It started off well, reminded the same old wonderful story and characters. All , of course, are awesome. The story does pick up very well, but one end is kept stuck. It doesn't create any Intense atmosphere around. It seems to be a short story. Just 70 minutes of the story, rest the ending takes 15 minutes. Even the climax is in the 70. Very short. Very short. Got to check that really. It's not even a complete movie although it has many laughs. Still, the first one was better! Average try!
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pawanpunjabithewriter29 April 2020
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I didn't see the first film but this one gives a good laugh to anyone who has had a pet. The characters are funny and fit the character of the animals well.
The animation is good without being too much and the writing is along the lines of despicable me and others, with the slapstick and jokes pitched about right.
It isn't a classic like despicable me but it is certainly worth a watch for children and adults alike. -
FrenchEddieFelson1 August 2019We find the same protagonists of the first opus (Max, Duke, Snowball, Gidget, ...) confronted with new delirious adventures, which allow joyful flights with a quirky humor. Not to mention new characters such as Rooster (Harrison Ford).
As a synthesis, this second opus is ultra-vitamin! -
TheBigSick26 May 2019Narratively, the film is not without fault. In particular, the three storylines are fairly loose, and do not seem to relate to each other. Nevertheless, this does not prevent the film to be thoroughly unpredictable, wildly fun and extremely fast-paced. While introducing a new character Tiger or Hu, the film retains most of the characters from its predecessor, all of which are adorable and cute. The characters, dialogues and actions are super hilarious, and the children in the auditorium kept laughing throughout. Several scenes, including the cliff scene and the chase scenes, are pretty intense.
See the movie if you want fun and happiness. -
MovieJunkie519 July 2019Overall not on the level of the first movie but still very enjoyable and likeable, comic and interesting.
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heffa612097 July 2019Fun movie but loses track of story as others have mentioned and the eastern european bad guy stereotype is boringly outdated by now, maybe it works for US audiences still? Cute and fun characters. Louis CK's replacement did a good job.
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boblipton26 November 2021There's something of a racket when it comes to animated theatrical children's movies. You have a successful movie, there are the inevitable sequels, milking the gags and the familiar characters until all the joy has been rotted out. Fortunately this, the second movie in the inevitable at-least-a-trilogy, hasn't reached that point. The characters are still fresh, and doing absurd things that in context make sense. A couple of new characters show up, like the human baby Liam, whose fragility causes Max the dog's anxiety, and Rooster, a confident Welsh sheepdog voiced by Harrison Ford. Also Gidget the Pomeranian becomes Queen of All Cats.
Because this is aimed at children -- or, more accurately, the parents of children -- there are some morals, and they are good ones.
I had a good time watching this. Once. I feel some sympathy for the parents whose kids will keep this on constant loop. -
at_RivyuwMamak16 June 2019TheSecretLifeOfPets2 follows 3 seperate stories which forcefully stitched together near the end. Or maybe 4 stories? 🤷
Let me break these down for you. There's a story where max has to accept new human baby into the household. Then on completely unrelated story, there's a story where Max had a dog life lesson when this whole family takes a vacation to a farm.
Meanwhile there's a story where snowball tries to rescue a tiger from the abusive circus owner. Oh, and there's this story where Gidget has to infiltrate apartment full of cats.
And then just like that, all of this stories sort of merge at the end.
Sure, there were funny sequences. I giggled whenever there was Chloe on screen.
But looking at my kids had lots of good laughs when watching this, i know this was a fun experience for them.
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gayle-551568 June 2019Took my five year old grandson. He loved it and so did I. Cannot understand why anyone would give a bad review. Wonderful animation and humor.
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devpatterson3 June 2019Took the little ones to see this in their half term break, they enjoyed it so job done really. It bounces along fairly well, will never have the impact of say, a Toy Story, and not a lot in there for the grown ups, but like I say, good one for the kids.
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eparazak13 June 2019The Secret Life of Pets 2 is Illumination's latest film after Despicable Me 3, and it takes place a few years after the previous film. In it, Max and Duke go on vacation to the countryside with their owner and her newfound family. Alongside this, the other pets in New York City get into other shenanigans while the two are away.
The original Secret Life of Pets was honestly nothing special, at least to me. It felt like an enjoyable experience for younger moviegoers that keeps them quiet for an hour and a half. I will admit that the sequel has its charms. As an adult viewer, I got quite a few laughs from the film, as it has its unpredictably funny and silly moments. I thought Patton Oswalt did a great job as the replacement for Max. The animation was still very lively and larger than life, which fits the film's tone. Finally, the movie has some great messages for kids that they can take home after the film ends.
Despite these positive aspects, I had quite a few problems with the film. My biggest problem with it is with the story. After the first act, the movie divides its plot into three different stories. All of these stories are some of the most cookie-cutter, basic plots I've seen in an animted film, even from a movie from Illumination. They're all so safe and predictable, and they even feel tacked on to pad the film. The way these plots come together by the end also feel forced and unnatural. The one good thing I can say about the story, however, is that, unlike the original film, it doesn't rehash Toy Story's plot.
