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Video Release: 5/6/2008

Ace of Hearts
 Quality Rating: 1-5 Doves

Dove Family-Approved
Suitable for all ages

Dove "Family-Approved" Seal for All Ages

 

 

Reviewer: Edwin L. Carpenter
 Source: Video
Company: 20th Century Fox Home Ent.
Writer: Frederick Ayeroff
Director: David Mackay
Producer: Randolph Cheveldave
Genre: Family
Runtime: 99 min.
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Starring: Dean Cain, Britt McKillip, Anne Marie Deluise

Synopsis:
 Officer Daniel Harding is a distinguished member of the K-9 police unit. His partner and best friend is Ace, a police dog. When Ace is accused of mauling a suspect, an overzealous DA convinces police authorities that Ace should be euthanized. Refusing to give up on his beloved companion, Harding's unfaltering belief in his partner and family leads Harding on a mission to clear his longtime partner's good name.

Dove Worldview:
 "Ace of Hearts" delivers a winning hand! The three leads in this film, who play a husband and wife and daughter, are in excellent form and the story plays out as one of suspense and mystery. Dean Cain heads the cast as Officer Daniel Harding, a distinguished K-9 police unit member. He is very fond of his dog Ace, who is the best at chasing down criminals and villains. Ace is accused of mauling a criminal suspect, but it is Harding who suspects that the criminal inflicted the wounds on himself to escape jail. A crisis occurs when the DA dictates the dog should be euthanized.

Though sometimes overlooked due to her father's busy schedule, young Julia (Britt McKillip) conducts her own investigation to prove Ace's innocence. A few twists in the story will keep the viewer glued to the screen to see the anticipated resolution. This film, free from strong language, is a good family choice for those who love to see a good story and for those who love dogs and pets. There is also a discussion on forgiving others and a biblical quote of believing without seeing. We happily award this film our Dove "Family-Approved" Seal. As a story for the heart, it's an ace all the way!

Content Description:
 Sex: Romantic kissing,
Language: None
Violence: Police dog attacks criminal; blood on criminal's neck; criminal chases two characters; man sets another man's motorcycle on fire; a character breaks into a family's home.
Drugs: None
Nudity: Cleavage.
Other: A girl pretends to be someone else when she calls an organization in an attempt to help out her father.