Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jeff Goldblum | ... | Professor Brody | |
Elizabeth Perkins | ... | Mrs. Brody | |
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Alexander Pollock | ... | Scott Brody |
Miriam Margolyes | ... | Sophie | |
Myron Natwick | ... | Mr. Mason | |
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Doris Chillcott | ... | Mrs. Calvert |
Kirsten Robek | ... | Pie Mom | |
Frank C. Turner | ... | The Farmer | |
Mar Andersons | ... | Guard at Gate | |
Gillian Barber | ... | Factory Receptionist | |
Carol Ann Susi | ... | Sophie's Sister | |
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Randi Kaplan | ... | Sophie's Sister |
Mary Bogue | ... | Sophie's Sister | |
Alvin Sanders | ... | Mason Employee | |
Mark Schooley | ... | Mason Employee |
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! Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
Cats and Dogs was a pretty entertaining film. I will admit it I think kids will enjoy it more than adults, but it is fun. It has a silly but clever plot, a commendable voice cast and some decent acting in the human cast. While there are some funny moments, there are some parts in the middle half that are lacking slightly in comedy, and the script is a tad weak in parts. Despite the film's short length, it goes along at a swift pace, and the characters are at least likable. I have to say Lou(voiced with earnest conviction by Tobey Maguire) is adorable for a dog, and while you certainly don't want to mess with villainous feline Mr Tinkles (Sean Hayes seems to having a whale of a time here), though he is cute to look at. I have to say I think the best lines came from Mr Tinkles, they were often hysterical. As I said, the voice cast do a commendable job with the material they are given, and Jeff Goldblum and Elizabeth Perkins turn in decent human performances as well. The technical aspects are very well done indeed, and the music is good. Laurence Guterman does well directing, better than he did in the dreadful Son of the Mask four years later. All in all, not perfect, but it is cute and has a great concept. Kids will love it, adults might. 7/10 Bethany Cox