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!
262 Reviews
Harmless family fun with enough laughs for adults as well
coombsstephen15 June 2019
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.
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.
An excellent sequel!
FrenchEddieFelson1 August 2019
We 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!
As a synthesis, this second opus is ultra-vitamin!
Intense and entertaining
TheBigSick26 May 2019
Narratively, 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.
See the movie if you want fun and happiness.
It's ok
MovieJunkie519 July 2019
Outdated russian stereotypes, but nice
heffa612097 July 2019
Fun 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.
I Hold My Head Erect And Whistle A Happy Tune So No One Will Suspect I'm Afraid
boblipton26 November 2021
There'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.
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.
A cute and funny movie for kids under 10, where storylines don't matter with them
at_RivyuwMamak16 June 2019
TheSecretLifeOfPets2 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.
(at) RivyuwMamak
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.
(at) RivyuwMamak
Lots of fun!
gayle-551568 June 2019
Good one for the kids
devpatterson3 June 2019
Took 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.
It may entertain kids, but Secret Life 2 is an unnecessary, generic sequel that is filled with fluff.
eparazak13 June 2019
The 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.
4/10
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.
4/10
Must watch no matter how old you are
nowaisa12 June 2019
Almost as good as the first movie...
paul_haakonsen2 March 2020
This 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.
"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.
Excellent Movie
rmbldr-5574610 June 2019
A great pets related animation.
XueHuaBingYu16 August 2019
The 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.
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.
Not as well structured as the first, but still good fun nonetheless.
alexqueens30 October 2019
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.
Hilarious Fun Family Sequel For Pets & Kids Alike
TheJohnnyPHreak26 May 2019
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.
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.
Very enjoyable
katetelford1 June 2019
It's a fine kids movie!
stronglook31 May 2019
The Filler Life of Pets
AdrenalinDragon24 May 2019
A 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.
2.5/10
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.
2.5/10
Overcoming Fears
view_and_review12 June 2019
Part 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.
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.
Nothing Happens
lordkrythic31 May 2019
That 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.
Yawn
treborquest15 August 2019
Ok, I gave it 6 stars, because I thought it was entertaining, but to be honest, this just couldn't keep my attention. it was like watching a compilation of short clips instead of a full movie and yes, there are many funy parts in it, which is why it gets 6 and not lower, it just wasn't cinema worthy. it was just.... meh.
Reading the reviews here and seeing people give it 10 starts makes me wonder what other movies those people have ever watched, because if you give this 10 stars, then what if you see a really good movie. So people. lets just be realistic when we rate movies ok?
Well That was Slightly Surprising..
Clank_Zoka26 May 2019
The first Secret Life of Pets could of been amazing, from the teaser trailer and some of the trailers, could be one of the biggest surprises of the year, however it turned out to be disappointing, but still good, it has wonderful animation, great voice-acting, excellent dialogue and a fun story with heart, it's not quite one of the Illumination's best but it's still a enjoyable family flick!, so I was quite excited for the sequel which I think should be better then what the first did, so I saw the movie yesterday here in the UK, (sorry US, you'll have to wait for a few weeks till it's out) it got released yesterday and.... it was actually better, not by much but a improvement, so let's talk about it.
Max (Patten Oswald, instead of Louis C.K) and the gang are back in this new adventure!, Max and Duke (Eric StoneStreet) are going to the farm with Katie (Ellie Kemper), her new husband Chuck and their only child Liam who Max is very attached to and will protect him from any danger, while that's going on, Snowball (Kevin Hart) is now a hero instead of a villain, his mission is to help Daisy (Tiffany Haddish) rescue this tiger named Hu from the Circus leader named Sergei (Nick Kroll) and his sidekick Little Sergei, finally Gidget is asked to look after Max's Busy Bee toy, but after losing it to a apartment of cats, Gidget has to learn how to act like a cat to get the toy back, so as you can tell there is so much going on, just like any other animated sequel really, it just loses focus and all of it's sub plot are loosely connected, each one is focused on one mission, however I was interested in all of them, except the Gidget subplot which is made for comedy, while it is funny, it has no purpose and it's quite pointless, however the other two are so much more interesting, Max and Duke meet a new character named Rooster (Harrison Ford.... I'm not kidding) and with Rooster's help, Max's side is more meaningful, learning not to be scared and have faith in yourself, it's funny, cute and it makes the movie have a purpose, Snowball's plot is more action packed and exciting!, which makes the movie goes by quickly while I was having fun, not to mention a really great third act, sure the writing is weak and the plot is very predicable and quite rushed with not much new material to work with, but the writers and Chris Renaud did the best they can with a sequel like this.
