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Buddy's a basketball-playing golden retriever who befriends lonely misfit Josh (Zegers), and teaches him the nuaces of the layup, fade-away J, and pick-and-roll. Jeter is malevolent fun as Bud's former owner, a terrible children's party clown who tries to cash in on the dog's celebrity.
It's good to see dog athletes stretch beyond the usual frisbee catching and stick-fetching roles. Teaming animals with kids usually adds up to success. This one's no exception, especially for the grade school crowd. And no CGI, this a real dog doing real tricks.
Director Smith starred in 'Never Cry Wolf', another Disney film about animals.