Review of The Secret Life of Pets (2016) by Jaime L — 23 Dec 2016

The energetic, wild animation, just when the plot threatens to strain itself, quick-cuts to the multi-dimensional animals and their wacky hijinks.

This review of The Secret Life of Pets (2016) was written by Jaime L on 23 Dec 2016.

The Secret Life of Pets has generally received positive reviews.

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