I was looking forward to seeing this movie based on the extremely high rating. I was expecting a classic like Richard Gere's Hachi. But I am sorry to say that the movie left me extremely underwhelmed. The movie story is based on the guy who is a loner and has shut himself from all emotions based on his past. When a dog arrives in his life, the bond he forms with the dog allows him to open emotionally and to explore the world. However they could not generate any emotion for the dog or for the hero of the movie. The storyline is pretty weak as well and the movie is more than 150 mins long, which is again a pain to sit through. If you are looking for a masterclass, then I am sorry to say this isn't it. Its a below average movie with mediocre acting and storyline. I can only conclude that some local fan following of the actor and cast has contributed to this skewed IMDB rating that the movie has.