Show Dogs
Show Dogs

Show Dogs

2018Movie90 minEnglish

Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users47%
Director: Raja GosnellGenres: Comedy, Family, Mystery

Plot Summary

Max, a tough police dog with a keen sense of smell, finds himself reluctantly partnered with a human FBI agent named Frank Huffman. Together, they go undercover at a prestigious dog show in Monaco to thwart a villain who plans to disrupt the event. Max must overcome his aversion to pampered purebreds and navigate the competitive world of canine pageantry to save the day.

Critical Reception

Show Dogs was overwhelmingly panned by critics and audiences alike, being widely regarded as one of the worst films of 2018. Its humor, plot, and overall execution were heavily criticized, leading to a very poor critical and audience reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies on tired and unfunny jokes.
  • The plot is nonsensical and predictable.
  • The voice acting and live-action performances are uninspired.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be incredibly disappointing, with many criticizing its lack of humor and a story that failed to engage either children or adults. The film was often described as 'bad' and 'unwatchable'.

Fun Fact

The film faced significant controversy due to a scene depicting the mistreatment of a puppy, leading to protests and accusations of animal cruelty.

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