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Show Dogs
PG (SINGAPORE)
2018
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Show Dogs
Positive Reviews
8
Negative reviews
43
Average Rating
1.6
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1.5
A thoroughly soulless and at times woefully ill judged feature, Show Dogs centres around a bizarre premise that can only be described as the pooch equ ..
Den Of Geek
0.6
Even by the low standards of this type of live action, family friendly comedy, Show Dogs is especially lame.
Rogerebert
2.0
A few of the sight gags and jokes land, but most are just as likely to result in a cringe or an eye roll.
Common Sense Media
2.5
Think of it as Miss Congeniality for dogs, replete with the sort of slapstick humor, puerile gags and for adults only pop culture references required ..
Variety
1.0
No film in motion picture history can ever have made more fuss about the state of one canines anus.
The Guardian
3.1
With its fart jokes and smart alecky canines, this talking animal comedy is aimed at a young audience anyway.
2.5
And thanks to some creative character casting and a self aware script that isnt averse to poking fun at itself, Show Dogs emerges as a high concept fa ..
The Hollywood Reporter
0.0
This special effect was cute over 30 years ago, when a sweet little pig charmed movie audiences in a lovely tale about the power of kindness, but it c ..
3.5
Sometimes a rewarding movie theater experience comes from a simple film that doesnt promise more than it can deliver.Show Dogs promises talking dogs w ..
The New York Times
1.0
Show Dogs goes out of its way to cause offence, be weird, and not contain a single joke that humans of any age might rationally nod and appreciate.
Telegraph
2.5
It all plays out a bit randomly, but the leapfrogged plot points, thin characters and blunt messaging in Max Botkin and Marc Hymans peppy script prove ..
2.0
Its comedy bar is low enough that a dachshund would barely squeeze under it and the scripts shortcomings are covered up with lots of shots of cute dog ..
2.5
Open this photo in gallery Max (Ludacris) and Frank (Will Arnett) in Show Dogs.
The Globe And Mail
2.0
That the picture also has a chintzy look generally is simply to say that its no more impressive in terms of overall execution than it is in terms of i ..
One Guys Opinion
1.3
The good news for screenwriters Max Botkin and Marc Hyman is they got a screen credit out of this. The bad news is it was with this movie.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Working from a banal script by Max Botkin and Marc Hyman, director Raja Gosnell has wasted the talents of some incredible dogs and their trainers in a ..
1.0
From US TVs Mister Ed, to the BBCs classic Animal Magic series, to Eddie Murphys Doctor Dolittle movie and even Beverly Hills Chihuahua, it seems that ..
The Times
1.0
Tweet Show Dogs Jim Lane By This article was published on 05.24.18 Advertisement A New York police dog (voiced by Chris Ludacris Bridges) enters a Las ..
News Review
1.0
Hijinks are supposed to ensue, but in terms of lampooning such canine contests this one comes up short as compared to Best in Show and its not clever ..
Screen It
2.0
Its probably a little too cynical and abrasive in its humour for a younger audience and too juvenile for any but the most undiscerning adults.
Independent
3.0
Each doggie performance is adorable; at least theyre actual animals and not awkward digital stunt doubles.
Shadows On The Wall
2.0
That its canine casts one liners are groanworthy is a given, but whats odd is that theres little about Show Dogs you could even call cute, which, fran ..
The Wrap
3.5
Its an innocuous throwback and as such clearly limited in its appeal.
Film Journal
1.9
Without a clever script to back it up, the result feels like a much better fit for a slow day on Netflix than a full price ticket to the theater.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.0
It is by far the best money I have ever wasted on a stupid smartphone app in a fit of boredom.
Az Central
0.5
Embarrassingly bad CGI; pratfalls; genital humor; denigration of cat ladies; horrible cliches and stereotypes.This is the cinematic equivalent of step ..
2.0
But an unnecessarily convoluted story about a 13 year old American boy who befriends a vampire of the same age will fly over the heads of the target a ..
