Product Details

• Actors: Brian Blessed, Derek Jacobi, Una Stubbs, Mel Giedroyc
• Directors: Richard Overall
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Allumination
• DVD Release Date: April 22, 2008
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0013D8L6S
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,941 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A fun classic for the whole family! --Michael McLeod

Product Description

Mist is one of three pups born at Borough Farm. From the moment that she opens her eyes she knows that one day she wants to become a real sheepdog. But things are not as straightforward as she might have hoped. Training with the boss seems rather confusing and when Mist tries to impress him with her newfound skills she only gets into trouble. Then there's a bunch of gruff and grumpy rams to deal with, and an auntie who doesn t seen to always have Mist's best interest at heart. Can Mist really learn her craft and one day prove herself worthy of a place in the team of sheepdogs at Borough Farm?

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful "Old-Fashioned" Film for Kids of all Ages......., July 26, 2008

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The Jaundiced Eye (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy (DVD)

I watched this movie because I love animals and wanted a break from the violence and gore of most recent releases. It is an oasis of good, clean family entertainment in a market where such products are increasingly rare.

The movie revolves around a border collie puppy born on a spectacularly beautiful sheep ranch near the ocean in the British Isles. As the puppy grows up, there is a question as to whether she can prove herself to be a talented sheep-herder and earn the right to stay with her family. An unusual, and rather old-fashioned, feature of this movie is that while the animal "stars" speak to each other in unique voices, there is no computer-assisted mouth movement or other modern CGI features generally associated with movies such as this. The actions (and accents) of the dogs, sheep, and ducks all fit who they are and what they are doing and saying, and the individual personalities of each animal become well developed. Kids will love this. Parents will too.

The plot contains some suspense, danger, humor, and (warning) the inevitable tear-jerking moment when one of the dogs dies of old age (very nicely handled). The scenery is magnificent, as is the photography, and the script, while a wee bit juvenile, is still better than scripts found in many "adult" movies.

If you have young children and want to do them (and yourself) a big favor, rent or buy this DVD. It is not as glossy as a Disney feature, but has an old-style beauty that simply glows. You will come to love Mist.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Movie that Brings a Quiet Joy, May 21, 2008

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Phyllis Staff (Dallas, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy (DVD)

Mist makes the list of my favorite family movies. Just enough conflict to keep it interesting, but no violence, no crude language, no cartoon characters, none of the double entendres you don't want to have to explain to children.

Mist is a sheepdog puppy who grows up in this film and learns the rules of being a good sheepdog. She exemplifies the power of focus, courage, and attention, and gently teaches those lessons. Added to this is a setting that will calm your spirit, and photography that shimmers.

Mist gently lifts your spirit. I highly recommend it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine photography, family friendly film, June 17, 2008

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Melissa Rivers (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy (DVD)

Life from puppies'-eye view, learning the lessons of growing into a fine working sheepdog. No controversy to speak of, just a feel-good story in a lovely setting, with a few good belly laughs thrown in for good measure. One of the best family-friendly films I've come across.