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U/A (INDIA)
2016
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The Secret Life of Pets
Positive Reviews
152
Negative reviews
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3.0
As it progresses, The Secret Life Of Pets starts to overreach dramatically, and loses some of its charm in the process.
Av Club
2.0
Child star turned tween star Dakota Fanning gives a mostly credible performance as a 14 year old girl growing up in South Carolina circa 1964.
Av Club
1.5
Thus, Katie gets another dog to live with Max, then theres some dog catchers, then theres a sausage factory, then theres some gangster animals.
Den Of Geek
3.0
Like a dog that endlessly chases its tail in circles, Pets is amusing for a while, then it just tires itself out.
EW
3.8
In the end, its too aggressively likable to hateespecially given its strong character design and excellent voice workbut simultaneously too shallow an ..
Rogerebert
4.0
Funny and engaging, with an excellent voice cast, this animated animal adventure will entertain audiences of all ages, with perhaps an extra dollop of ..
Common Sense Media
2.0
Its no masterpiece, but theres a lot to enjoy about this sprightly canine adventure tale.
Indie Wire
4.5
For a franchise thats literally about the joys of captive (but loved!)
Indie Wire
5.0
Maybe it would all be a little too easy on audiences if the pet characters were any cuter, whereas any animal enthusiast can tell you its the disposit ..
Variety
3.0
You wont get Pixar levels of emotional heft or glistening, hyper realistic animation, only an ADD paced appreciation of child pleasing, slapstick anim ..
We Got This Covered
1.5
However, hes out, replaced by Patton Oswalt as a nervier version of the adorable four legged protagonist.
Austin Chronicle
1.5
Hollywood doesnt hire black actors to top bill its animated entertainments.)
Austin Chronicle
3.0
This animated animal adventure lacks a touch of Pixar sparkle The hilarious start of this cartoon from the Despicable Me team feels lifted from one of ..
Time Out
3.0
But it does deliver brilliantly when it comes to visual jokes, action set pieces, physical comedy and unabashed silliness.
The Guardian
3.0
Its not ground breaking, but there are laughs, and it is a good audience movie.
The Guardian
3.1
If only all of these disconnected ideas added up to more than the sum of its parts.
2.5
Although others at a recent screening were certainly gobbling up the animated, animal centric comedys kibble of one liners and sight gags, the films h ..
3.5
The animation is a touch lurid but the action is crisp and the timing is impeccable.
Screen Daily
0.5
0 Illumination Entertainment makes bad movies.Theyre 2nd rate DreamWorks Animation.
Collider
4.5
Really the only shortcoming of The Secret Life of Pets 2 is that it ultimately doesnt have anything to say.
Collider
1.5
Heres Snowball in a nutshell: its an adorable bunny but hes angry and homicidal.
Collider
2.0
Thats at least half the story in this latest comic romp from director Chris Renaud and Illumination Entertainment the team behind the ultra successful ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Crafted by much of the same creative team behind the Despicable Me franchise, The Secret Life has wit, for sure, but it could use more balls.
3.0
Which is, all in all, pretty good fun.Talking animal cartoons generally are, if they have even a modest quantity of wit or cross species insight.
The New York Times
2.8
Oh, and wait till the characters start busting out jokes about Brooklyn real estate and kvetching about hipsters.
Paste Magazine
3.5
The Secret is out and funny.Like Mower Minions, a Minions short which precedes it theatrically, The Secret Life of Pets is a frenetic ball of energy, ..
IGN
3.0
Though Illumination has yet to produce a straightforwardly great film, their latest suggests theyre probably now capable of doing so and that the less ..
Telegraph
1.0
Resisting the temptation to invest its characters and storytelling with any particularly winsome, distinctive qualities, the film quickly devolves int ..
3.5
The cynical edge to the jokes undercuts any chance of thoughtful lesson learning, but the film is still suitable family entertainment.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Lets not make a mistake here, The Secret Life of Pets is a movie designed and created for children, but there are enough inside jokes here to make thi ..
The Young Folks
4.5
I havent laughed this consistently during a film since 22 Jump Street.
The Young Folks
3.0
What it lacks in originality, it claws back with strong visual gags and a witty script.
3.5
While the story is fairly paint by the numbers, what makes The Secret Life of Pets entertaining throughout is its cast of characters.
