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Patrick (out Nov 8) is awful. I realise it's supposed to be lightweight family entertainment but every part of the story feels unrealistic and phony. It's the tale of a young, unmarried woman who reluctantly inherits her grandmother's dog and suddenly finds a new lease on life. Grade: C-.