With his cop companion shot and killed by terrorists, Reno The Dog pairs up with tough cop Jake in thwarting the criminal organization.
Practical Effects
Reno the dog actually does stunts, Oscar-worthy compared to Chuck's acting
Costume
Jake's leather jacket and jeans uniform screams 'I fight crime between hair appointments'
Sound
Explosion sound effects borrowed from better movies, noticeably
Director
Aaron Norris
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Aaron Norris is Chuck's younger brother, making this peak nepotism cinema. He also directed Chuck in 'Sidekicks' because family sticks together, even through bad decisions.
Released months after the Oklahoma City bombing, the domestic terrorism plot got this yanked from some theaters. The 90s really said 'too soon' then greenlit 'Air Bud' two years later—dog movies recovered faster than we did.
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