The Secret Life of Pets 2

Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 7, 2019

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 111 Ratings

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WestimationsSep 23, 2019

This movie was alright, in my opinion. The script wasn't as good as the first movie, but the animation is really fun to look at. The characters are ok, but the script kind of brings them down. It's not a great movie, but it's stillThis movie was alright, in my opinion. The script wasn't as good as the first movie, but the animation is really fun to look at. The characters are ok, but the script kind of brings them down. It's not a great movie, but it's still enjoyable.

Story: 5/10
Animation: 9/10
Characters: 6/10
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DerekReideJun 7, 2019

‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ is one giant furball of fun! It’s definitely better than the original and it kept me locked in on the screen with funny jokes, great animation, as always, and a star-studded cast. Yet another great asset to‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ is one giant furball of fun! It’s definitely better than the original and it kept me locked in on the screen with funny jokes, great animation, as always, and a star-studded cast. Yet another great asset to Illumination!… Expand

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TheQuietGamerNov 17, 2019

A simple, cute kids movie with rambunctious comedy and a little bit of sentimentality thrown in for good measure. It checks every box when it comes to wholesome family entertainment and is even a slight improvement over its predecessor. TheA simple, cute kids movie with rambunctious comedy and a little bit of sentimentality thrown in for good measure. It checks every box when it comes to wholesome family entertainment and is even a slight improvement over its predecessor. The plot is more original (the first was a riff on Toy Story) and it's nowhere near as dark or violent since the action is delivered in a more slapstick manner.

I've seen a lot of criticism directed at the story being comprised of three separate threads, but personally I didn't find that to be an issue as it allowed for a wider variety of humorous scenarios to unfold while giving memorable side-characters like Gidget and Snowball something to do without having to shoehorn them into Max's adventure. I also feel they all came together nicely in the end.

The animation is absolutely gorgeous. Very bright and colorful. The pets themselves are of course adorable. I really liked how, minus the talking part, they all felt like real animals as a lot of their behavior is true to life even when played up for laughs or action. The voice acting is top-notch and has the added bonus of Patton Oswalt proving to be a better fit for Max than Louis C.K. did.

What's holding this back though is that it really is a movie just for the kids. Despite its best efforts there isn't enough depth to really grab adults in the same way a Pixar flick would. That's not to say parents might not still enjoy it for its silly sense of humor, but at the end of the day is simply a joke machine and not much else. Yet, it does take a step in the right direction as far as tone goes which has me more excited for a potential future for this franchise than the first one ever did.… Expand

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RalfbergsJun 21, 2020

Saw first one, didn't go in this with some crazy expectations, i mean it is family movie. if you like kids you will enjoy it, this is not a movie like going for masterpiece or magnificient plot or something. Just fun movie for family.

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manningn15Jun 10, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the original and I loved this one even more. The animation was just as terrific as it was in the first one. I loved how there was more action in this one. The voice over performances were outstanding especially from Harrison Ford, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt, Dana Carvey, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Nick Kroll, Lake Bell, and Sean Giambrone. This is one of my top 10 favorite animated movies of 2019, one of my favorite movie of 2019, one of my favorite animated movies of all time, and one of my favorite movie of all time overall. A+ animated movie.… Expand

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FilipeNetoMay 9, 2020

From the same creators of "Despicable Me", this film is the first sequel to be made by Illumination Studios outside of that same franchise. And in fact, it was predictable that it would appear as the first "Pets" was a notable success.

TheFrom the same creators of "Despicable Me", this film is the first sequel to be made by Illumination Studios outside of that same franchise. And in fact, it was predictable that it would appear as the first "Pets" was a notable success.

The film takes up the characters we already know: this time, Max and Duke have to adapt to their owner's little son. Max took a long time to do it but ends up so fond of the child that he becomes overprotective and always afraid for him. When the family is going to a season in the countryside, he has the opportunity to face his newly acquired fears. Meanwhile, Snowball's life as a pet is perfect, with the white rabbit creating superhero illusions thanks to the plays with his child owner. The illusion, however, give him the chance to rescue a young white tiger who suffered abuse at the hands of a circus. Therefore, as you can see, the film has several plots that run in parallel, with a predominance of the plot of Snowball and the tiger, Hu. I believe that this was the biggest problem of the film, in that it relegates two central characters of the previous film (Max and Duke) to a highly secondary plan, besides making the film more complicated to understand for the younger ones.

Moreover, the film brings little major news. One thing that was corrected was the number of characters having an active part in the plot. The previous film had a multitude of characters acting in a group. Here, Mel disappears and Pops, Sweet Pea and Buddy appear only in cameo. Cloe, Reginald and Gidget remain present, but only as a "support team" for the other characters. It is clear that Gidget's romantic daydreams about Max never developed also. The tiger, Hu, was very well designed and looks more like a very big cat, for being so docile. The most drastic change is Snowball, who became a heroic figure when he was the great villain of the previous film, where he even had a certain psychopathic personality. The transformation, however, was easy to predict for those who saw the end of the first film. Back in excellent shape are also the voice actors from the first film, with the exception of Louis C.K., who stepped down after a sex scandal and was replaced by Patton Oswalt. The film also has the additions of Tiffany Haddish and Harrison Ford, in his first voice work. Again, dialogues and jokes are still well thought out, but making you smile rather than laugh.

Technically, it is a film where it was difficult to demand better. The CGI and the quality of the animations are impeccable, with the animals drawn in their details, magnificent colors and light, movement and action at the right times and guaranteed doses of cuteness. The pace is good, and I never felt it dragged. The soundtrack is still signed by Alexandre Desplat, but it was not as close to my ear as the one in the first film, being too similar to many others that circulated there.

Although not as good or as well done as the first, this film is an honorable sequel that knows how to live up to the existing material and the expectations of the public.… Expand

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GLADIADORJul 20, 2019

Um bom entreterimento, mas ele é muito infantil, mas é divertido pra quem goatou do primeiro vale a pena

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QuizminoJul 10, 2019

The Movie is really fun, though it kind of fell apart at the end. Sad that this is way better than Toy Story 4.

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Yeet_ItJun 9, 2019

Go character development and a really interesting story for the whole family.

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