If you love dogs and your go-to feel-good movie is “Marley & Me”, then you don’t want to miss the latest from 20th Century Fox ME – “The Art of Racing in the Rain”, in Kuwait theaters on August 8.
Based on Garth Stein’s novel, “The Art of Racing in the Rain” stars Milo Ventimiglia (“This Is Us” TV series, “Creed II”), Amanda Seyfried (“Mamma Mia!”, “Dear John”) and the voice of Kevin Costner (“Molly’s Game”, “Yellowstone” TV series) as Enzo, the philosophical dog, who narrates the tale.
Through his bond with his owner, aspiring Formula One race car driver Denny Swift, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition and understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. The film follows Denny and the loves of his life: his wife, Eve, their young daughter Zoë, and ultimately, his true best friend, Enzo.
Director Simon Curtis (“Goodbye Christopher Robin”, “My Week with Marilyn”) says; “Enzo’s brilliant voiceover is very insightful. Sometimes it’s very accurate, sometimes it’s flawed, but that’s part of the enjoyment. Sometimes he gets it right, sometimes he gets it wrong, but he’s a very well-meaning dog who wants to learn in the hope that he can come back as a human in his next life.”
Actor Milo Ventimiglia says: “What I loved about the script was this journey this man had. You understand the focus of a race car driver and the bumps along the road, the rain that happens and the unexpected events that can take us off course–I saw that in Denny’s life.”
“I really love the journey of where Denny started and where he ended, and everything we get to experience along the way, with regards to being a father, a husband, a best friend to Enzo and also being a race car driver.”
Milo Ventimiglia
Actress Amanda Seyfried who plays Eve had read the novel when it was first published. “It was a heartbreaker,” she says. “Anything including a dog can get really emotional because they’re so pure and they’re animals and we love them. It’s a great story about family.”
“It’s their wide-eyed innocence, their playfulness and curiosity. They just want to love you and be and they live in the present. We could all learn from that – that’s a big giant challenge for us humans to live in the present. I can’t get enough of being around them. Another reason this movie was so perfect for me is – I was promised a dog in every scene!”
Amanda Seyfried
While Kevin Costner gives voice to Enzo, on-screen Enzo is played by two-year-old golden retriever Parker, and eight-year-old Butler, who plays him as an older dog. The impeccably-trained canine movie stars were both rescue dogs.
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” will be released in Kuwait theaters on August 8. All images courtesy of 20th Century Fox ME. For more movies, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @20CenturyFOXME.