Cinema Blend
4.0
The premise of the computer animated film is pretty simple what exactly do our animals get up to when their human owners go off to work.
Ny Daily News
3.0
While much better than something like THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS just cant compete.
JoBlo
3.5
Advertising The Secret Life of Pets isnt a mold breaker for animated movies, but its a consistently funny and inspired madcap romp nonetheless.
Screen Rant
3.8
From that slim comic premise, the people behind the satisfyingly zany Despicable Me have now crafted The Secret Life of Pets, an amusing animated adve ..
The Globe And Mail
3.8
Directed by the Despicable Me franchises Chris Renaud, The Secret Life of Pets is a pet lovers loving salute to the domesticated animals we rely on to ..
Philly
3.5
All in all, Pets comes across as a breath of fresh air in the world of animated films.
3.0
Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney serve as directors for this funny and endearing tale which will appeal to children and adults alike, especially animal ..
Spirituality And Practice
3.0
May basically just be Toy Story with animals, but at least the makers have chosen a good model and employed it engagingly.
One Guys Opinion
2.0
The Secret Life of Pets is an ADD addled mess of a movie and that, amazingly, is its charm.
Village Voice
2.5
Speaking of Looney, Id be remiss if I didnt mention how violent this pre tween farce is.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
The Secret Life of Pets is strong enough that parents wont fall into a catatonic state while watching it with their offspring.
ReelViews
3.0
The long shadow of Pixar darkens the picture, as much of the movie resembles a sneaky Toy Story remix, only instead of plastic cowboys and space range ..
Blu Ray
3.1
Perhaps it might have been fun if the animals imagined themselves playing parts in a made up run of the mill Hollywood action comedy.
Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
Strong women propel Pamela Sherrod Andersons documentary, about seniors who step up as primary caregivers for their grandchildren after their children ..
Chicago Reader
2.0
Imagine what Pixar would have done with this idea without any animals ever leaving their homes.
3.8
The sheer number of crazy critters will keep the littlest audience members enthralled.
Usa Today
2.0
The Secret Life of Pets is almost identical to Toy Story but lacks its warmth and wit As close to actual robbery as you can get in the highly policed ..
The Times
2.0
This is uninspired tripe cobbled together from the shards of other animated films.Its full of energy but has no life.
Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Once again, what might have made a perfectly enjoyable seven minute cartoon is padded out far beyond the limits of its paper thin story, this time by ..
News Review
3.0
Review Our Score by Alan Jones Theres lots of furry fun to be had in this familiar canine caper, despite the overstretched plot being overpopulated wi ..
Radio Times
2.0
The film works best in its smaller moments and capturing the essence of how pets behave, but overall its still enjoyable and entertaining for viewers ..
Screen It
3.0
This latest effort from Illumination Entertainment and Universal (the team behind Despicable Me and Minions) boasts some inspired visual and verbal ga ..
Independent
3.8
Have you ever imagined what your pet does when you leave the house.Then this is the movie for you.
Rolling Stone
2.5
But for all the genuine charm on display, you may be disappointed to find that manic activity overtakes said charm, and that more isnt made of a simpl ..
The Wrap
3.8
After producing several big, loud hits notably Despicable Me and Minions Illumination Entertainment finally pays close attention to nuance, movement a ..
News Day
3.5
The Secret Life of Pets aims lower than Zootopia, but it should appeal to the same demographic.
Film Journal
3.8
This simple premise, spun into a caper by the canny team behind Despicable Me and its hyperactive sequel, Minions, makes for a pretty amusing ride.
New York Post
3.5
Secret Life of Pets is a wonderful answer to your paranoia and I recommend you watch it, with your pets if you can.
Hindustan Times
3.1
It may not be enough to justify a full price ticket, but it might make for a decent family matinee.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
A lot of movies abandon smart ideas. The Secret Life of Pets is one of them. There are still some laughs, and the animals are cute.
Az Central
3.0
Modern filmmaking is full of lazy ideas, but for a while, computer generated animation was different.
Smh
2.0
Yet the Toy Story comparisons are obvious enough to measure all the ways the new film falls short: the dimmed sophistication of the jokes and cultural ..
Npr
3.1
Elements of its winning formula are here; directors Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney know how to handle a solid cast, generate blissful silliness out of ..
