I’m already geeked to see the “Pets” go on a new adventure.

There’s also a clear message of teamwork and never giving up, as well as some depth to the characters, revealing WHY they’re the way they are – sad, lonely, angry, etc.

Like all great kids’ movies, this one has plenty of creative little details to keep kids and grownups of all ages happy. The story moves along at a nice clip, and it’s hysterical seeing the pets raid the fridge, watch soap operas, and rock out to heavy metal music.Īt its core, “The Secret Life of Pets” is really a buddy-movie about how two dogs learn to like each other and work together to get back home. Like “Toy Story,” “The Secret Life of Pets” takes us inside the lives of pets and their shenanigans when the humans are gone for the day. Max and Duke begin the journey home to Ellie, with help from determined Pomeranian named Gidget (Jenny Slate), who helps them elude Snowball and his thugs. When a series of events leaves Max and Duke lost on the street and collarless, they’re nabbed by Animal Control and find themselves at the mercy of Snowball (Kevin Hart), a maniacal bunny with a grudge against humanity who leads an underground army of unwanted former pets. But things take a turn for the worse when Katie brings home a giant, shaggy new dog named Duke (Eric Stonestreet) from the shelter. The story follows Max (voiced by Louis C.K.), a pup living the good life with his beloved human, Katie (Ellie Kemper), in their New York City apartment. Big thumbs up for both kids and grownups. MOVIE REVIEW: “The Secret Life of Pets” is super cute! The voices are spot-on, the animation is terrific, and the story takes us on an exciting journey through New York City. A series of events finds the two lost on the streets of New York City. MOVIE SYNOPSIS: A terrier named Max’s quiet life is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray who Max instantly dislikes. MPAA Rating: PG for action and some rude humorĬast: Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper

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