There really isn't that much to say about a movie as generic as this one. If I were to review the original Secret Life of Pets, I could say a lot more about it. This movie on the other hand is extremely forgettable and completely unnecessary. This is all-in-all a harmless sequel on the other hand, and I feel like kids will enjoy it. This movie, however, could not be more generic even if it tried.
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nowaisa12 June 2019Okay honestly, I went with my two daughters and expected to get bored and I think I enjoyed it more than they did! The movie was SOOO funny and so well acted. I highly recommend it!
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paul_haakonsen2 March 2020This 2019 "The Secret Life of Pets 2" is a good animated movie, although not quite as marvelous as the 2016 prequel movie.
"The Secret Life of Pets 2" is a fast-paced and fun movie for the entire family. There is virtually something for everyone in the audience here, so you can sit down and be entertained, that is for sure.
The CGI and drawing style is quite good and continues with the quality from the first movie, which is quite nice.
They have a rather good voice cast for the various roles. Which is quite good, especially for an animated movie, where having a proper cast to do the voices is alpha and omega.
If you enjoyed the 2016 "The Secret Life of Pets" animated movie, then you will definitely also like this sequel. There is a good amount of fun and laughter to be had throughout the course of this animated movie, that is guaranteed.
I am rating "The Secret Life of Pets 2" a well-deserved six out of ten stars. -
jamespitts18 July 2019This movie was completely unnecessary, most of the characters put in the poster art have no involvement in the plot. All they get is a bit of comedic relief. One of the main characters from the first movie, who was a key part of the story, was underused in the sequel. The villain seemed pretty basic and didn't have much coverage, making him seem one-dimensional. Wouldn't recommend 👎
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rmbldr-5574610 June 2019I haven't laughed at a movie so hard in a long time. The animation was awesome and the story line was really cute to boot. I need to see the first one now!😃😃😃😃
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XueHuaBingYu16 August 2019The secret life of pets 2 is a sequel of the previous animation the secret life of pets. The plot is like the previous film. It shows how the pets behave behind the owners' backs. It's like Toy Story. That's why I love this kind of animations.
To be honest, the plot is kind of simple. But it's kind of turned out to be great. The characters are cute, lovely and kind of funny. I love the fact that Max becomes so brave. Rooster seems to be kind of rude outside, but he's so good inside and also he's done a good thing on Max. Because of him, Max becomes so brave as he's now.
This animation shows the lovely relationship between humans and pets, especially dogs. Pets, they are really lovely if they are well tamed. They become the best friends in the world. So, I'd say this animation is really good one in the pets related films category.
To conclude this review, although the plot is quite simple, but it's somehow turned out to be a great animation. And also it has some exciting moments. Thus, it's really enjoyable and I've enjoyed every seconds of it. If you love pets, I'm sure that it'd be a great animation for you. -
It lacks a real plot, and instead gives us at least 3 little adventure experiences that some of the characters go through separately. Not necessarily a bad thing as it breaks it up nicely in case one is not as interesting as the other. Despite it being a visual treat, I wasn't particularly taken with this sequel, but my 2+ year old enjoyed it all in one sitting, and that's good enough for me.
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Do you have a pet? Did you ever want to know if they are just like us? If they do things odd when we humans are not around? If any of those questions crossed your mind then The film to see was The Secret Life of Pets. It was a fun, animated adventure about a few pets in the city of New York. With the success of that first film comes the sequel The Secret Life of Pets 2 where those same questions are further explored. And new questions are brought up. For any pet lover, this film is definitely for you. If you are a parent, your kids are going to love this film as well. But also anyone with a sense of humor and a heart will laugh out loud through most of this film. And maybe even get a few feels.
This sequel takes place not too far after the first film ends. Max (now voiced by Patton Oswalt, instead of Louis C.K.) Duke (Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family) and Katie (Ellie Kemper). But when Katie by happenstance meets Chuck (Pete Holmes) they get married, he moves in and eventually they have a son named Liam. At first, Max is apprehensive but he then comes to be Liam's protector. Max's protection and nerves are put to the test when the family heads out to a family farm where Max meets an alpha dog named Rooster (voiced by Harrison Ford). Meanwhile, Snowball (Kevin Hart), Gidget (Jenny Slate) and Chloe (Lake Bell) get into some hijinks of their own when they meet a new dog Daisy (Tiffany Haddish).
The whole original cast comes back for the sequel with a few new voice actors that I have mentioned. Being that this is a sequel, the story does pull focus a bit on certain groups of characters. It's much like an Avengers movie when multiple stories are all happening at once. But it comes together well on screen and all makes seen. Even coming to a head at the end of the film in a very hilarious way. The whole cast is excellent with Harrison Ford being a stand out in a small role. But much like the first film Hart & Slate's characters get the best moments. I find it amusing that an animated feature lets these comedic actors flex their muscles and they shine. Oswalt replacing C.K. works well and fits well with the story. Its almost as if they built the story around him, playing to his acting strengths.
