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2019
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The Secret Life of Pets 2
Positive Reviews
89
Negative reviews
38
Average Rating
2.9
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2.0
After a while, it either doesnt know where to go or you just stop caring.
EW
2.5
Your kids will be sufficiently entertained, but they also deserve a dog thats willing to learn a few new tricks.
Rogerebert
3.0
For a franchise thats literally about the joys of captive (but loved!)
Indie Wire
2.0
Neurotic, overprotective child rearing isnt a revolutionary subject for films, animated or otherwise.
Variety
3.0
A sequel thats better than the original. Its wittier, less frenetic and introduces fresh characters and a nice scene of strategic furball vomming.
The Guardian
3.1
The Secret Life of Pets 2, an animated film about canines (and other domesticated critters), doesnt quite live up to the standard set by real world po ..
3.0
But then thats not the worst flaw in a genre which sometimes doesnt try at all.
Screen Daily
4.5
But there are enough moments of furry cuteness, laughs and energetic pieces and gags bundled in to make it an entertaining watch, especially for kids.
ETimes (TOI)
3.0
It isnt that the sequel, directed by the returning Chris Renaud and again boosted by an energetic voice cast, doesnt deliver on the genially amusing, ..
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
However, hes out, replaced by Patton Oswalt as a nervier version of the adorable four legged protagonist.
1.5
Too scattered narratively to cohere, and yet somehow still funny enough to justify its existence, The Secret Life of Pets 2 makes for an entertaining ..
The New York Times
3.3
is a fast paced string of mostly mediocre jokes that younger audiences will enjoy, but aside from a few centerpieces, theres no much here to capture t ..
IGN
2.5
Having seen that sequel, The Secret Life of Pets 2, I have to wonder if the original was as flimsy, nonsensical and at time oddly retrograde as its fo ..
E Film Critic
4.5
However, the studio continues to struggle at balancing silly slapstick humor with the emotional complexity and depth that Dreamworks and Disney/Pixar ..
The Young Folks
3.0
A sequel that feels less necessary than willed into being, but that doesnt mean its not pleasantly entertaining.
2.0
Just because this strategy works doesnt mean it needs to be executed, however, because in the worst case scenario, a sequel like The Secret Life of Pe ..
Cinema Blend
2.5
While theres a slight animal rights message to Snowball and Daisys adventure together, its otherwise an excuse for Harts delightfully kooky white rabb ..
Screen Rant
3.5
But there are enough moments of furry cuteness, laughs and energetic pieces and gags bundled in to make it an entertaining watch, especially for kids.
3.0
The Secret Lives of Pets 2 isnt a terrible sequel, but it comes across as one cobbled together from disparate elements rather than a smoothly fashione ..
One Guys Opinion
3.1
I dont want to oversell this as the laughs dont come out of nowhere the way they did in the original film.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Although not bad in a conventional sense, its a disappointingly mediocre effort that doesnt have a lot to offer potential viewers over age 10.
ReelViews
3.0
An improvement over the previous picture, which is a good thing, but this madcap overview of animals and their idiosyncrasies isnt exactly the finest ..
Blu Ray
1.9
The concept here remains shallow, and theres a distinct sense of disconnect among the movies various plotlines.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Illuminations sequel is a shade better than the original, but if this franchise is going to step up, theyve got to lose Snowball.
1.5
Harrison Fords Rooster needs his own movie! But this one is more like three animated shorts cut together, and not really worthy of the big screen.
You Tube
1.5
Visual vibrancy plus charming characters makes it a serviceable sequel, despite its thin story. Is it better than the forgettable first entry Just by ..
You Tube
2.0
Unless you are desperate to get out of the house, Id wait for the new Pixar.
The Times
2.0
Even a vocal cameo from Harrison Ford, playing a sturdy country canine, cant save it.
The Times
3.0
I was not expecting much from this movie, but it turns out to be a surprisingly good animated comedy. It will probably make my top 10 list for the yea ..
Lariat
3.0
While more episodic in nature than its predecessor, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a cuddly family adventure that will make younger tails wag.
