Review of The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) by Niall S — 26 Sep 2007

A decent enough movie with some light comedy but the premise is a bit silly.

This review of The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) was written by Niall S on 26 Sep 2007.

The Truth About Cats & Dogs has generally received positive reviews.

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