Daily Mail
2.0
Animal lovers will fill their boots on the parade of cute pooches and the adorable baby panda.Kids might be sold on the silliness.
Flim List
1.0
All of this is done with pretty much no verve.Show Dogs isnt an ugly looking film, its just an unbelievably bland one.
Film Inquiry
1.5
Although its obviously intended to be a PG live action/CGI comedy, theres an ill advised message, illustrating how pedophiles prey on youngsters. A re ..
Susang Ranger
2.0
As talking dog movies go, Show Dogs is as lively as it is formulaic.
Boston Herald
0.0
Of the forever classic queer film But Im a Cheerleader and the little seen but totally unhinged B movie Antibirth!
Pajiba
2.5
Ever wondered what Sandra Bullocks 2000 hit comedy Miss Congeniality might have turned out like if Sandys role had been taken instead by a talking rot ..
Herald Sun
2.0
Thats about as witty as it gets in this unambitious family comedy, which is something of a throwback.
The Age
2.5
Reckon therell be a sequel.Throw in a philosophical Komondor whos had far too many Scooby snacks, and a trio of klutzy pigeons who idolise Max as a lo ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
N/A Show Dogs: A second rate canine version of Miss Congeniality.
Stuff
3.8
Logic gaps like this are easy to ignore if the movie is any good.
Ar Kansas Online
0.0
Its true that technology has come a long way since Tex first added animated mouths to real life animals, but what good is scientific know how without ..
Sandiego Reader
1.0
Maybe this live action talking animals format is cheaper to produce than a completely animated work
Straits Times
3.0
The offer is unnecessary; theres nothing about Show Dogs premise, characters, or execution that demands a continuation.But in a subgenre defined by it ..
Film Avclub
1.0
And while thats probably the most apeshit of all the jokes in the film, this kind of thoroughly arbitrary nod to pop culture is actually pretty common ..
Alternate Ending
1.5
By extension (though its not spelled out), puppy mills are justifiably condemned.
Film Journal International ..
3.5
That said, kids will absolutely adore every minute of its cuteness and rambunctious spirit.
Fresh Fiction
1.5
Worst of all, Show Dogs lacks charm and humour as it settles in as uninspired and pandering mediocrity aimed at children.
National Post
1.0
Manically unfunny for adults, with way too many jokes about squeezing dog balls to be child appropriate, this mash up of Beverly Hills Chihuahua and a ..
Original Cin
3.0
The missing part, though, is Emily Blunt as the by the book FBI agent roped into working with the black ops. Her presence invested the original with a ..
The Australian
1.0
THE BAD Ive learned how to reserve my anger and judgement with movies like this.Especially with something coming from a director whose best film was B ..
Rendy Reviews
1.3
Max, of course, is supposed to be a street dog who doesnt fit in with other dogs, especially the lovely Daisy (Jordin Sparks.)
Qc Times
0.0
Make a stand to Hollywood and vote with your wallet: We all deserve a better live action talking dog movie than this.
Sf Chronicle
2.0
With jokes like that, Phillipe warns, you will not make many friends. With jokes like that, neither will Show Dogs.
Review Journal
0.5
This movie is so atrocious that I cant think of one good thing to say about it.
Screen Zealots
0.5
Watching Show Dogs is simultaneously uncomfortable and embarrassing. Why was this movie made ... for children
Chesapeake Family
1.0
WAGGING its tail at the idea of talking animals as if Babe and Cats & Dogs never existed is this dog eared crime comedy that stretches, mines and plun ..
The National
2.0
Imagine Miss Congeniality with paws and youve pretty much got the plot of this forgettable animal comedy adventure.
Movies 4 Kids
0.5
This bizarre combination makes the cartoon elements feel unusually realistic and the realistic elements unusually cartoonish.
Flicks
0.5
When you watch a comedy and it doesnt make you laugh, you start to get an itch in your throat and that is the feeling of wanting to laugh but never ge ..
The AU Review
1.5
There is an astonishing lack of restraint in the kid friendly department when it comes to the script.
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