Nerds That Geek Movie Review: ‘The Secret Life of Pets’

​The Secret Life of Pets answers the question we've all been wondering, what do our pets do when we aren't around? Well, lots of stuff! Fear not! No major or minor spoilers are in this blog, everything here is from the trailers. Though, this movie is so good I saw it twice in theaters right away. It's a great family movie for everyone. No joke, my parents, sister, and even her boyfriend saw it with me the second time back in the day. I adored this movie on so many levels.

The basic story is Max, a Jack Russell terrier, gets a new roommate. Things aren't always so great when the old pet meets the new pet. Duke is a loud, large, brute of a dog. Recognize that voice? If you're a Modern Family fan, you should. Eric Stonestreet is normally the wonderful Uncle Cam, but in this film, he lends his voice to be the mutt with unruly fur. Duke may be new to the house, but Max isn't having it. And then there's Chloe. Lake Bell literally is perfect for this role. Chloe is the quintessential cat. She's snarky, she's spunky, and she's all about those nibbles. I'm not going to lie, Chloe is my favorite character in the film.
 
It's probably because she reminds me of myself. That, and well, I'm totally a cat person. Don't get me wrong, dogs and other animals are amazing too, I just prefer cats. Maybe it's because my boys are pretty awesome. Just like Chloe. She's Max's bet friend and a wonderful comedic addition to this team. Of course, Jenny Slate as Gidget was also a win. I'm still a bit on the untrusting side. Though, since Slate also voices Bellwether in Zootopia. Her voice adds to everything Gidget is and I couldn't imagine anyone else for this role. Gidget pulls the crew together and despite being a little ball of white fluff, she's more than just a tiny dog.

Speaking of tiny, Snowball voiced by Kevin Hart is the most genius thing ever. I can't explain how this actor embodies the character. Snowball is one tough little ball of fluff and he's perhaps the most entertaining rabbit to ever appear on the big screen. The cast is full of amazing actors with voices that fit every single character. The best part is that the film grabs you, drags you in, and when it's over you're left wanting more. It's a film that can easily be seen more than once and really is fun for all ages! I got John and his Dad to see it with me on opening night when it first came out and I'm pretty sure they liked it. Granted, this film had me in tears of joy more than once. Plus, now is the time to see it and see it again because we’re getting close to the sequel! And don't forget to bring your furry family member a toy or treat! Because, hey, pets need to be spoiled too.

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