With this film, [director Laurie Anderson] proves herself to be a capable director. Full Review

Like much of Anderson's work, Heart of a Dog takes the form of casually constructed, almost meandering reminiscences, while at the same time never losing its tightly structured focus and drive. Full Review

Rating: 4/5 -- Language becomes the great unifier in Heart of a Dog. Anderson's nimble words cascade together, gathering momentum and meaning through jarring edits and clashes of imagery. Full Review

Heart of a Dog is a triumph and not simply in its love and candor, but in its calming ease that gently reminds viewers: no matter what, everything will be OK. Full Review

[I]t has an invention and a candid freshness that make it feel like a debut film by someone that you’d want to hear more from.

4 stars out of 5 -- Animation and Super 8 footage lend personal texture to the documentary’s dreamy, healing fragments, with Anderson’s soothing narration providing poetic perspective on childhood trauma, the nature of storytelling, the transience of life and the release of love.

The film is often notable for Anderson's honesty. Full Review