Film Review: Spot

LAW OFFENDERS beware. FBI Agent 11 is here. And his partner FBI officer Murdoch (Michael Clarke Duncan) will not tolerate it if you refer to Agent 11 as a mere dog. Warner Bros International's ``Spot'' is yet another enjoyable canine collection to hit the screens this summer.

Gordon (David Arquette) who works for the U.S. Postal Service, finds his job of delivering letters an ordeal everyday. Reason? He is petrified of dogs, but is forced to encounter the ferocious creatures in each of the houses on his route. Agent 11 is an extremely intelligent dog that can bust any underground racket. So when the criminals try to kill him, he escapes and ironically seeks refuge in Gordon's mail truck. Gordon, his neighbour's child James (Angus T. Jones), and the dog soon form a close-knit threesome and one refuses to part from the other, come what may. Gordon and James name him Spot. And once Spot sees how wonderful life is, free from the rigidities of the police force, he does not wish to go back to his FBI days anymore. The comic adventure continues with the villains chasing Spot and with the dog giving them a run for their money. Witty dialogue, lively music and the adorable dogs on Bleeker Street where Gordon goes round delivering mail, make watching ``Spot'' a roller-coaster ride of fun.

David Arquette as Gordon, does a perfect job as the guileless fun-loving young man in love with James', mother, and as Spot's friend. Angus T. Jones as the kid James, captivates the audience with his absolutely natural portrayal.

``Spot'' has sentiment, action and entertainment in plenty and is yet another treat for kids this holiday season.

MALATHI RANGARAJAN

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