Universal tries to do something other than another Minions or Despicable Me sequel and it’s a mediocre Toy Story ripoff with animals instead of toys. I guess they were counting on Louis CK and Kevin Hart to carry this stinkburger through.
How is it Toy Story? Max is the beloved dog until his owner brings home another, larger, boorish dog named Duke. Max is jealous, Duke infringes on Max’s turf and then they go on a crazy journey across New York, trying to get home. In the end, Pets is yet the latest mediocre cartoon divorced dads love because it keeps the kids entertained for a couple hours at a reasonable price.
Alamo Extras: Old film strip of showing dog tricks around the Thirties; cat movie of it playing with a toy; newsreel of a human dressed as a cat doing contortions; cats in boxes; dog grooming for a fashion show; cat getting a bath; dog birthday party; trailer for Secret of the Magic Island (truly an awful movie); animals playing instruments; lifeguard cartoon; a pug being cute in a wading pool; cats can’t be trained movie; Japanese chimp movie; dogs on skateboards; cat playing basketball.