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Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Ella-May O'Brien
Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.
Dr. Skendy
I love this movie. Why? Because... I HATE CATS and I love dogs and etc... (just kidding) It's any see montage, spec. effects and original story for 2001. year??? This is MASTER PEACE!!! Most HATERS from this review forum is STUPID MORONS EVER! Why? Because... IS NOT MOVIE FOR ANY LOVER OR CAT-DOG DEPRESSIVE HATER, this is movie for NORMAL KIDS and PEOPLES!!! So, if you like boring Godfather or some criminal-violence movies, please don't watch this good family movie. I don't know, why people HATE some normal humor, or family scenes? This movie is BEST for good people! Bad people with some psychics problems, hate this movies without real reason...
anthony-rigoni
Can you guess why this movie, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and Marmaduke are the same? It's because A) They featured cats and dogs B) They were made in the past decade C) They are a disgrace to the history of Cinema D) They have horrendous plots, god-awful special effects, and bland characters E) All of the Above If you guessed E, NO DUH!!! The plot is simple but abysmal: there is an ongoing war between cats and dogs. The main villain, Mr. Tingles(What the heck?!) plots to eliminate the dogs by inventing cheese that makes people allergic to dogs. However, a team of dogs must foil Mr. Tingles' scheme and save the day. Now, doesn't that sound stupid to you? We're all familiar with this whole cats hate dogs and dogs hate cats routine in many cartoons(Tom and Jerry and Looney Tunes for example), but I think this movie is getting carried away with that concept. The CGI effects are especially full of bull crap and this movie obviously loves seeing animals getting hurt in the process. If the Nostalgia Critic were to see this movie, he would go crazy as an ape. Like I said, this movie is like Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Marmaduke because of the bland characters, despicable special effects, a pointless plot, and a ton of other things that make this movie very bad. Who directed this piece of dog and cat crap anyway?! What?! Lawrence Guterman?! Oh no, not him! Not that moron who made Son of the Mask! Not him!! Anything but him!! Get this piece of trash of my sight and throw it in the junkyard!
byrann_gowan
When watching this, I am reminded of my childhood memories, such as the lines that I used to quote in this movie ("No, I think not, Sophie!").Basically, the plot is that Professor Brody, played by Jeff Goldblum, is trying to find a cure for Dog allergies. This is just the latest spark in the on-going conflict that is between cats and dogs. Mr. Tinkles (voiced by Sean Hayes), the antagonist in the film, needs the research, as he wants to take over the world, by making everybody allergic to dogs. So, now it's up to a Beagle named Lou (voiced by Tobey Maguire), an Anatolian Shepherd Dog named Butch (voiced by Alec Baldwin), a Saluki named Ivy (voiced by Susan Sarandon), a Chinese Crested Dog named Peek (voiced by Joe Pantoliano), and an Old English Sheepdog named Sam (voiced by Michael Clark Duncan) to save the world.This is a fun film. Period. End of story. I think it at least deserves a 6/10, but I'm going even higher than that. This was a movie that I watched during my childhood, so no, I'm not going to hate. Those people who analyze this movie do not understand that this is only supposed to be entertainment. I've also heard some complaints about Cats being the bad guys; I think that the reason for this is because of the idea that dogs are man's best friend. If I was a cat, I'd be jealous of that for sure.The acting in front of the character is great (Goldblum is good at pretty much everything he does), but if anything, it's the voice acting that's the best thing about this movie. Maguire, Baldwin, Sarandon, Pantoliano, and Duncan all do a great job as the main dogs in this film. Hayes is great as the villain. Jon Lovitz is great as his sidekick. But, to a lot of people's surprise, this film also includes...wait for it... Charlton Heston as the the mastiff, the leader of the dog agents. That's right, you heard that last part right.Overall, it's characters and plot may not be the best, but the acting and the special effects are all great. At the end of the day, it's nothing more than a fun, family film, and that's all that it should be. A 9/10 for me.
TheLittleSongbird
Cats and Dogs was a pretty entertaining film. I will admit it I think kids will enjoy it more than adults, but it is fun. It has a silly but clever plot, a commendable voice cast and some decent acting in the human cast. While there are some funny moments, there are some parts in the middle half that are lacking slightly in comedy, and the script is a tad weak in parts. Despite the film's short length, it goes along at a swift pace, and the characters are at least likable. I have to say Lou(voiced with earnest conviction by Tobey Maguire) is adorable for a dog, and while you certainly don't want to mess with villainous feline Mr Tinkles (Sean Hayes seems to having a whale of a time here), though he is cute to look at. I have to say I think the best lines came from Mr Tinkles, they were often hysterical. As I said, the voice cast do a commendable job with the material they are given, and Jeff Goldblum and Elizabeth Perkins turn in decent human performances as well. The technical aspects are very well done indeed, and the music is good. Laurence Guterman does well directing, better than he did in the dreadful Son of the Mask four years later. All in all, not perfect, but it is cute and has a great concept. Kids will love it, adults might. 7/10 Bethany Cox
