The Tails of Abbygail

Fans of the Oregon-based film, The Tails of Abbygail, who number in the "thousands," according to a press release, sure love them this film. And, if the comment shitstorm that went down on the Portland Mercury's blog after a review of the film's premiere was posted there is any indication, they love them some Abby tail! The film also has one wacky poster (see above). I have some issues with this poster:

1) I'm guessing this film is about a group of dogs who fulfill their "dream" of breaking free from their barnyard prison to roam free? I mean, why else are there so many KEYS in this poster?

2) The poor photoshop job on the trees on the right leaves them with a sickly blue cast, as if the sky is melting all over the foliage.

3) Abbygail (the dog in the center, I presume) appears to be wearing a wireless shock collar, one of those devices that keeps dogs within the parameters of a backyard, for example.

4) Apparently one of the dogs ran through a cotton-candy machine.

5) The eye-patch for the dog in the lower left corner has a pirate's skull-and-crossbones symbol on it. Does that mean this dog is a pirate? I'm guessing he or she is the villain since he or she has a key around his or her collar. The jailer?

6) The URL for the film's website, WeLoveAbby.com, is in microscript in the bottom right corner. OK, so I'm sure Abbygail is a lovable pup. But it's really hard to discern whether this is a serious film or simply a love letter from director Terry Lynn Link to her own dog (see pic below). To find out, I've requested a review copy. I'll report back later...