The Secret Life of Pets

Comedy, 91 minutes, Rated PG

The story is weak in this pet-saturated animated comedy, but the characters are strong, benefitting from sharply written humor. Louis C.K. highlights a series of good pet/actor casting moves, voicing a Jack Russell Terrier who panics when a Newfoundland (Eric Stonestreet) moves on his turf. It's likely no one will remember this movie in 50 years. That doesn't mean we can't enjoy it now. -- P. Hartlaub, SF Chronicle

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