Star Tribune
4.5
Charming. A cleverly constructed and amusingly rendered fantasy adventure that sings with a sweet, wistful devotion to home, family, and friendship.
3.8
We can enjoy the frisky hilarity of an animated animal adventure that delights with its screwball characters, even if the plot is something less than ..
Toronto Star
3.0
This isnt in the same league, but its still fun, with enough wit and invention to please the whole family.
Daily Mail
3.5
The movie doesnt attempt too much emotional complexity or adult themes, but instead revels in its silliness, ace animation, and often laugh out loud c ..
Cinema Crazed
3.0
Yet its undeniably derivative, with more than a passing plot resemblance to Toy Story, while it lacks the wit or sophistication that elevates the best ..
Flim List
3.0
Review by Louise Keller: Not as cute as I expected with surprisingly dark elements and more action than laughs, this family animation takes a novel id ..
3.0
On the Granger Movie Gauge of 1 to 10, The Secret Life of Pets fetches a sweetly spirited 6, providing a 90 minute diversion for youngsters who have a ..
Susang Ranger
2.0
The bait and switch marketing could have been forgiven if The Secret Life of Pets itself felt creative enough when the story leaves home
Flickering Myth
2.0
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Boston Herald
1.5
The crash of the claws doesnt really amount to that, but the villainous rabbit called Snowball (Hart, clearly enjoying himself) neatly steals the show ..
The New Indian Express
2.0
makes no secret that it is a Toy Story clone, and while its mostly entertaining, it never truly breaks past these boundaries.
The Film Stage
3.1
Its animal spin on unlikely buddies interplay is amusing enough, but hardly as inspired as the teaser promised.
Boston Globe
4.0
So best consider the charming The Secret Life of Pets more an animated fantasy than a documentary, in case you were in any doubt.
Flickfilosopher
3.0
Secret Life (from the production company behind the Despicable Me movies) isnt nearly as sophisticated as something from Pixar or even DreamWorks Anim ..
Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
Pets is the latest animated feature from the director Chris Renaud and Illumination Entertainment, the animation production company that made Despicab ..
The Atlantic
3.0
While not top dog of 2016s animal based animation films, The Secret Life of Pets is charming, if not spectacular.
Lyles Movie Files
2.0
Like Illumination Entertainments Despicable Me franchise, the film is a series of funny set pieces tenuously strung together by a preposterous plot.
Pajiba
1.3
But the worst thing the filmmakers do is waste their premise, turning it into a random circus of chase and escape that barely relates to the ideas pre ..
Movie Freak
3.0
Once the story kicks in, Pets becomes a generic talking animals adventure with predictable gags, stock situations and not enough heart to elevate it a ..
Detroit News
3.5
Animation powerhouse Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me) has made its name off of clever sight gags wrapped around semi high concept premises a ..
4.5
The film luckily doesnt try too hard in cramming in a social message, even if the ultimate takeaway is actually ham fisted and something children will ..
Firstpost
3.0
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Hit Fix
4.4
Kids will love the silly hijinks and the sweet message about friendship, while adults can appreciate the quality of the voicework and the under the ra ..
Aisle Seat
3.5
But while the pacing is at times a little breathless, the drama bites and the laughs keep on coming.
Herald Sun
2.5
If The Secret Life Of Pets had simply persevered with keeping these random vignettes coming, the film would have remained highly enjoyable from start ..
Herald Sun
3.0
The Secret Life of Pets is pitched as a fleet footed adventure, and if the whole thing feels just a little bit disposable after a point, its still an ..
Consequence Of Sound
3.1
The big chase scenes and action movie adventures are fine. But what delights here are the small details of what happens once we close the door the sta ..
Nj
3.0
The Secret Life of Pets ambition to tell the stories it dares to tell, even the dark ones, is admirable. And occasionally its slapdash energy even app ..
Vox
3.0
What do our pets do when were out at work.A question many of us have asked ourselves, and often, we see the evidence on the kitchen floor when we get ..
Hey U Guys
0.0
It stinks of avarice, is packed with unintentional malice, and is aimed precisely to profit off your love for your children.
Film Freak Central
1.0
This is where digital technologies can act as a potential game changer.
Scroll
1.0
Illumination Entertainment is a company built on the backs of Minions and it knows its audience.
Film School Rejects
4.0
While The Secret Life Of Pets has stacks of fun with its pets on the loose premise, it resolutely refuses to go any deeper.
