Last week, IGN had the pleasure of speaking to filmmaker Boaz Yakin, best known for directing the popular football film Remember the Titans. His latest movie Max, about a military dog who forms an unbreakable bond with the younger brother of his fallen handler, strikes a similar emotional chord as Titans, while also delivering its own brand of wholesome adventure and fun.
During our interview, Yakin talked about the challenges (and unexpected benefits) of working with a dog as the star of his movie, post-traumatic stress disorder in military dogs, and the value of family films in the modern movie landscape...
IGN Movies: Let's dive right in and talk about Max. This is a very specific story you're telling in terms of animal movies, because it's so directly tied to military dogs. I was wondering how that idea came about?
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During our interview, Yakin talked about the challenges (and unexpected benefits) of working with a dog as the star of his movie, post-traumatic stress disorder in military dogs, and the value of family films in the modern movie landscape...
IGN Movies: Let's dive right in and talk about Max. This is a very specific story you're telling in terms of animal movies, because it's so directly tied to military dogs. I was wondering how that idea came about?
Continue reading…
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