Radio Times
3.5
Tigers dont exactly make good pets, and Circuses Are Evil is a bit heavy handed for tweens and pre tweens.
Screen It
3.0
Geoffrey Macnab Curzon 2/26 Late Night Late Night is a caustic satirical comedy that turns into an unlikely tearjerker.
Independent
3.0
Its watchable, animated with a lot of colourful energy, and often very funny, but it would have been even better if they stopped occasionally to let t ..
Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Rooster is the embodiment of phrases like Men dont cry, and Rub some dirt on it.
The Wrap
2.5
It was probably too much to ask that this sequel live up to 2016s The Secret Life of Pets, an unexpectedly clever and touching film about what your pe ..
News Day
2.5
Their scenes are mildly fun, in the way of comfort food jokes you have definitely seen before (catnip!
New York Post
2.0
And theres a buck toothed bunny (Kevin Hart) determined to rescue a white tiger cub from the clutches of a Russian circus czar.
Hindustan Times
3.1
In perspective, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a pretty typical sequel, a funny B list animated feature that should be enough to keep the kids happy rig ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
At least people will laugh with this film because it perfectly draws its humor from the tendencies of cats and dogs, from a cats magnetic desire to kn ..
Az Central
2.5
It could be three episodes of a cable Secret Life of Pets TV series lazily slapped together into just about feature length.
3.1
As momentarily enticing and as intellectually deficient as a box of Timbits.
Toronto Star
2.0
his is a film that hits you like a ton of bricks Yellow road building ones naturally
Daily Mail
3.0
Although Harts wannabe superhero bunny is a hoot, theres not enough humour, charm or narrative sense here to win over accompanying adults.
Flim List
4.5
The sequel provides more entertaining insights into the lives of our fluffy companions, while paving the way for the possibility of a third installmen ..
Film Inquiry
3.0
Juggling Brian Lynchs sprawling storylines, director Chris Renaud has once again assembled an excellent voice cast.
Susang Ranger
2.0
Its hyperactive, bland, listless, and squanders the few intriguing concepts it does bring to the table by burying them under subplots, its impossible ..
Flickering Myth
2.5
And so, we have The Secret Life of Pets 2, a sequel thats certainly no worse than its predecessor, but also not much better, and basically just as for ..
Flickering Myth
4.0
Verdict: The sequel aims big and gets crazier, funnier, and wilder. Sequel to the hit 2016 film,The Secret Life of Pets 2brings back all the beloved p ..
Book My Show
3.0
Much better than the original...great action and slapstick...Harrison ford is sublime as Welsh sheepdog, of course.
Boston Herald
2.0
This is an unforgivable detail within a film thats otherwise innocuously forgivable.
The Film Stage
2.5
Splitting the groups up eliminates a good bit of the camaraderie, and the humor isnt nearly as sharp this time around.
Pajiba
3.1
Luckily this doesnt do lasting damage to The Secret Life of Pets 2.
Movie Freak
3.8
Maxs journey to newfound courage offers a nice message for kids in the audience.
Aisle Seat
3.0
This second one has a few fresher stories to tell this time around, and the end result is slightly higher than the pass mark achieved by its predecess ..
Herald Sun
3.9
Though good fun from start to finish, The Secret Life Pets 2 wont quite have you rolling over and begging for a third installment.
Film Ink
2.5
The Secret Life of Pets 2 offers a pleasant, innocuous 90 minutes of entertainment for children and to adults who moderate their expectations. Was it ..
The Age
3.0
... a fun entry for the younger set that may fall short of the original but manages to work on its own.
Maki At The Movies
3.0
Louis C.K.s voicework has been expectedly replaced, upping Oswalts animated film repertoire, though the less controversial comedian doesnt alter the p ..
3.0
This is a movie that delivered the experience it was supposed to deliver. Its not trying to be the best animated film of the year. It is nice, light h ..
You Tube
3.0
Anyone who has spent listless hours scrolling through YouTube clips of cats and dogs doing funny stuff may find some laughs from this brisk sequel to ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
And thats something worth barking about or, er, meowing REVIEW The Secret Life of Pets 2 Who: Directed by Chris Renaud.