Film Ink
2.5
Chris Renaud (who directed the two Despicable Me movies) and Yarrow Cheneys animated feature doesnt build a new world, as did Disneys terrific Zootopi ..
The Age
4.0
add dollops of their own surreal and quirky humor... a winning formula...
Maki At The Movies
2.5
Though it ought to be primarily a comedy, The Secret Life of Pets is certainly more thrillingly adventurous than laugh out loud funny.
2.0
Its an impressive step forward for Illumination Entertainment, the folks behind the Despicable Me franchise.
Tamp A Bay
4.0
Guaranteed to have you thinking about adding to your own family, The Secret Life of Pets is perfectly cast, serves up the laughs and life lessons in e ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.5
The Secret Life of Pets does not innovatively flourish like Rango and Zootropolis, nor does it grasp the heart like Dreamworks How To Train Your Drago ..
Star Burst Magazine
2.0
This animated adventure from the makers of Minions fails to live up to its initial promise.
Lw Lies
3.1
Edgy comedian C.K. commits wholly to this family friendly gig, and his lack of snark seems refreshing.
Kansas City
2.0
Once the plot kicks in and focus shifts from the initial what goes on when were not home humour to a more caper based story, things just arent as much ..
Digital Spy
3.0
The full film has plenty more rock solid gags, more than enough to give anyone of any age the jollies.
Flicks
3.1
The Secret Life of Pets is sweet, but its not covering any new ground or really that interesting beyond the first half hour.Final verdict This isnt a ..
Red Eye Chicago
3.8
Some of the best scenes show the filmmakers affection for creatures of all kinds, especially their observations of human and pet behavior. One tip for ..
Stl Today
2.0
The answer is delightful, hilarious, wonderfully entertaining .. and sometimes a bit sad.
Cleve Land
3.0
As silly as the movies humor gets, it never feels too inane for an adult audience.
Screen Crush
3.5
This inability to surprise the audience will probably keep this movie from ever being a classic, but the frenetic motion and general goofiness makes i ..
Contact Music
4.0
Still, The Secret Life of Pets succeeds because it makes you laugh and it makes you care.
Film Racket
2.5
Somewhere around the middle of The Secret Life of Pets, I started jotting down the titles of animated movies about animals secret lives.
Christianity Today
2.0
When it comes to emotional content or simple coherence, however, this animated feature from Illumination Entertainment plays like the spawn of storyte ..
Wsj
3.5
Pet lovers especially will enjoy this kooky concoction of cute and sass.
FilmFare
2.0
The best thing about The Secret Life of Pets is that its better than Minions, Illumination Entertainments last failed attempt to replicate the Pixar m ..
Patriot Ledger
2.5
Apart from a few funny sight gags and some good comic performances (including Jenny Slate as a love struck puffball and Dana Carvey as an old hound do ..
Sltrib
4.0
The question is does The Secret Life of Pets have more than just lovely sight gags
Scmp
4.4
Its yet another positive portrayal of disability in the animated world why cant Hollywood manage to do this in live action motion pictures The Secret ..
1.5
Secret Life of Pets doesnt stay on Max and Duke, nor Snowball and company, the entire time.
Ign
2.0
Illumination Entertainment, the production company behind the animated Despicable Me franchise, have taken that concept and applied it to the world of ..
The Film Pie
2.5
Theres too much dark, even mean spirited cynicism. And the ending isnt nearly as heartwarming as it could have been because the writers and co directo ..
Chicago Sun Times
4.5
The Secret Life of Pets is one of the most enjoyable movie experiences I had in 2016 to date.
Punch Drunk Critics
4.4
Coming in on the heels of box office juggernaut Finding Dory, this was no easy task, but a grand marketing campaign hasnt hurt the films chances, eith ..
Movie Crypt
2.0
Its like Toy Story without the lament for childhood things: pretty disposable stuff.
Straight
1.0
The result: great casting, design, and character conception; a plot that makes precious little use of any of that; decent humor; and an overreliance o ..
Sandiego Reader
2.5
Kevin Hart Runs Away With Mediocre Secret Life Of Pets Illumination Entertainments colorful, intermittently funny The Secret Life Of Pets proves a suf ..
Cinemix Tape
2.0
What a missed opportunity to appeal to a wider audience than just young children.
