The Secret Life of Pets 2 | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | August 28, 2019
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A decent sequel with a trio of tales. Each is rather entertaining and heartfelt. The acting sometimes feels a bit hollow in the vocals
genre Family
synopsis Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.
lead actors Patton Oswalt | Eric Stonestreet | Kevin Hart | Jenny Slate | Ellie Kemper | Lake Bell | Dana Carvey | Hannibal Buress | Bobby Moynihan | Tiffany Haddish | Nick Kroll | Pete Holmes | Harrison Ford | Sean Giambrone | Meredith Salenger | Scott Mosier | Garth Jennings | Laraine Newman | Tara Strong | Fred Tatasciore
director Chris Renaud