This movie will keep you entertained from beginning to end. It keeps you guessing the whole time. Many plot twists, but it all wraps up beautifully
108 Reviews
Love on a Leash
grifftrain200016 April 2020
Like nothing I've ever seen before
philthzine1 April 2021
I cannot explain how this movie made me feel. Gagged, awed, and blown away. This movie will leave you jaw dropped, confused, and howling the entire time. Don't look up any spoilers just enjoy the 1 hour and 25 minutes of pure entertainment.
Fen Tien out of 10
willsbarnes1520 March 2018
Love on a leash is quite possibly the most fantastically confusing film you will ever watch, there is no possibility of describing the film in full to anyone as for the most part it makes close to no sense, making the Room seem on a similar level of filmmaking to the Godfather. However I feel a solid performance from Alvin Flang saves this film and helps it to score high as well as the soundtrack really bringing extra feel to an experience that cannot be described in any way, if you haven't seen it, just watch it, you'll need mental councilling post-watch but it's worth it.
The soundtrack is amazing
sebijin13 March 2018
Incredibly Fun
victorjsbl25 February 2018
It's a comedy and I honestly can't remember the last time I've laughed so much at a movie, so it completely succeeds in a big way at that.
Don't look up any spoilers, just watch it and I guarantee you'll have a good time, in a weird and unexpected way.
Don't look up any spoilers, just watch it and I guarantee you'll have a good time, in a weird and unexpected way.
The Shape of Water we deserved
LucasOS23 February 2018
It's hard to talk about "Love on a Leash" using words, language is something unable to define what the movie is about and what it tries to express in those 90 minutes.
It is and it isn't.
If you liked "The Room" or any bad good movie you should watch this. (Avalaible on Amazon Prime).
10/10.
Citizen Kane-ine
Adam-the-tall-120 June 2019
Let's be real here.
TheEoghShowOld30 October 2019
I love the meme as much as anyone else, but nothing about the movie in and of itself is remotely entertaining, not even ironically. Despite only being 80 minutes in somehow still feels like it goes on for far too long due to the atrocious pacing, and that combined with the fact that there is literally NO sound other than the dialogue makes it one of the most boring movies I've ever seen. The only parts that are a little bit funny on their own are the two or three occasions, which take up about 15 seconds put together, where the scene is sped up for no reason, and there's still no sound or music whatsoever. Overall, I would never recommend this movie on its own, but I would certainly recommend RalphTheMovieMaker's video if you haven't seen it.
My Name is Alvin Flang
startistmouse14 April 2018
Runt of the Litter
southdavid4 October 2022
"Love on a Leash" is a movie from 2011, that I decided to watch because of the "How Did This Get Made" Podcast. It still has the implausibly high rating of 8.1 on the IMDB, caused by a youtuber asking his followers to give the movie a 10 score. It is one of the most incomprehensible pieces of garbage you're ever likely to endure, but it is at least so bad that it's funny.
Alvin Flang (Stephen Glickman) is a dog, but I think he used to be a human (doesn't matter). A magic. . . Puddle (doesn't matter) tells him that he can be a human again if a woman falls in love with him. He choses Lisa (Jana Camp) for some reason (doesn't matter). Lisa has two lunatics in her life already, Frank (Rob Lanza) whose mother has him on a strict regimen of food, so that his son can become President (doesn't matter) and Kyle (Shane Ayon) a gay man, who wants a sham marriage to fool his family. He's the owner of a very low rent clothing store but seems to think he can buy her diamonds (doesn't matter).
So, on a superficial level this abjectly terrible. The acting is awful, the script and story are risible, and the camera work and lighting are shoddy, indeed Lisa looks like she's in zombie make up in many of the scenes. The whole endeavour is not helped by the version on Youtube having the score unceremoniously torn out, which often included the sound effects, leading to long scenes that happen in abject silence. It's like a fever dream of cuts and stock footage, of ducks mostly, who knows why.
The voice over of the dog is done by Stephen Glickman and it definitely feels like he's watching the footage and making up his own story as he goes on. He comments on the scenes in almost a mocking MST3K style, but he's not by any means that level of witty. The are certain scenes that really don't work because of this, such as the harrowing near assault that's juxtaposed with these witticism of a second-rate comedian.