Straits Times
3.0
Moments of ridiculous action are deadened by way too many stale, slapstick gags.
Metro New York
2.0
With Disney in the grips of another Renaissance however, The Secret Life of Pets doesnt do enough with its storyline to fully capture and engage.
One Room With A View
1.9
The moral compass of the people behind the animated The Secret Life of Pets needs a serious tuneup.
Daily Herald
3.0
The simplicity of this films premise is instead a springboard for inspired new comic gags and impressively elaborate set pieces that at their best are ..
Crave Online
3.8
It may not have the emotional resonance of a Pixar movie, but its playful premise, endearing performances and outstanding score by Alexandre Desplat m ..
Mercury News
3.0
If The Secret Life of Pets were a Pixar film, it would definitely be Pixar lite.
No La
3.1
Its a fun summer flick for kids that parents will enjoy too, a worthy choice for any summer afternoon if youve already seen Finding Dory.
Post Gazette
3.8
But the animation and lovely Manhattan and Brooklyn backgrounds are charming if not of Pixar sophistication or inventiveness.
Post Gazette
3.0
Yes, the premise of lively animated action comedy The Secret Life of Pets is essentially Toy Story with domestic animals.
What So
3.0
Fun for the whole family a fully realized universe that left me with a big smile on my face throughout.
Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
Strange anti cat agenda aside, Pets is good old fashioned cartoon slapstick.
Lainey Gossip
3.1
Too bad; theres a funny, offbeat movie lurking in the details here.
Seattle Times
3.0
The animation is wonderful, leading to plenty of colorful visual gags and over the top situations.
Guide Live
4.5
It turns out theyre just like us, only sometimes funnier, thanks to an excellent cast of comics.
Film Journal International ..
5.0
Its nonstop fun, pure genius and the closest any studio has come to winning a dogfight with Pixar.
Seven Day Svt
4.0
Indeed, with an action packed homewards trek thats reminiscent of Finding Dory, and a wiener oriented musical number thats better than anything in Sau ..
Concrete Play Ground
2.0
This sporadically adorable, mostly forgettable family comedy exploits the fetching premise outlined in its title for the first five minutes. Then, it ..
New Republic
3.1
Disney/Pixar may be busy plumbing emotional and maritime depths with tales like Inside Out and Finding Dory, but Illumination Entertainment is content ..
National Post
2.5
It doesnt rise to that level, but its still full of fun for young children.
The Australian
2.0
Her pure romantic spirit steers us through Pets fun (and funny) but frantic plot.
People
3.5
Though The Secret Life of Pets is extremely gorgeous to look at, the story is as generic as every 3rd animated film has.
Rendy Reviews
3.0
But its heart is in the right place and the animation has energy to burn.
Sky
2.0
As the owner of a Maine Coon Ive weed whacked into a goofy lion cut, I gulped when Snowball the bunny, a former magicians assistant, bellows, All of u ..
M Tv
3.0
Individual moments are very funny, even joyous, but the storyline wavers in tone, oddly sour, and too close to Toy Story parts one and three.
Movie Mom
3.8
Illumination creates enough distinctive edges to keep it fresh in places.
Cinema Sight
3.5
Not much is secret. The first 20 minutes is funny and there are a few funny bits after. But youve already seen most of them in the trailers and the pr ..
Tri City Herald
2.5
And while that trailer promised a fun look at what our doggies and kitties do when we leave the house, its not all fun and games.
Media Mikes
4.0
The Secret Life of Pets is the latest animated film from the outfit Illumination Entertainment, which made the Despicable Me films.
Fw Weekly
3.1
Its kind of amazing with all the anthropomorphizing that goes on in animated movies that there hasnt been a movie with the exact premise of The Secret ..
Columbus Alive
2.5
There are some entertaining but bumbling chase sequences, the kind where people probably died, but who cares, this movie is about the pets, right
Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
Because, after all, this film suggests, beyond all the creature comforts, NYCs just a bunch of animals, every one with its own wild, woolly tale.
Vue Weekly
2.5
Illumination Entertainment has yet to find its niche as an animated studio.
Spectrum Culture
3.0
The latest original creation from Illumination Entertainment comes in the form of the irresistible but not completely flawless, The Secret Life of Pet ..