Cleve Land
3.5
This sequel lacks the simple urgency of the original, and isnt quite as funny. But the animations lovely, Harrison Ford amusingly voices a macho farm ..
Independent Ie
3.0
Like its predecessor, Pets 2 works best in its witty observations of human and animal behaviour.
Stuff
3.9
The voice actors, particularly Haddish, Slate, Ford and Bell, seem to be having fun, but Lynch doesnt know what to do with these characters now that t ..
Ar Kansas Online
2.0
Despite the lifeless plotting and the dull characters, Secret Life 2 still benefits from gorgeous, detailed animation, a reminder that while most of I ..
Film Racket
4.5
Fun for the whole family with the ability to keep everyone entertained.
3.0
You know what, this a perfectly fine film which suffers from too many storylines.
The Sun
3.0
Unsophisticated filmmaking for wee ones; the sort of movie kids will adore and parents will endure.
The Filmy Ap
2.0
In that its not enough to inspire anger, this sequel is technically an improvement on its predecessor. (
Film
3.5
A lot of work has gone into the characterisations, which are so carefully etched that the storyline pretty much takes care of itself.
Scmp
3.8
While The Secret Life of Pets 2 isnt quite as fresh and funny as its predecessor, its a slower, more sincere and still incredibly silly film that shou ..
2.5
Max isnt worried about a lack of attention from his human owners; hes paranoid with keeping the little tyke safe from the big bad dangerous world out ..
Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
The Secret Life of Pets 2 has a final act thats immensely entertaining.
Movie Web
2.5
do their best to juggle the many opposing elements, but what should have been a gracefully choreographed performance devolves into a three ring circus ..
Hollywood Chicago
4.5
Strong additions to the pack make this another animated winner for Illumination. A movie not just for kids, but for pet lovers everywhere.
Dead Line
3.0
That doesnt make it a bad movie, but lets be honest about what it is a piece of entertainment for children which features the occasional relatable ins ..
Bitly
2.0
They really do feel like mini moviesor a super sized, 90 minute sitcom episode.
Film Avclub
3.0
An unnecessary sequel that might be enough to satisfy fans, but it lacks the stuff to make it as charming as the original.
Bowling Green Daily News
2.0
Contains three more or less autonomous plot strands, and forgets to put a conflict into two of them.
Alternate Ending
2.0
There are many elements to enjoy within THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2, even if its slightly less engaging than its predecessor.
Fresh Fiction
1.5
This is a slapdash mishmash of the tossed off, formulaic and trite.
Seven Day Svt
2.5
Still, its pleasant enough, and should make for a satisfying summer holiday outing for the under 8s.
The Indian Express
3.5
This fourth Toy Story is the directorial debut of American animator, screenwriter and voice actor Josh Cooley. He does his best with what he has, but ..
The Australian
2.5
The physical humor doesnt always work because theyre gags weve seen so many times before.
Rendy Reviews
2.5
The Secret Life of Pets 2 isnt a terrible movie, and I have no doubt that kids will indeed like it a great deal.
Third Coast Review
3.5
If youre going to take the kids to the show, you may want to do it on the weekend or after a big tall cup of coffee.
Blacknerd Problems
2.5
RATING: 2.5/5 LYDIA GAN THE SILENCE (PG13) The premise of this horror thriller seems to be a blatant rip off of last years far superior A Quiet Place.
The New Paper
2.0
A vast improvement over the original, colorful, exciting, and a lot of fun, with great new characters voiced by Tiffany Haddish and Harrison Ford at h ..
Movie Mom
1.5
A film aware that its mission is to offer ephemeral entertainment and not so much to tell a story that the public will remember when they leave the ro ..
El Pais (Spain)
3.8
The engaging batch of voice actors make this sometimes too chaotic sequel an enjoyable affair.
Cinema Sight
4.0
Cleverly written and fast paced, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is the ideal early summer film.
