Max undertakes a thrilling rescue of a mindless sheep at the direction of Rooster. Gidget dreams up a homey, cliché vision of married life with Max, complete with pups. Snowball is the star of his own fantasy superhero sequence, portrayed in traditional animation reminiscent of the stylings of Bob Kane. When Max’ owner takes him to a vet for relief of his anxiety, Max finds himself in a waiting room filled with neurotic pets that make his problem seem trivial. Some funny and imaginative scenes enliven the film. This pits them against a pack of trained wolves and their evil master.
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When Cocker Spaniel Daisy implores him to rescue an abused tiger cub from a cruel circus owner, they team up to free the helpless animal. The delusional rabbit comes to believe that he is one. The final storyline features Snowball, whose owner dresses him as a superhero. Not until she learns “the way of the cat” from Chloe will she be ready. When the bee-shaped ball is (inevitably) lost, it’s up to Gidget to retrieve it from an apartment where an elderly cat lady houses dozens of tough, nasty cats. The second storyline details the efforts of puffy Pomeranian Gidget to guard Max’s favorite toy while he’s away. Things change dramatically when farm dog Rooster teaches Max the meaning of bravery. It’s a difficult trip for Max, who obsesses over Liam’s safety to the point of a nervous breakdown. The first act showcases Max and Duke’s new family (including toddler Liam) as they vacation at a family-owned farm. The film eschews straightforward narrative this time, instead focusing on episodic, alternating storylines that do not come together until the brief third act.
Illumination is becoming Pixar’s closest rival in well-produced franchise properties, and Pets 2 cements that growing reputation. Also returning is a majority of the original voice cast. Both are Illumination veterans who worked extensively on the Despicable Me and Minions franchises. Director Chris Renaud, who directed the first film, is back on board for the sequel, aided by co-director Jonathan del Val. Frankly, it’s good to have them back.Ĭonsistency and continuity greatly helped this film. However, after grossing $363 million domestically ($875 million worldwide), it was certain that the pet’s secret lives would be busy once again. Doggies Max and Duke had learned to happily co-exist, Gidget the Pomeranian continued to dream of marrying Max, Pops retired, Snowball the anarchist rabbit was happily adopted, and pampered feline Chloe presumably busied herself packing on a few more pounds. When we last saw the Secret Life of Pets crew in 2016, all of them were contented indeed.
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