People are voting emotionally.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

'Fluke' is more than just a dog movie, it belongs to the list of classic dog movies such as 'Old Yeller', 'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey' and 'Napoleon'. Even though it can conflict with the spiritual beliefs of some, it is by no means stupid. On the contrary, it is very moving, blue, heartwarming and tragic. A heavily misunderstood and underrated great little film that has aged with dignity and flopped because it's not for everyone. There are many powerful scenes and there is something magical about it. Other than the story, journey and gorgeous landscapes, the wonderful soundtrack accents this magic and emotional feeling. This soundtrack is just so beautiful! The soundtrack combined with the powerful scenes... worth to have a Kleenex nearby.The journey of Fluke the dog is so emotional and he is such a sweetheart that we almost don't even think that he was once a human being and how he was like then.By no means it is a "perfect" movie. It has some flaws (at least to me) but the global result is very good. The actors are generally good: Max Pomeranc as the sweet boy Brian, Matthew Modine as Tom Johnson and as the voice of Fluke, Nancy Travis as Carol, Eric Stoltz as Jeff Newman, Collin Wilcox Paxton as Bella and, of course, the dogs Comet as Fluke, Barney as Rumbo and all the other animals. I don't like Samuel L. Jackson but he does a good job as Rumbo's voice.It's a shame that Max Pomeranc didn't feel like doing more movies after this. He had charisma and he could act for real. But it was his decision and I understand and respect that. I have to.I am surprised that there are two versions of this. I didn't know. I always knew the original version from 1995, so it's a surprise for me to find out that there is also a 1996 version in which some scenes were removed and the scene of Jeff's car accident was slightly modified. Changes are minor and it's the same movie anyway, but I prefer the 1995 version (for me, the true version). Title in Portugal: 'Fluke'.

I think, in my opinion, the film doesn't always need to include humans in every time. It can include the animals too. When I first saw this movie in the television, well... this is the first time a family movie packed with the animals that could ever touch my heart... I felt so...touched. I don't even know what must I say to give this comment! Actually, most event that could touch my heart is the dog's love... I don't know the exact situation about that dog, because I didn't watch it from the first time beginning. It some kinds like their father's reincarnation, or the others..., I guess. But I'm sure, that in the deepest meaning of this film, there's a love, and a responsibility between the family, although their 'father' is the dog.Yeah, that's it! Love will never be matched or even equaled by the other thing in this world. There's always be a connection, between the father, mother, and the child / children. And I like the film which can tell me that all!!!!! Example, this film!!!!! But, so pity. I ever expected that the ending of the film can be more happy and so touching... But... well, y'know, it's a little bit of disappointing!!!!! But, it wouldn't matter. I recognize what kinds of effort that they've done to make this film seems more touchable..........

Just a truly fine film. Made me cry, and I rarely cry on seeing a movie. I intend to get a copy of it. Few movies have touched me as much. Daily, we are exposed to ever more sex and violence in the media, but the accent found here is love. And forgiveness. And, of course, racial harmony. If it "exploited" our ability to care for others and to respect life, so much the better. This is a movie for people of all ages. The animal wranglers did an outstanding job, ditto the actors. Have not seen the dog who played Fluke before; wonder if he is still in the acting business.Would be glad to see more films of similar ilk, but I have not run across many like this.

Fluke is a family movie whom someone couldn't give so much credit.In my opinion it's great. I always loved pets and non-domestic animals so I can truly believe they've got a soul.In the movie, a young child loses his father, but for magic his soul transmigrates in a dog. With some clues, Fluke the dog will be accepted as the reincarnation of the dear daddy.I've lost my father at the age of 3. Sometimes is very hard think of it but I've got a special feeling with my cat. She's with me since 11 years (now I'm 26), I can see in her eyes a true spirit, like an angel standing by.With the help of this movie I've raised the conviction that animals should be guiding souls of exhaled dears for us.Yes, I still believe, though my "old" age, in such romantic things.----- My vote: 8 1/2 -----