Media Mikes
2.0
The movie seems more like an attempt to return to the success of the first installment, rather than giving the opportunity to grow as a franchise.
3.1
Watching these movies that imagine what pets do when you are away is like seeing a more colorful, exciting version of your home pet cam.
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.8
Fords alpha dog is pure action cool, ripping off Maxs cone in disgust (not the best message for kids in treatment), rejecting Maxs embarrassed neurosi ..
Ap News
3.0
The Secret Life of Pets 2 isnt a great movie, but thats OK. No one expected greatness at most, were looking for good enough ness.
3.0
Oh and I cant leave out Gidgets struggle to retrieve Maxs prized chew toy from the clutches of an army of ornery kitties who reside with an old broad ..
The Only Critic
4.5
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 is one of those rare phenomena a sequel that is actually better than the original!
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.8
Whats remarkable about this film is how modest its ambitions are, especially with a certain level of expectations raised by its predecessors huge box ..
Heral
3.0
Dont expect much and youll be rewarded with the simple pleasures of colourful animation and guffaw inducing asinine jokes that stick firmly in the B l ..
Firstpost
2.5
Its as if the filmmakers are assuming some kind of attention deficit disorder on the part of their young audiences.
News
3.0
A mild, playful surprise with the confidence of a long running franchise. Amusing enough.
Crooked Marquee
2.5
This isnt a hyper realistic style, but it works perfectly with the material.
Screen Zealots
2.5
Our protagonist is still Max (voice of Patton Oswalt, replacing Louie C.K.), a dog who doesnt adjust well to changes.
Hollywood News
3.5
The script is laden with a welcome dose of comedy. And it gets a stamp of approval from me. Of course, Im pretty sure I wont be alone on this kids are ..
Iol Co Za
2.5
Its stories are pleasant and airy and have jokes, but they cant hold a film together.
Flixist
2.3
But if thats the only reason youre going to see The Secret Life of Pets 2, you should stop going to the movies for all the wrong reasons.
The Gate
2.0
The animated feature relied entirely on the cute, funny and silly things that animals do while putting the bare minimum of effort into characterisatio ..
Entertainment Ie
2.5
TV would be a better fit for these characters, one that doesnt raise the high expectations of a theatrical feature.
Movie Cricket
1.9
It doesnt help that the story ofis as all over the place as its editing.
From the Front Row
3.0
But its not very memorable, the story ideas feel stapled together, and overall its mildly rather than wildly funny.
Caution Spoilers
3.0
The film has an energetic rhythm and the animation is equally brilliant and playful.
Enfil Me
3.0
The Secret Life of Pets 2 nicely expands this world with the colorful, action packed scenes set in the farm, and new characters like Daisy and Rooster ..
Chesapeake Family
2.0
This thread is largely parallel, and it doesnt even try to have much sustenance.
Film Monthly
2.5
Teaching boys that pretending theyre not afraid so they can take charge of every situation = literally every single problem on earth right now. So let ..
Maddwolf
4.5
The best of this sequel is that it sustained the sympathy of the characters and the multicolored beauty of the scenes, although the script by Brian Ly ..
La Nación (Argentina)
3.5
The characters are cute and there are enough laughs and heart to keep my interest.
rachelsreviews.net
3.5
Its a worthy successor to its own original that offers escapist, and sometimes downright absurdist, fun for all ages.
Indie London
3.0
My daughters didnt even say a word about it honestly, and I dont think it bothered them.
Mama's Geeky
3.5
After all, who doesnt enjoy watching adorable furballs do silly things and save even less intelligent creatures, including a careless goat, a scaredy ..
Digital Journal
3.0
The result is always more chaotic and, luckily, interesting than one would expect.
Fotogramas
2.5
The vocal talents are so good, the only things you really wish for through The Secret Life of Pets 2 are better lines, a few more sight gags featuring ..
Ex Press
2.5
If youre splicing in YouTube videos of dogs being funny, we know youre desperate for extra laughs.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
2.5
Though Max isnt totally sold on the idea at first, he soon gets attached to the whippersnapper, and theyre inseparable.
