Pets

Max, a spoiled terrier, lives a happy life in his New York apartment with his owner Katie. His world is turned upside down when she brings home Duke, a giant, scruffy mutt. Max and Duke's rivalry escalates, and they get lost in the city. They must overcome their differences and navigate the urban jungle, encountering alley cats and an organized gang of abandoned pets led by Snowball, a white rabbit, to find their way home.

The Secret Life of Pets was a commercial success and generally received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Reviewers often praised its vibrant animation, humor, and the voice performances, particularly Kevin Hart as Snowball. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and derivative of other animated films.

• Praised for its colorful animation and energetic humor.
• Commended for strong voice performances, especially Kevin Hart's.
• Criticized for a familiar plot structure and lack of originality.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film, highlighting its humor, colorful animation, and entertaining characters, especially the villainous Snowball. Some viewers found the story a bit predictable but still considered it a fun and engaging watch for families.

The character of Max was originally voiced by Louis C.K., but due to his real-life controversies, his voice was replaced by Patton Oswalt for the sequel and his original performance was largely cut from the first film's later releases and marketing.