Cats & Dogs

Name: Cats & Dogs
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: July 4, 2001
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 47

2001

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 4, 2001 | PG

Summary: Using a combination of live action plus cutting-edge technology including sophisticated puppetry and computer animation, the ancient and secret rivalry between cats and dogs is brought to the big screen -- complete with heroes, assassins, double agents, high-tech gadgets and, of course, a plot to take over the world! (Warner Brothers)

Director: Lawrence Guterman

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 87 min

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Jane Horwitz

Surprisingly witty and sophisticated spy movie spoof that will tickle adult pet lovers and still capture kids 6 and older with its boy-and-his-dog love story and pet slapstick. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

For its first hour, it's a delightful cloak-and-dagger comedy starring a brave Beagle James Bond and a depraved Persian Dr. Evil. Read full review

Jack Mathews

As delicious as this premise is, Cats & Dogs is about as funny as a hairball left on your pillow. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

This comically intended battle of the species is family entertainment for families that will buy anything. Read full review

Paula Nechak

"Shrek" had some refreshing, genre-twisting innovation but Cats & Dogs plays it safe and nice instead and, by not taking risks, doesn't quite make it out of the doghouse. Read full review

Mr. Showbiz Kevin Maynard

A matted hairball of a kiddie flick that's alternately maudlin and slapstickishly violent.

Joe Morgenstern

Grindingly tedious.

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bagelman

Mar 14, 2021

Loved this silly movie as a kid. Cats turning into villains and TAKING OVER THE WORLD, and only special dog agents can stop them. This is a kids movie through and through, and mature audiences (and cat lovers) probably won't enjoy it. Objectively it's probably terrible and it's been decadesLoved this silly movie as a kid. Cats turning into villains and TAKING OVER THE WORLD, and only special dog agents can stop them. This is a kids movie through and through, and mature audiences (and cat lovers) probably won't enjoy it. Objectively it's probably terrible and it's been decades since I've watched it but I won't apologize for liking it.… Expand

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fordemgood

Jul 9, 2017

movie of my childhood. rest assured you will enjoy watching it. it is funny rave, that does not pretend to be a high art. but if you haven't seen it 10 years ago, do not watch it, because you won't understand this trash and won't enjoy it.

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MovieLonely94

Oct 26, 2010

this movie is totally incredible.

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WriteFilmLive21

Mar 16, 2013

You need look no further than the back of the DVD case to realize "Cats & Dogs" is going to be a cheesy CGI romp-fest from the get-go. And trust me it, it is a VERY cheesy, VERY CGI romp-fest, right down to the "Mission Impossible"-styled music and gadgetry, ninja cats, and a felineYou need look no further than the back of the DVD case to realize "Cats & Dogs" is going to be a cheesy CGI romp-fest from the get-go. And trust me it, it is a VERY cheesy, VERY CGI romp-fest, right down to the "Mission Impossible"-styled music and gadgetry, ninja cats, and a feline thirsting for world domination by way of a plan centering around a scientist's upcoming formula for a dog allergy cure. The story? Eh. The effects? It might take some work to get past them at points. The only reason I still kinda like this movie is because, for however many times it falls flat, there is some memorable comedy to be found mostly from the main cat villain. "Stand still I need to crush you." "I want you to stay here. Because I hate you." This is another of those rather over-the-top, silly villains, but here there are a handful of moments that I think make the movie well worth watching every now and again. Hell, at a few points it even comes close to being emotionally heartfelt. It's another guilty pleasure for me.… Expand

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Toasty87

Jul 12, 2020

Terrible script and attempts at comedy falls flat every time and just tries to hard.

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cameronmorewood

Nov 12, 2012

A short, sweet, romp that would've worked a lot better as a half-hour show on Nickelodeon.

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StannyCartvski

Sep 16, 2016

This movie sucks hard. A terrible movie because cats are made bad. Dogs should be the bad ones here! I'm terrified of pitfalls and bichons suck. Plus, there were just terrible graphics.

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