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Janet Maslin, New York Times: Beethoven is no classic, but it's a sunny, energetic children's film with a good notion of what young audiences like. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: It's the kind of clever, innocuous family entertainment that's always in short supply. Read more
Time Out: Elevated from the doldrums of Digby-esque sentimentality by a surprisingly bouncy script, the film is also redeemed by regular interludes of acerbic dialogue and a brace of fine supporting performances. Read more
Variety Staff, Variety: Rallies at the end to prevent chaperoning adults from feeling their time was completely wasted. Read more
Rita Kempley, Washington Post: A waggish tale of canine chicanery, an uproarious if impawsible symphony of drool, doggy fidelity and chewed shoes. Read more