Zeit der Entscheidung (2011)

Zeit der Entscheidung: Directed by Paul Bright. With Steve Callahan, David LaDuca, Cynthia Schiebel, Jacquelyn Lies. Denis went into the office Friday morning. Ten minutes later he was fired and his entire world changed. As a man in mid-life crisis, he believed there has to be more to life than this. A stray dog in the park opens his eyes.

“Denis is having a rotten week. He just lost his job of 11 years. His relationship is gone stale, and rocky. His Mother, a sweet and overbearing woman, is seriously ill. With all the turmoil going on around him, what does Mom suggest? u0026quot;Get a dog.u0026quot; But when Denis goes to the pound and canu0026#39;t decide which dog he wants, the one he finally chooses is gone when he goes back. When he finds out why, Dennis decides exactly what his modern mid-life crisis needs.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHe makes his u0026quot;Abrupt Decisionu0026quot; (the fifth feature from filmmaker Paul Bright) when he realizes that his creative collapse mirrors that of the dogsu0026#39; dangerous lives. With some inspiration from his Mom (Cynthia Schiebel) and the reluctant support of his partner, Milosz (David LaDuca), Denis (Steve Callahan) decides that saving the lives of animals and educating people on their care is his way into a meaningful second act. You know how the saying goes, if you donu0026#39;t want to be upstaged in a movie, stay away from children and dogs? Despite the superb job by Steve and David, the pups are u0026quot;Abrupt Decisionu0026#39;su0026quot; scene stealers. But beware. Even with the cute pooches running amuck, this is a very emotionally striking movie.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn the new economy, where men like Denis can find their lives upended and discover that your expertise vaporized after 50, there are many among us who will relate to the impact of u0026quot;Abrupt Decisionu0026#39;su0026quot; story. As Denis struggles to find the right decisions in matters of utmost importance, you may put down the doggy treats and reach for the hankies. Iu0026#39;ll certainly say that the film is a must-see for pet-lovers, but it also carries an intimate, personal life story.”