Cats & Dogs (Cinema: July 2001)

Well, after all the hype and rave reviews on what appeared to be a hilarious concept, the only word that suits this feline and canine flick is 'PANTS!'

I sat and endured what promised to be a funny insight into the life of Cats - being the evil scheming species - and of course Dogs - being the upstanding faithful trustworthy opposition. The film is full of unnecessary not funny gags that don't really fit and boring characters that are too transparent. I was just begging for it to end besides the fact it never really started.

Please can someone tell me when films are gonna give up on the matrix style aerial kick? It's been done in to many movies - most recently Deuce Bigalow and Scary Movie. The film lacks any content. As for the human characters, has Jeff Goldbloom gone mad? What was he playing at? I have never seen such a weak performance but then again he is marrying Elizabeth Taylor (is he? - Ed).

The one rectifying performance in the whole movie is Mr Tickles the evil cat but I am afraid not even he can excuse the weak and shallow characters that the rest of the movie spews out.

I suggest you take your £5.00 and take a train to the RSPCA and spend two hours there. Believe me, the action and enjoyment will outdo this movie ten fold.

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(c)JAY K 2001