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Cats And Dogs [2001]
from Warner Home Video
starring Alec Baldwin, Tobey Maguire, Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins, Alexander Pollock
directed by Lawrence Guterman

Features:

• PAL
• Widescreen

Editorial Review:

How can you hate a movie that features ninja Siamese cats wreaking havoc with their kung fu prowess? Cats & Dogs is an effects-laden family film that mystifies cat fanciers by casting dogs as the undisputed heroes in all-out warfare with nefarious felines. Hidden headquarters and high-tech gadgets are featured on both sides of this age-old battle. On the feline side, the long-haired Persian Mr. Tinkles (voice of Sean Hayes) plots to sabotage the efforts of Professor Brody (Jeff Goldblum) to discover a cure for human allergies to dogs. On the canine side, stalwart shepherd Butch (voice of Alec Baldwin) trains the mistakenly recruited beagle puppy Lou (voice of Tobey Maguire) to foil Mr. Tinkles's scheme--a mission that begins when Mrs. Brody (Elizabeth Perkins) adopts Lou for her son Scott (Alexander Pollock).

Using combinations of live animals, animatronic puppets and digital wizardry, Cats & Dogs has just enough imagination to match its effects, climaxing with a feline global-domination scheme involving mice sprayed with chemicals that will make all humans allergic to dogs. Goldblum and Perkins gamely play second fiddles to this menagerie of mayhem and, as madcap "realism" gives way to cartoonish fantasy, the movie escalates into utter chaos, burdened by lame jokes but highlighted by a furry supporting cast including a Saluki hound (voice of Susan Sarandon), a shaggy sheepdog (voice of Michael Clarke Duncan), and a Chinese hairless techno-geek named Peek (voice of Joe Pantoliano). Though never as charming as the Babe movies, Cats & Dogs is harmless fun--especially for dog lovers. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• A FUN KIDS FILM
  Without a doubt, 2001 was a year filled with rising stars, surprise box office hits, good movies and trends, which go against the norm. "Cats & Dogs" is the latest to join an elite list including "Atlantis: The Lost Empire," "Dr. Dolittle 2," "Spy Kids," "See Spot Run" and "Shrek;" proves family oriented films will entertain all ages.
  "Cats & Dogs" is one of the most unique adventure films I have seen because it combines humor, intelligence and the technical savvy to call itself a box-office... more info

• Super hero Pet Movie !!!
  Some animal movies aren't worth seeing more than once or twice, but this one is worth seeing many times! It won't go down in history as a classic, but it certainly puts you in a good mood and keeps you there!
  I love dogs, and the one in this movie ("Lou") is just adorable! Tobey Maguire is the perfect voice for him, and Sean Hayes is hysterically funny as Mr. Tinkles' voice! The writers should have gotten several awards for the script! Jeff Goldblum is always good, so it's no surprise that his... more info

• Cats And Dogs, This Film rules!
  
  Amazing film, all the kids i know love it!
  How can people hate,
  the acting and voices are great
  the effects are extrodinary,
  and the plot is fab!
  

• SpeCATular & Dogtastic!
  I didn't know what to expect when I first watched this movie years ago... but its been one of my fave films ever since!
  I won't go into detail about the story, as other reviews have already done that, but it really is very well made and very witty.
  The highlight of the film, in my opinion, is the little Russian cat!!! I still do the impressions and it is the part that sticks out most in my mind!
  With comedy for children and adults alike this should definitely be added to your dvd... more info

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