The animation is done in a very interesting way. It's much like the Illumination style that they have gone with the Minions and Despicable Me series. Lots of long characters and the characters that get the focus of the story get fleshed out the best. It doesn't take away from the experience but it is noticeable. Thankfully none of the characters are the same. They each stand out and get their own moments. Co-directors Chris Renaud and Jonathan del Va (who doesn't get credited at the end of the film) know how to place a joke that kids will get and follow that up with a joke that will go over well with the adults in the audience. 90% of the gags land well, some even kill better than can be expected. I found myself hysterically laughing at a few of the gags.
The film does have a nice message of stepping out of your comfort zone and asking for help. There are a few moments when you can see these animals have issues that mirror humans, especially kids growing up. But it's a nice universal message or two that parents should take to heart as well. The film doesn't beat you over the head with it either. It's still pretty damn funny and entertaining all the while having a little something to say. Also, it's nice to see an animated feature where there are no songs or characters singing. The film follows a few interwoven stories and doesn't need a song to push it along. (Although, after the credits, there is a hilarious musical moment with one of the main character, I can take that because I was crying laughing)
The Secret Life of Pets 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel on animated features, but it does what the first film did best. It's an entertaining, funny animated feature with a great cast of actors and actresses who keep the story going. Their characters are great, the setting and animation are interesting. I enjoy the first film but this second film had me rolling in laughter. I can definitely see the film getting a third chapter. Everything that the first film does well, this second feature improves upon. I would call that a success in the sequel film world. -
lisafordeay2 June 2019The Secret Life of Pets 2 is the sequel to the 2016 film of the same name and replacing Louis CK is Patton Oswald as Max and this time Max and Duke's owner Katie is now married with a kid called Chuck. So the gang go off for a week away to the countryside to see Katie's husband's father while Max and Duke meet Rooster(Harrison Ford) who takes care of the farm. Back in NYC and Snowball(Kevin Hart) wants to be a superhero and teams up with Daisy(Tiffany Hadish) who wants his help to save a circus tiger.
Overall this was a great movie. It's the exact same as the first one and the humour is funny.
Perfect for a family afternoon
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katetelford1 June 2019This was brilliant for the 5, 9 & 10 year olds who saw it, they thoroughly enjoyed it and laughed. This is a kids film, and a good one. Adults giving this serious reviews need to get a grip.
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stronglook31 May 2019My 5 year son and I went to see this with another 5 year old and they had a great 90 minutes! Adult rating 6/10, Kids rating 4/5
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AdrenalinDragon24 May 2019A very large chunk of The Secret Life of Pets 2 is pointless and dumb. The movie focuses on three different sets of characters in three different plots, and two of them are entirely filler. It reaches the credits at around the 80 minute mark and I'd say about 20 minutes of the runtime is the actual plot (Snowball and the Circus Tiger). Worst of all, the main character Max gets the least amount of screentime and his subplot contributes almost nothing aside from hearing Harrison Ford voice an animal. The Cat subplot is just there for stupid gags and contributes nothing as well.
It really felt like three different episodes or short films stitched together to make it feature length and you know what it wouldn't be so bad if it was at least entertaining to watch. Sadly, the jokes are not funny at all and the whole thing is bland and uninspiring. Honestly, for me it made the first Secret Life of Pets seem not too bad in comparison. At least that one had structure and felt like an actual movie even if it wasn't original. The Secret Life of Pets 2 didn't even entertain the kids in my cinema so I consider it a waste of time and easily one of Illumination's worst movies.
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momoquads27 May 2019Not a 10 out of 10 because there are three distinct plots that converge at the end instead of a movie length story. It felt almost like a show as opposed to a movie, but it was funny and cute and emotion provoking.
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view_and_review12 June 2019Part two of The Secret Life of Pets tracks three separate stories that are loosely tied together. There's Max (Patton Oswalt) who needs to overcome his irrational fear of everything. There's Snowball (Kevin Hart) who fancies himself a superhero of sorts and goes on a mission. And there's Gidget (Jenny Slate) who has to infiltrate a hoard of cats to retrieve a toy.
The three separate story lines offered variety for the otherwise weary viewer. I thought the movie was adequate, nothing special. All of the main characters are comedians and I think they gave the script as much of a humorous vibe as they could. There were precious few laughs, even from my nine-year-old. Still, we left the theater satisfied. -
lordkrythic31 May 2019That is the best review I can give, right there in the title. There was an actual plot in the first movie. This is just a series of events, with really no cohesion at all. I guess this is what happens when they just want to make something to collect easy revenue. It's just unfortunate that they writers didn't really care about the movie.