Cairo 360
3.8
The comedy never achieves the brilliance of the Toy Story features it never feels as imaginative or as unique as those films but it does a nice job ne ..
Johnhanlon Reviews
3.0
The Secret Life of Pets comes resplendent with plenty of big names.
Film Ireland
3.0
Renaud and Cheney have made an impressive looking film, sprinkled with dazzling creativity and some hearty laughs.
Toledo Blade
2.5
The Secret Life of Pets is the latest animation from Illumination Entertainment, which also brought us Minions and Despicable Me, but whereas they wer ..
Spectator
1.5
Despite all this, though, its velocity and overall coherence make it a passable if uninspired 90 minutes.
Battleship Pretension
3.0
Illumination Entertainment has concocted an easy to like and easy to laugh animated feature for mostly smaller viewers.
Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.5
I realize that stupid and cruel people discard family pets of all types every ay and it is despicable.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.0
Ever wonder what your pets do while youre at work all day Me neither. But thats the premise of the thoroughly entertaining The Secret Life of Pets.
Review Journal
4.0
Its as deep as a dogs dish, but it is, one might say, doggone funny.
Richard Crouse
3.0
The Secret Life of Pets marks the sixth film from Illumination Entertainment, the production company Universal Studios acquired in 2008 to compete in ..
World Wng
4.5
Slightly similar to other recent animated films, yet pretty good entertainment.
3.5
I have children, and yes, I will be taking them to see The Secret Life of Pets, because its still solid family fun with plenty of cute and intelligent ..
Abc News Go
2.5
The most ingenious conceit of The Secret Life of Pets is right in its title.
The Film File
3.0
But, sometimes animated films are just cute, silly fun like this one.
Iol Co Za
4.0
Its not quite on the Pixar level, but Secret Life is highly entertaining.
Splice Today
3.5
Its all great, clever, whimsical fun, with a heartwarming, cuddly overlay of friendship and family.
Parade
1.5
Theres no there there no political or social analogy ... and, with its reliance on the familiar villainous animal control as a plot device, no creativ ..
L.A. Biz
4.5
It doesnt get any better, right Unfortunately, one day Katie brings home a big furry Dog named Duke (Eric Stonestreet; Modern Family) and lets just sa ..
FlickDirect
1.5
This is not as well animated and put together as a Disney/Pixar film, nor as smart as the Despicable Me movies, but the animation colorful and the var ..
Movies and Shakers
5.3
Kids will almost certainly be entertained, but showing them this movie may be the cinematic equivalent of feeding them too much sugar.
Leonard Mal
3.5
Its clever and outlandish, and just long enough not to wear out its welcome before the end credits roll.
At Home In Hollywood
3.0
And, theres enough humor aimed at adults to make the film one that will keep audiences of all ages engaged for the 90 minute running time.
Showbiz Junkies
2.0
... What it lacks in originality its basically Toy Story with animals it makes up with laughs and charm.
Stardem
4.5
Its a thoroughly amusing comedy thanks to the over animated Kevin Hart and dour sarcastic Louis C.K. Those two make the lead characters vibrant.
Dwight Brown Ink
4.0
A photograph of said get together is the most requested picture from the US National Archives.Everything in between is where Liza Johnsons intriguing ..
Herald Scotland
2.8
But workmanlike delivery isnt enough to make you stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Alternative Lens
3.0
But the story itself is mostly unremarkable, and its narrative shortcuts will annoy parents.
Chesapeake Family
4.5
Kids will enjoy it because its air of barely controlled chaos never tips into anything genuinely scary. Adults will enjoy it because, under the one li ..
Junkee
3.0
It just needed a little more originality to give it the extra something it required to be effective.
The Blus Pot
2.0
Despite the notable animation and top notch voice work, Pets displays little originality in its script.
Sa Current
1.5
Unfortunately for moviegoers (though perhaps wish fulfillment for animal lovers), the film is best in those rare moments when the pets owners are pres ..
D Cist
3.0
Also when they do become a team working together it doesnt feel earned.
rachelsreviews.net
3.1
Inside look at the making of The Secret Life of Pets The Secret Life of Pets, an animated comedy about how pets live after we leave each day, is in th ..
Fres Nobee
3.8
The Secret Life of Pets is filled with sight gags and one liners.
Reel Bob
3.8
With lots of positive energy, beautiful animation and a stellar cast of characters and voices, this film is sure to be a hit this summer with the youn ..
