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Practical Effects
Multiple dogs were trained for months. Oscar-worthy paw work.
Writing
Somehow made 'dog joins basketball team' emotionally coherent.
Acting
Michael Jeter's unhinged clown villain deserves more respect.

Director
Charles Martin Smith
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