine cast, and the refreshing lack of crude humour. But they agree the pacing sags and the child prodigy's detective skills are overly convenient.
The Indian Opinion
The predictable plot and convenient twists are the usual complaints about Indian family films, but the real test is whether the emotional core works. Hindustan Times calls the story too convenient, while New Indian Express says the emotional resonance hooks you anyway. Which side wins depends on whether you go for the dog performances or the mystery. The film’s success at the box office will show if families still prefer a warm, if formulaic, outing over a sharper script.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, newindianexpress.com
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