Daily Journal
2.5
The Secret Life of Pets hopes that if its loud, frenetic and derivative enough, audiences wont notice theres little in the way of plot, characterizati ..
Host Madison
2.5
The vocal talents nicely fit the characters, with Kevin Hart being a standout as the sweet faced yet short tempered Snowball.
Flick Feast
3.0
As it happens THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS doesnt need to make nearly as much money as FINDING DORY to prove profitable.
1.5
The addition of Snowballs gang chasing them is really the only twist, here, and thats not even much of an addition.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
3.5
Every time I found myself laughing out loud, it was largely the result of the visuals.
Ex Press
3.5
McAllen, TX (78504) Today Mainly cloudy.Slight chance of an afternoon shower.
The Monitor
2.5
I find nothing amusing nor appealing in the film, and absolutely not even the ghost of anything emotionally resonant, just a lot of clattering stock i ..
Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
2.0
If The Secret Lives of Pets doesnt have teeth enough to bite the hand that feeds it, it manages at least one affectionate, roguish lick.
Nc Register
4.5
There are plenty of moments to keep you thrilled and make you laugh.
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
2.5
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The Cinema Phile Blog
1.5
Th Secret Life Of Pets is just a conventional animated film with none of the emotional weight it couldve had.
Butaca Ancha
1.5
Kids may crack up, but adults are more likely to spend their time pondering why the popcorn is so pricey.
Spokane7
2.0
Review Summary: The Secret Life of Pets is a beat for beat recreation of Toy Story, with loads of never ending slapstick gags added.
Chris Stuck Mann
3.1
Beyond a few ingenious touches here and there, The Secret Life of Pets is a fairly standard kiddie caper that borrows heavily from Toy Story with an A ..
Baltimore Magazine
2.0
But at least the adults can appreciate the superbly animated action sequences, along with those pet owner touchstones.
Family Home Theater
3.1
Yes, its often very funny and frequently entertaining. However, The Secret Life of Pets doesnt have a great deal to say.
Sandiego Union Tribune
3.0
A film with all the elements to make you have a great time at the movies.
Chilango.com
2.5
What the film ultimately lacks is any heart.There are no heartwarming moments and no real camaraderie between the characters.
Movies With Mae
3.8
No, it does not have the thematic depth, narrative complexity or emotional power of a Pixar movie.Most other animated offerings dont.
Christy Lemire
2.5
Structurally there are many elements from the Toy Story films here, but make no mistake about it, this is no Pixar movie as it lacks the heart and cle ..
Ny 1
3.8
The Secret Life Of Pets is a simple, straight forward movie, but that is part of its charm.
Dcw50
2.5
The appeal will be mainly on the surface for a few hearty laughs but nothing approaching genuine emotion.
Times Herald
1.5
The whole thing ends up feeling like a staggered joke rather than an imaginative exploration of what pets actually feel and do when their beloved owne ..
2.5
Their chemistry and the friendship that blossoms between the two lead characters is the most honest and rewarding thing about this film.
News Gazette
3.0
Thats the central conceit of The Secret Life of Pets, the latest animated comedy from Illumination, the studio behind Minions and the Despicable Me fi ..
S Fist
1.5
Kinetic at times, colourful and with scattered humour, The Secret Life Of Pets is a treat for children, but offers no great insights into the secret l ..
Live Mint
3.5
With all of the comedic stars, the film has a fair share of LOL moments. And while you wont find any revelatory insight into the mind of your pet, par ..
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
3.0
Vibrant and enjoyable, but disposable, slim and somewhat forgettable.
ABC Radio (Australia)
3.1
As is always the case with Illumination, the animation is gorgeous and the pace is brisk.
Buffalo
4.5
The Secret Life of Pets effectively taps in to escapist entertainment.
1.5
An uneven chase movie with a running time of 90 minutes that feels way too long.
4.5
The pets decorum emphasizes jokes adults will appreciate, and there are enough gratifying gags that will surely make the kids laugh.
Chase Whale
2.0
The latest animated film from Illumination Entertainment, the company behind Minions, is long on chaos but short on cleverness a loud, colorful excuse ..
Money Cnn
3.8
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Pilot Online
3.7
While there isnt anything bad about the film ... overall, the film feels half baked with the best scenes in the trailers.
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