The animation still remains the same, but still just as wonderful as the first movie, it still has strong character designs, character animation, lovely background of New York City, it has energy and a lot of colour to it, so the animation still looks amazing even not much as changed, as for the new elements, they also work as well, I like the action scenes that involve Snowball at the Circus, Max at the farm, there's always something visually pleasant about these scenes, it always makes the animation go above and beyond what Illumination can truly do, that and with some new characters, their designs stand out very well like Daisy Rooster and the Wolves, the animation may still remain the same, with a few minor changes but it's just as beautiful as it was before.
The characters are fun and memorable for the most part, Max is actually more likeable and fun, he has to learn to how to not be afraid and have faith, since he wants to protect Liam from any harm, he's still funny and charming as he was before and his purpose here makes more sense, I liked Max a lot more here then the first movie and still one of my favourite, Duke is just there for comedy purposes, still funny and entertaining but not much to him, Snowball has a bigger role here, instead of a antagonist, he is a superhero, he's still funny, crazy, enjoyable and more likeable, he's still my favourite character here, now for Rooster who is just awesome and funny, he helps Max find his confidence and he's a lot of fun, he's also another favourite character of mine in this movie, as for everyone else, you can just remove them and it wouldn't change a thing, Chloe (Lake Bell), Mel (Bobby Moynihan), Buddy (Hannibal Buress) are pointless and don't do much expect comedy, Gidget may still be cute and funny but there isn't too much to her and her subplot is pointless, Pops (Dana Carvey) is only in there for a few minutes and that's pretty much it, Liam I guess has a purpose, while he is the child of Katie and Chuck, he doesn't all that much expect like a dog like Max and Duke, Katie isn't the movie as much so she doesn't do much and Chuck is just the same, Daisy is a okay new character as a supporting character who helps Snowball rescue Hu, as for Hu, he is quite cute and has a great character design, the villains are actually alright, as for our first actual human antagonist, Sergei is threatening and interesting, but not a whole lot to him, same can be said about his sidekick Little Sergei, he doesn't say anything which is strange and he's with Sergei incase trouble goes down, the wolves are more supporting antagonists, the voice acting is pretty solid I think, I was okay with Patten Oswald as Max, not distracting and it's quite close to Louis C.K's voice, he is great as always like he was In Ratatouille as Remy, Eric Stonestreet is still really fun as Duke, Jenny Slate is cute as Gidget, Lake Bell is still a perfect choice for Chloe, Kevin Hart is hilarious as Snowball, Bobby Moynihan and Hannibal Buress are charming as Mel and Buddy, Tiffany Haddish is also very cute and likeable as Daisy, Harrison Ford is surprisingly great as Rooster, lastly Nick Kroll is threatening as Sergei, Dana Carvey is still funny as Pops, Ellie Kemper is fine as Katie and everyone else does their job fine, the characters are a mixed bag, some are fun, memorable, meaningful and funny, the rest are pointless, but thanks to the voice acting, it doesn't quite take away the pointlessness.
Well.... not quite what I wanted but it is close to what I want in a way, the Secret Life of Pets 2 is a surprisingly pretty good sequel to the first movie, slightly better and it has improved, not majorly, but it's still a improvement, it's still funny, the story has more meaning to it and it has two subplots that are fun and interesting, the animation is just as strong as the first movie, the new characters are fun, and some of the old characters are still funny and entertaining!, however it's easily predictable with far too much going on and Gidget's Subplot is pointless, it does feel rushed and not much new material is added here, that and some of the recurring characters don't do a lot in the movie expect do it for comedy purposes, but the voice acting does save these recurring characters from being completely pointless, if you want a simple but fun animated family film, then give this one a watch, if you like the first movie you'll most likely like this one, or if you like Illumination you'll like this one, you don't really need to watch the first movie in order the watch this since it doesn't have a lot connected to the first movie, but if you hate the first movie and Illumination then you'll dislike this movie, while it's not great, I mean far from it, but it's not bad either, just pretty good.
I'm going to give Secret Life of Pets 2 a 7.7/10.
Max (Patten Oswald, instead of Louis C.K) and the gang are back in this new adventure!, Max and Duke (Eric StoneStreet) are going to the farm with Katie (Ellie Kemper), her new husband Chuck and their only child Liam who Max is very attached to and will protect him from any danger, while that's going on, Snowball (Kevin Hart) is now a hero instead of a villain, his mission is to help Daisy (Tiffany Haddish) rescue this tiger named Hu from the Circus leader named Sergei (Nick Kroll) and his sidekick Little Sergei, finally Gidget is asked to look after Max's Busy Bee toy, but after losing it to a apartment of cats, Gidget has to learn how to act like a cat to get the toy back, so as you can tell there is so much going on, just like any other animated sequel really, it just loses focus and all of it's sub plot are loosely connected, each one is focused on one mission, however I was interested in all of them, except the Gidget subplot which is made for comedy, while it is funny, it has no purpose and it's quite pointless, however the other two are so much more interesting, Max and Duke meet a new character named Rooster (Harrison Ford.... I'm not kidding) and with Rooster's help, Max's side is more meaningful, learning not to be scared and have faith in yourself, it's funny, cute and it makes the movie have a purpose, Snowball's plot is more action packed and exciting!, which makes the movie goes by quickly while I was having fun, not to mention a really great third act, sure the writing is weak and the plot is very predicable and quite rushed with not much new material to work with, but the writers and Chris Renaud did the best they can with a sequel like this.
