The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

PG
2016
|
90 mins
Trailer
Poster for The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

From the studio behind Despicable Me comes this family animation set in Manhattan that looks at the lives of faithful... More

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The Secret Life of Pets (2016) | Ratings & Reviews

"From the first teaser trailer, you knew Illumination Studios (Despicable Me) had school holiday gold on its hands with The Secret Life of Pets. The full film has plenty more rock-solid gags, more than enough to give anyone of any age the jollies. It looks gorgeous too – in 2D AND 3D – with plush-toy-worthy animal designs and a pristine art direction that makes New York look cleaner, happier, and more colourful than it probably deserves."

Flicks, Liam MagurenFlicks

"The formula may be familiar, but the personalities are completely fresh, yielding a menagerie of loveable - if downright ugly - cartoon critters banding together to help these two incompatible roommates from ending up on the streets."

VarietyVariety

"Some funny-sweet observations about pets and our projections on to them."

Time OutTime Out

"The animated action is bouncy and frenetic, and if the story becomes a little too busy, it moves quickly and makes room for a barrage of jokes and even some character development."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"It's not ground-breaking, but there are laughs, and it is a good audience movie."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"Bright, breezy and beautifully animated..."

StuffStuff

"An – at times – intoxicatingly enjoyable hour-and-a-half. Go have a look. Kids optional."

StuffStuff

"Cute and funny but lacks originality."

New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand Herald

"A glorified hairball pulled together from the strands of better, more appealing movies and then noisily coughed up and disgorged at a multiplex near you."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"A film that starts off impressively but gradually tires itself out with a loud and loopy caper plot, taking a clever idea to mostly familiar places in the long run."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"An affable adventure with a strong voice cast. What it lacks in originality, it claws back with strong visual gags and a witty script."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

The Secret Life of Pets (2016) | Details

Rating
PG, Low level violence
Runtime
90
Genre
Comedy, Kids & Family
Country of origin
USA