Movie Review: Naomi Watts and a Great Dane mourn Bill Murray in ‘The Friend’

David Siegel and Scott McGhee on the finer points of Great Dane casting for “The Friend”

Filmmakers David Siegel and Scott McGehee are here to discuss their new dramedy “The Friend” — starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane.

Strong performances from stacked cast in 'The Friend'

‘The Friend’

Making ‘Friend’: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray discuss starring in new drama opposite canine co-star - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

They say every dog has its day, and sometimes, we’re lucky enough to see it unfold on the big screen … like in the new tearjerker drama “The Friend.” Deco’s barking up a storm with the film’s all-star cast. Josh Pais (as Jerry): “How’s the book going? There’s considerable interest, and we’ve got to capitalize on it now.” Naomi Watts (as Iris): “I just can’t keep having him here. It’s taken over my bed, and it’s getting in the way of my work.” Hi…

Review: Naomi Watts digs deep into the vulnerability of a loner with 'The Friend'

Co-starring an enormous, soulful Great Dane named Bing, this literary Manhattan drama gives Watts and Bill Murray a forum for some serious exploration of grief.

Review: In a chaotic world, find comfort in 'The Friend' (and its enormous Great Dane)

Not much happens in "The Friend," starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, but that's OK, because what does happen is absolutely worth watching, writes Moira Macdonald.

Naomi Watts, with Bill Murray in particular, shines in an intelligent and moving story of canine friendship.