But you can't not laugh at the film at times, and it's, frankly, wild mix of melodrama and low rent comedy. It is very low budget too, so you have to cut it a little slack for that. Not much though, this is terrible.
Alvin Flang (Stephen Glickman) is a dog, but I think he used to be a human (doesn't matter). A magic. . . Puddle (doesn't matter) tells him that he can be a human again if a woman falls in love with him. He choses Lisa (Jana Camp) for some reason (doesn't matter). Lisa has two lunatics in her life already, Frank (Rob Lanza) whose mother has him on a strict regimen of food, so that his son can become President (doesn't matter) and Kyle (Shane Ayon) a gay man, who wants a sham marriage to fool his family. He's the owner of a very low rent clothing store but seems to think he can buy her diamonds (doesn't matter).
So, on a superficial level this abjectly terrible. The acting is awful, the script and story are risible, and the camera work and lighting are shoddy, indeed Lisa looks like she's in zombie make up in many of the scenes. The whole endeavour is not helped by the version on Youtube having the score unceremoniously torn out, which often included the sound effects, leading to long scenes that happen in abject silence. It's like a fever dream of cuts and stock footage, of ducks mostly, who knows why.
The voice over of the dog is done by Stephen Glickman and it definitely feels like he's watching the footage and making up his own story as he goes on. He comments on the scenes in almost a mocking MST3K style, but he's not by any means that level of witty. The are certain scenes that really don't work because of this, such as the harrowing near assault that's juxtaposed with these witticism of a second-rate comedian.
But you can't not laugh at the film at times, and it's, frankly, wild mix of melodrama and low rent comedy. It is very low budget too, so you have to cut it a little slack for that. Not much though, this is terrible.
The Shape of Water but with a dog
akshizzy24 March 2018
In a world where Hollywood is dominated by white men, it's refreshing to see a woman making a film like love on a leash. This piece of cinema is many things but I assure you it is never boring. Think "The Shape of Water" with a touch of "The Shaggy Dog" although Love on a Leash surpasses both in scope, sound design and writing alone. If I could give it 11 stars I would. This film touches on so many important political issues, which is a bold move in a world where rom coms are designed to be safe and non confrontational, Love On a Leash doesn't shy away from some of the uglier facts of life, which only makes the love between Lisa and her dog Alvin Flang (or Prince) that much more heartfelt. I showed this movie to my girlfriend and she became my wife 40 minutes into the movie. It's that good. I highly recommend it. You will laugh you will cry and you'll be taken on an unforgettable emotional roller coaster.
Hilarious and Uncomfortable
averyatwood-dounay15 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This was one of the funniest and strangest movies I have ever seen. Due to the horrible chemistry between the two stars, neither of whom seemed to want to be in the same room together, I actually felt more comfortable watching the relationship between Alvin Flang and his human love interest when Alvin was in his dog form. Also this girl needs to learn to lock her house. No less than four people (including a sex offender) just march in through her front door. Various subplots and excessive crying, but overall a VERY worthwhile watch.
Totally inept film, despite an attractive lady and cute dog
inkblot113 February 2021
Jana (Jana Parker) works in a clothing store in her town, where she is an attentive employee. Having a nice best friend, she confides she would like to find her "perfect love". Until then, she is not dating very much and is quite wary of men. At the store, a kind fellow employee seems to be attempting to work up the courage to ask her for a date while the boss, secretly, wants to force unwanted attentions on Jana. One day, a dog follows Jana home. Ah, but this isn't an ordinary homeless dog. This canine is REALLY a prince under an evil spell until he finds a woman to kiss and declare true love. How about them apples? So, first Jana adopts the dog, Another friend tries to fix Jana up with a widower with one son and an extremely overbearing Mother. This does not go well at all. After many tears over dates "gone wrong", she says the magic words to Prince the dog and POOF! He becomes a man. But, what the heck, now he's only a man at night and a dog by day. Jana is too confused to handle the situation. How will it end? All I can say is: Stay away! Despite the leading lady's winning ways, the production is awful. Camera work is amateurish, the story goes on far too long and at a snail's pace while the man playing Prince is totally ridiculous. Seeing Love on a Leash is like having the leash wrapped around your neck and getting tighter with no end in sight!
