An animation in which an overprotective family dog must learn to conquer his fears.
The filmmakers pay far more attention to the pets than they do to the storyline about them. The end result is a film that plays like a series of short, zany self-contained sketches.
In this wittier and less frenetic sequel, the arrival of a newborn baby upends the world of pampered pooch Max.
A sequel that feels less necessary than willed into being, but that doesn’t mean it’s not pleasantly entertaining. There are more fluffy animals than in the first movie, more set-pieces and about the same number of laughs.
Cutesy and chaotic animated sequel that should please kids more than parents.
Laughs are thinner on the ground in a story that pitches the animated chums into unfamiliar territory.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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