Jeff Goldblum,
Elizabeth Perkins,
Miriam Margolyes,
Alexander Pollock,
Tobey Maguire
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This talking-animal action comedy from Lawrence Guterman, the co-director of Antz (1998), follows on the heels of the Babe and Dr. Dolittle films. Unknown to humans, a secret war has been raging betwe... read more
Directed by: Larry Guterman, Lawrence Guterman
Release Date: July 4, 2001
Keywords:
family,
kids,
special effects,
jeff goldblum,
talking animals,
take over,
James Bond ,
Jeff Goldblum ,
Alec Baldwin ,
Sean Hayes
DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001
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November 5, 2011The film's concept is quite interesting and Im sure a lot of people would have loved the idea of it. But the film itself is a complete mess. The jokes aren't that great and are rather hit and miss for all the family including the children. There's no development into the characte... read more
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October 31, 2011Clever CGI vs. Unimaginative idea. I've got nothing wrong with the realms of fantasy, talking animals is fine by me but I think they went too far in humanising the animals here. It also wasn't very funny and to be honest I hate these films and would rather my kids watch something... read more
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May 7, 2011This film is about the war against cats and dogs.
Pros good action and spy parts.
Cons
Weak plot
Bad acting
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October 22, 2010Some kids films have the ability to be better than some of the films suitable for older people - sadly, this is not one of them.
I can see the appeal for kids, it's novel, but I lost interest very early on. -
June 7, 201007/06/2010 (DVD)
I saw this back in the day when I was still in school and I loved it! I thought I'd go out of my way and hire it cause I am aware that there is a sequel coming soon so I wanna refresh the memory before "Part 2" is out.
Watching this again was quite interesting... read more -
Critic Reviews
November 6, 2002
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
January 6, 2002
Jane Horwitz, Washington Post
A surprisingly witty and sophisticated spy movie spoof that will tickle adult pet lovers and still capture kids 6 and older with its boy-and- his-dog love story and pet slapstick.
July 12, 2001
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
After a while, the film's massive explosions make Swordfish look like a chick flick. Full Review
July 6, 2001
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Spends too much time chewing on its computer effects or purring over its animatronic puppetry and too little taming its amusing premise. Full Review
July 5, 2001
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
Is about as original as, well, your typical summer assembly-line family entertainment. Full Review
July 5, 2001
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Ultimately the filmmakers have relied on premise rather than plot, and the device wears out despite the spoof's brevity.
July 5, 2001
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle
The best way to enjoy Cats & Dogs, like puppy love, is to go into it with lowered expectations. Full Review
July 5, 2001
Melissa Ward Aguilar, Houston Chronicle
There is some mild language and lots of animal slapstick -- à la Wile E. Coyote vs. Roadrunner -- that may be a little much for small children. But most kids will find the action fun and the animals h... Full Review
July 5, 2001
Bruce Newman, San Jose Mercury News
Even at a Chihuahua-sized 83 minutes, the movie begins to feel funny in the same way that having the neighbor's dog attach himself to your leg is funny. You laugh while you're wishing you could pull y... Full Review
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