The Truth About Cats & Dogs
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  • Starring: Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman
  • Summary: Abby, a talk-radio veterinarian whose self-perceived lack of attractiveness masks her wit and warmth, recruits her neighbor, the beautiful but not so bright Noelle, to act as her stand-in when she makes a date over the phone with Brian. Cyrano-like complications ensue when the charade goes too far and both women fall for Brian, who is attracted to the combination of Abby’s personality and Noelle’s beauty. (Fox)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Janet Maslin
    90
    Ms. Garofalo, in a lovely, winning performance, gives Abby lots of heart while also making defensive snappishness a big part of her charm.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    80
    DJ Audrey Wells' crafty screenplay brims with truths about the sexes, providing great lines for Garofalo, and great business for Thurman's confused waif, and cranks the feelgood factor up so high it's almost off the scale.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    60
    What really makes The Truth About Cats & Dogs special in places however, is Garofalo's dry, self-effacing wit and Thurman's ditzy, old-style Hollywood glamour.
  4. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Sarah Kerr
    30
    Garofalo has a certain barbed charm, but it's put to shallow use here.

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  1. silarpac
    7
    I liked this movie because I thought it was funny and I also liked the music. It wasn't very original but the actors, especially Garofalo did a good job. If you don't like her you won't like the movie. If you are squeamish about masturbation you might have a problem with it. Smart but plain girls will like it and animal lovers will like it.… Expand

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