High Def Digest
3.0
It isnt the same way as Max is scared, this is played more laughs and a foil to Daisys fearlessness.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
3.5
While the first Pets found a lovely story and even an engaging plot, the sequel doesnt quite hit that mark.
Ready Steady Cut
3.0
Whats there to say about a movie like this Kids will like it, adults probably wont.
Movie Show Plus
3.0
It all leads to a colourfully designed adventure thats light on its feet, very silly, but also rather sweet.
VultureHound
3.0
At a time when family entertainment at the cinema is so often made up of labyrinthine superhero adventures and overlong riffs on old Disney flicks, th ..
Flickering Myth
1.0
Some things felt lazy, some things felt like marketing..yet there are moments where you get a genuine laugh..it ends up being really funny.
Double Toasted
1.0
The animation is competent... but the story and humor are only repeating previous ideas.
El Mundo (Spain)
3.0
It lacks a linear and layered story, but TSLOP 2 manages to be entertaining, humourous, and doesnt outstay its welcome.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
1.5
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is far from a bad movie, but it offers no real imagination in the storytelling department.
CultureMap
4.0
This isnt rocket science, its formula animation. The key to whether it is fun or not is in the writing. This one is packed with laugh out loud sequenc ..
Kxl
1.5
Overall, though, it retains the skewed worldview of the first movie and thats to its benefit.
Comicsverse
2.0
It is perfectly enjoyable, well animated, if completely pointless.
3.0
A fast and fuzzy bit of kids entertainment that doesnt overstay its welcome and produces a few laughs...
Movies 4 Kids
3.0
Even with three concurrent subplots, The Secret Life of Pets 2 doesnt really have much of any story.
Should I See It
1.5
Adults will get little out of it, and children are likely to forget it once theyve left the theatres
This is Film
2.0
The film is presented as a novelty in the form of a puzzle of three separate stories, to ultimately repeat the scheme proposed in the original.
4.5
Buckle up! There is no shortage of laughs and heartwarming moments in this lovable and highly anticipated sequel from directors Chris Renaud and Jonat ..
Pop Culture Leftovers
2.5
Insert the obligatory you cant teach an old dog new tricks reference here, and even at 83 minutes, the three mini movies that are The Secret Life of P ..
North Shore News (Vancouve ..
3.5
Here, scene stealing fat feline Chloe (Lake Bell) delivers some of the best moments of the movie.
The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
4.5
The movie is light, fun, touching, and it is a great entertainment option.
Proceso
3.5
The sequel boasts a talented voice cast and enough funny moments that both adults and children will enjoy.
DC Film Girl
2.5
Oswalt, so distinctive in Ratatouille, doesnt teach Max any new tricks.
Richard Crouse
1.5
Its pointless, kind of dismal and dark, rarely funny and manic at times.
Showbiz 411
2.5
While cute and cuddly, The Secret Life of Pets 2, cant rely on fluff alone. It needs more story. As a parent, two things made me upset to see in this ..
Lola Lambchops
2.5
Does the absolute bare minimum it has to in order to keep children entertained and not waste adults time.
Next Best Picture
3.0
So if youre not big on potty humor, this isnt the movie for your kids.
3.0
Kids walked out the cinema talking about hitting licks in the bando (doing robberies in my neighbourhood).
City Press (South Africa)
3.0
often feels more a loose collection of jokes and sketches than a fully fleshed out feature
The Sunday People
2.0
Both, the talent involved in The Secret Life of Pets 2 and its audience, deserved a better sequel than this half cooked, forgettable film.
The Express Tribune (Pakis ..
4.0
It feels like a top tier Illumination movie as opposed to a Disney knock off.
cultbox
4.5
The Secret Life of Pets 2 provides much fun for its young target audience and also a little bit of inspiration for their parents.
3.0
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is one of the better kids movies so far this year. Full of sweet laughs, silly but acceptable jokes, and a stellar cast, thi ..
3.8
The Secret Life Of Pets 2 highlights the power of teamwork, perseverance, and overcoming fear. Its a wonderful family movie that both adults and kids ..
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