Cats & Dogs (2001)

A look at the top-secret, high-tech espionage war going on between cats and dogs, of which their human owners are blissfully unaware.

Director:

Lawrence Guterman

Writers:

John Requa, Glenn Ficarra

Stars:

Alec Baldwin, Tobey Maguire, Jeff Goldblum

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Goldblum	...	Professor Brody
Elizabeth Perkins	...	Mrs. Brody
Alexander Pollock	...	Scotty Brody
Miriam Margolyes	...	Sophie the Castle Maid
Myron Natwick	...	Mr. Mason
Doris Chillcott	...	Mrs. Calvert
Kirsten Robek	...	Pie Mom
Frank C. Turner	...	The Farmer
Mar Andersons	...	Guard at Factory Gate
Gillian Barber	...	Factory Receptionist
Carol Ann Susi	...	Sophie's Sister
Randi Kaplan	...	Sophie's Sister
Mary Bogue	...	Sophie's Sister
Alvin Sanders	...	Mason Employee
Mark Schooley	...	Mason Employee

Storyline

A secret war between cats and dogs quickly peaks as Professor Brody a scientist tries to create a serum to cure dog allergies in humans. As the unsuspecting humans go through their busy lives, the cats make several attempts to possess the formula, as their canine foes try tirelessly to stop them. Caught in the crossfire, a young beagle named Lou, adopted by the Brody family, tries hard to succeed as a secret agent, and in being a friend to the young Scotty Brody. A evil snow white cat named Mr. Tinkles is planning to sabotage the efforts of Professor Brody to discover a cure for human allergies to dogs. And he'll even make every person on Earth allergic to dogs so that he can take over the world with his army of evil cats!

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Plot Keywords:

warner bros | dog | cat | allergy | scientist | 

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Taglines:

Who Will You Love the Most?

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for animal action and humor

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros. [Canada] (French) Warner Bros. (Flash only) [France] (French)

Country:

USA Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 July 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cats and Dogs

Filming Locations:

Craigdarroch Castle - 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$21,707,617, 8 July 2001, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$93,385,515

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$200,687,492

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, NPV Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the soccer stadium scene, Production Designer Jim Bissell is the face of the fake cardboard standee of the parking lot guard.

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Goofs

The cat referred to as Russian Blue is not a Russian Blue at all. Russian Blues have green eyes and this one had copper eyes, possibly making it a Chartreux.

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Quotes

Mr. Tinkles: Hello, Mr. Sinister Serum...

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Connections

Spoofs Mission: Impossible (1996)

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Soundtracks

Rocky And The Circus
from Chicken Run
Written by John Powell and Harry Gregson-Williams
Courtesy of Dreamworks L.L.C.

User Reviews

Silly, not bad , but very slanted racist movie.

It's a racist movie if you think about it. The dogs are mans best friend so the cats must be evil beyond mankind. I liked the movie..don't get me wrong, but I found the true meaning to be a tad racist in my opinion. I like animals in general. Cats & Dogs can get along. Just because they chase each other doesn't mean one is badder than the other.

They are cute. I'll give it that, but it leaves a sour feeling in my mouth that the cats have to be bad. I don't find this movie to be very kid friendly either. Parents use caution.

6/10

Quality: 5/10 Entertainment: 7/10 Replayable: haven't the foggiest. I'd say 2/10 for cat fans, and 8/10 for Dog fans