A lesser movie would be about whether the boy gets the dog. ``Shiloh'' is about whether the boy deserves the dog, can take responsibility for figuring out what's right, and can discover an honest way to get what he wants. This would be an ideal movie for parents and children to see together, and talk about afterward. ``Shiloh,'' like all great family films, deals with real issues in real ways.

from Roger's review

Ray Preston (Michael Moriarty) confronts Judd Travers (Scott Wilson) as Marty Preston (Blake Heron) watches.

left-to-right: Ray Preston (Michael Moriarty) confronts Judd Travers (Scott Wilson) as Marty Preston (Blake Heron) watches.

Judd Travers scares off Marty Preston.

Judd Travers scares off Marty Preston.

Marty Preston comforts Shiloh

Marty Preston comforts Shiloh.