Lassie A New Adventure – Movie Review
Director: Hanno Olderdissen
Writer: Andreas Cordes (Screenplay)
Cast
- Katharine Schuttler (The King’s Choice)
- Dennis Mojen (Dreamfactory)
- Justus von Dohnanyi (Downfall)
- Annette Frier (Danni Lowinski)
- Nico Marischka
Plot: Collie dog protagonist Lassie investigate the mysterious disappearances of several pedigree dogs, with the help of best friend Flo and new companions Henri, Kleo and little Pippa, a Jack Russell Terrier.
Runtime: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Lassie A New Adventure starts when Flo (Marischka) and Lassie head to his Aunt Cosima’s (Schuttler) for a vacation. He joins adopted siblings Kleo (Gualano), Henri (Staacken) and Jack Russell Pippa. They discover the local area has been getting targeted by dog nappers.
When Pippa is stolen, Flo feels guilty, and Lassie decides to lead the hunt for the missing dogs. Flo and Kleo must put aside their differences to track down the dog nappers and save the pets of the village.
Verdict on Lassie A New Adventure
Lassie A New Adventure is a family adventure movie following the continued adventures of the popular four-legged friend. She must prevent a dog napping ring this time and save the stolen dogs for the local area.
This movie continues the journey of everybody’s favorite border collie. It shows how smart she is, as she searches for a solution to save missing dogs. The dog nappers feel like they are from Pokémon and like Team Rocket with their plans. It continues the good nature tale while having a human story about children struggling to deal with loss.
Where to Watch
Lassie: A New Adventure will be coming to Digital 15th July
Final Thoughts – Lassie A New Adventure is a welcome addition to the legacy of the character.