But when the shepherd succumbs to pneumonia and is buried in a local cemetery of Greyfriars Kirk, Bobby remains loyal to his master, sleeping on his grave and only leaving to search for food. 'Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog' is set in 1865 where an ageing shepherd from the Highlands and his faithful Skye terrier Bobby visit Edinburgh. The story of Greyfriars Bobby is one familiar to most Scottish schoolchildren and this film is a worthy adaptation of a very endearing tale. There has been that much manipulation of the genes in recent years that you'd barely recognize them. If you went to a dog show in the mid-1800s, you'd have a hard time recognizing most of the breeds. This is because nutty dog breeders have done a lot to change the look of MOST breeds in recent years. Second, the adorable dog which plays Bobby is said to be a Skye Terrier but looks nothing like a modern Skye Terrier. In fact, you can not only visit the pub and cemetery but you can also see the monument marking the grave of Bobby.just outside the church (kirk) gate. A few things to note: First, if you visit Edinburgh you can see the sites in the movie. Also, having two distinguished British actors in the lead, Donald Crisp and Laurence Naismith, sure helped. The cinematography was unusually good for a Disney movie-really gorgeous and artistic. In fact, following the mans' death, the dog continued this routine for 14 years!! Talk about tenacious.and maladjusted! Regardless, it makes a dandy and very sentimental film, one which is best watched with a box of tissues nearby! So what did I like about the film? Well, most everything. "Greyfriars Bobby" is a Disney live action film that is based on the real life dog, Bobby.who was a very odd dog to say the least! Like the beloved Japanese dog, Hachiko, Bobby's owner died and the dog refused to get on with its life.choosing instead to spend it's days at his master's grave.
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