The animation still remains the same, but still just as wonderful as the first movie, it still has strong character designs, character animation, lovely background of New York City, it has energy and a lot of colour to it, so the animation still looks amazing even not much as changed, as for the new elements, they also work as well, I like the action scenes that involve Snowball at the Circus, Max at the farm, there's always something visually pleasant about these scenes, it always makes the animation go above and beyond what Illumination can truly do, that and with some new characters, their designs stand out very well like Daisy Rooster and the Wolves, the animation may still remain the same, with a few minor changes but it's just as beautiful as it was before.
The characters are fun and memorable for the most part, Max is actually more likeable and fun, he has to learn to how to not be afraid and have faith, since he wants to protect Liam from any harm, he's still funny and charming as he was before and his purpose here makes more sense, I liked Max a lot more here then the first movie and still one of my favourite, Duke is just there for comedy purposes, still funny and entertaining but not much to him, Snowball has a bigger role here, instead of a antagonist, he is a superhero, he's still funny, crazy, enjoyable and more likeable, he's still my favourite character here, now for Rooster who is just awesome and funny, he helps Max find his confidence and he's a lot of fun, he's also another favourite character of mine in this movie, as for everyone else, you can just remove them and it wouldn't change a thing, Chloe (Lake Bell), Mel (Bobby Moynihan), Buddy (Hannibal Buress) are pointless and don't do much expect comedy, Gidget may still be cute and funny but there isn't too much to her and her subplot is pointless, Pops (Dana Carvey) is only in there for a few minutes and that's pretty much it, Liam I guess has a purpose, while he is the child of Katie and Chuck, he doesn't all that much expect like a dog like Max and Duke, Katie isn't the movie as much so she doesn't do much and Chuck is just the same, Daisy is a okay new character as a supporting character who helps Snowball rescue Hu, as for Hu, he is quite cute and has a great character design, the villains are actually alright, as for our first actual human antagonist, Sergei is threatening and interesting, but not a whole lot to him, same can be said about his sidekick Little Sergei, he doesn't say anything which is strange and he's with Sergei incase trouble goes down, the wolves are more supporting antagonists, the voice acting is pretty solid I think, I was okay with Patten Oswald as Max, not distracting and it's quite close to Louis C.K's voice, he is great as always like he was In Ratatouille as Remy, Eric Stonestreet is still really fun as Duke, Jenny Slate is cute as Gidget, Lake Bell is still a perfect choice for Chloe, Kevin Hart is hilarious as Snowball, Bobby Moynihan and Hannibal Buress are charming as Mel and Buddy, Tiffany Haddish is also very cute and likeable as Daisy, Harrison Ford is surprisingly great as Rooster, lastly Nick Kroll is threatening as Sergei, Dana Carvey is still funny as Pops, Ellie Kemper is fine as Katie and everyone else does their job fine, the characters are a mixed bag, some are fun, memorable, meaningful and funny, the rest are pointless, but thanks to the voice acting, it doesn't quite take away the pointlessness.
Well.... not quite what I wanted but it is close to what I want in a way, the Secret Life of Pets 2 is a surprisingly pretty good sequel to the first movie, slightly better and it has improved, not majorly, but it's still a improvement, it's still funny, the story has more meaning to it and it has two subplots that are fun and interesting, the animation is just as strong as the first movie, the new characters are fun, and some of the old characters are still funny and entertaining!, however it's easily predictable with far too much going on and Gidget's Subplot is pointless, it does feel rushed and not much new material is added here, that and some of the recurring characters don't do a lot in the movie expect do it for comedy purposes, but the voice acting does save these recurring characters from being completely pointless, if you want a simple but fun animated family film, then give this one a watch, if you like the first movie you'll most likely like this one, or if you like Illumination you'll like this one, you don't really need to watch the first movie in order the watch this since it doesn't have a lot connected to the first movie, but if you hate the first movie and Illumination then you'll dislike this movie, while it's not great, I mean far from it, but it's not bad either, just pretty good.
I'm going to give Secret Life of Pets 2 a 7.7/10.
Worth a watch
MythoGenesis24 May 2019
Admittedly, it probably wasn't necessary to follow the first and could have been a stand alone film, but the kids will love it. Fun and energetic, with plenty of dynamic characters I'd recommend but only if you really enjoy animation.
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