The best Yiff comedy since "Snow Dogs"...
Cfoudyrun3 April 2018
I can say without a shred of sarcasm that this was a very memorable viewing experience. Can I honestly say that this is because Love on a Leash is a good film? No. Love on a Leash is a dumpster fire. From a technical aspect, this film is complete failure.
However, due to its sheer ineptitude and batshit story this film is a genuine stand out. Say what you will, all criticisms are most likely valid. But at least Love on a Leash is memorable, which is more than I can say about a majority of major studio releases.
Hold on to your leash!!!!
sulinc9 September 2018
The Empire Strikes Back of dog films
renniepfouts23 December 2019
The movie is always leaving you questioning what's gonna happen next and it always pays off. Tension is built to the point of no return and is relieved in the most emotionally touching way. The acting is beautiful, the musical score amplifies the emotional tension and relief, and the story is flawless. I can't recommend this movie enough. Truly a wonder to behold. If I could rate this a 45/10 I would.
Breathtakingly Surreal Soundtrack
mbotello-7618222 March 2021
John Cage, Schoenberg, Stockhausen can all be heard as underlying influences in this magnificent soundtrack, the music in this film adds so much subtlety and nuance to an already highly emotional motion picture. A complete masterpiece!
Folks Don't Kid Yourself
craigfordavid2 January 2022
Anyone here who is saying it's a so-bad-it's-good movie is out of their minds. This is a bad bad movie, really truly terrible and I found nothing redeeming about it. It's not good-bad like Samurai Cop, Ninja Busters, Dangerous Men, Miami Connection, or Chopping Mall - Love on a Leash is truly garbage and you will find yourself wishing for the time you spent watching it back.
Absolute Madness
janerin-5068517 July 2018
This film is a quirky, fun-for-the-whole-family Masterpiece. Cant belive it hasnt gotten more attention...I enjoyed it way more than I did the dull-fest "The Revenent"...too much gore, too much for impressionable children. Thank you, whoever made this God-honoring movie...xx
Some context to this film...
sebyrosa21 August 2020
This is not a "good" movie in fact almost everything about it is terrible, but because it's so laughably terrible. It gained the attention of multiple film reviewers on YouTube, most notably Ralphthemoviemaker, who gave a large amount of attention to this basically unknown film. The film now has the glorious reputation of "So bad it's good." And this page has been flooded with 10/10 sarcastic reviews, which you might've realized or have been confused by.
In reality, if you are looking for a real good movie, probably skip this one: the acting is D level (not the worst but pretty bad), there is no music whatsoever even though there obviously was supposed to be music, the story MAKES NO SENSE even for a movie about a talking dog, and the actual talking dog is incredibly annoying after only the first 3 minutes of him on screen.
If you like bad movies, go watch this, if you don't, find something else, and if you're confused hopefully I shed some light on the subject.
In reality, if you are looking for a real good movie, probably skip this one: the acting is D level (not the worst but pretty bad), there is no music whatsoever even though there obviously was supposed to be music, the story MAKES NO SENSE even for a movie about a talking dog, and the actual talking dog is incredibly annoying after only the first 3 minutes of him on screen.
If you like bad movies, go watch this, if you don't, find something else, and if you're confused hopefully I shed some light on the subject.
Worth the watch
statmorehayden22 March 2018
So bad and it gets worse
davewta27 July 2019
Best film I've ever seen
lulupittaluga11 January 2019
I started watching with low expectations thinking it would be another stereotypical romance movie but I was instantly surprised. The main characters are all surprisingly charming and likable. The audience instantly understands each action these characters make. The audio quality is beautiful and the music just amazing and suits each scene perfectly. The end was a twist that made sense with the rest of the movie and matched flawlessly, it was so surprising and beautiful it made me and everyone present cry. An absolutely unforgettable experience.
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