Review of The Secret Life of Pets (2016) by Blackcompany — 20 Jul 2016

Not as much a kid's movie as you might think.

Animations are top notch. Voice work is solid. And some of the animals are genuinely cute and funny.

But this movie contains numerous references to death and killing. Violent, lustfulNot as much a kid's movie as you might think.

Animations are top notch. Voice work is solid. And some of the animals are genuinely cute and funny.

But this movie contains numerous references to death and killing. Violent, lustful glorification of killing surfaces on numerous occasions. Threats of death abound throughout the middle of the film. And while much of this is comedically over the top, I found myself concerned that much of the target audience is too young to recognize and make that distinction.

So be aware: If you're bringing your children to see this movie, I urge you to think twice about just how young a group you would want to see this film. Chances are...its not a movie for quite so young a crowd as you might think. Not to mention: The airing we took kids to see was seen by a daycare group at the same time, and I dont think I heard members of that group laugh more than two or three times throughout the entire film.

Really not as good as the trailers make it out to be, and the degree to which those same trailers took pains to leave out the numerous references to death, violence and glorified killing, I felt more deceived than entertained. I will think twice seeing anything this studio produces.