

A secondary plot thread that revolves around Gidget leading the charge to rescue Max is likewise enjoyable, thanks to the fine work by the voice actors behind Max's non-human neighbors - including, the determined pomeranian Gidget (Jenny Slate) jolly-but-hyperactive pug Mel (Bobby Moynihan) apathetic, but secretly caring, tabby cat Chloe (Lake Bell) easy-going dachshund Buddy (Hannibal Buress) tiny but spirited parakeet Sweet Pea (Tara Strong) and Tiberius (Albert Brooks), a lonely red-tailed hawk who struggles to contain his predatory urges. ( Louie) and Eric Stonestreet ( Modern Family) are well-cast as the voices of the domesticated Max and unrefined Duke, respectively, and their clashing personalities creates a fun dynamic between the characters - one that carries the central narrative thread in The Secret Life of Pets. Overall, an uneven film that becomes somewhat tiresome after a while.Snowball (Kevin Hart) from The Secret Life of Pets In other words, and this will sound weird, the film was much better when it had little in the way of plot (one of the reasons I loved "Minions" is because it was less wedding to plot and more to fun).

Instead of being cute like the film had been, it tries to get edgy and it misfires. The notion of human-hating animals living in the sewers and stealing dog pound trucks is pretty stupid.and unappealing. Once the two dogs, Max and Duke, got lost.so did the story. However, the film simply did not maintain this momentum. I was very impressed with this.as well as watching all the various pets acting like pets. The opening sequence is simply breaktaking-with some of the best CGI you'll ever see.

While I am thrilled that the studio decided to do something other than yet another sequel, "The Secret Life of Pets" is a highly uneven movie.

"The Secret Life of Pets" is a very successful film from Universal, the same folks who brought us the "Despicable Me" franchise.
