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Avg. Critic Score: 30 out of 100 Generally unfavorable reviews Metascore® based on all critic reviews
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5 OK for kids 5+
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  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Amy Biancolli

    In this case, it's considerably better, adapting the 007 template in a story of a crazed bald cat named Kitty Galore (voiced by a hissing, chichi Bette Midler) and her malevolent plot to conquer the world. It's brilliant in its simplicity Read full review

  • 70
    Variety | Joe Leydon

    A faster, funnier follow-up in which CGI-enhanced canines and felines effect a temporary truce to combat a common enemy. Read full review

  • 60
    Arizona Republic | Bill Goodykoontz

    A clever, funny movie that will entertain kids and adults. Read full review

  • 50
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    Though better than its 2001 predecessor -- and teeming with cute creatures and fast and furious action scenes -- the movie feels excessively formulaic. Read full review

  • 50
    The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk Honeycutt

    This isn't so much that the story and characters are weak -- though they very much are -- but that animatronics and computer animation so anthropomorphize these critters that they bear more resemblance to cartoons than actual flesh-and-fur animals. Read full review

  • 50
    Boston Globe | Ty Burr

    Stands to delight small children while probably causing their parents' heads to cave in. Read full review

  • 30
    The New York Times | Mike Hale

    Mostly, though, "Kitty Galore" is a grind, as well as proof that "What up, dog?" isn't any funnier when a pigeon says it to a dog. Read full review

  • 25
    Entertainment Weekly | Adam Markovitz

    No movie -- whether aimed at adults or kids or canines themselves -- has the right to be as tiresome and unoriginal as this action-comedy mutt. Read full review

  • 25
    Washington Post | Dan Kois

    Is it mindless fun for the kids in an air-conditioned environment? I guess, sure, but it's maddening how many details in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore are swiped wholesale from other stories. Read full review

  • 20
    Los Angeles Times | Glenn Whipp

    As for the movie itself, it is better than the original "Cats & Dogs." But so is a rabies shot. Read full review

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Information for Parents
Common Sense Media says OK for kids 5+ Goofy animal adventure is full of first-grade humor.
What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that this action-comedy sequel includes a good bit of goofy cat-and-dog humor and physical comedy that's OK for elementary schoolers but may not be age-appropriate for preschoolers. Overall, most of the jokes and sight gags are rather tame, although there are quite a few product placements, some use of language like "butt" and "stupid," and a long pet prison sequence that features a cat that sounds and acts like Hannibal Lecter. Of course, most children won't understand the reference, but Mr. Tinkles is still one creepy cat. Note: Since 3-D technology intensifies scenes, it's possible that young kids unfamiliar with the format may be jumpy during the action sequences.
  • Families can talk about why it's important that the cats and dogs get over their differences to work together. Can you think of a similar real-life situation? Is it dangerous to make assumptions about people?
  • Who do the movie's jokes appeal to most? Do you think kids get all the pop culture references? Are they funny for adults?
  • Some people love talking-animal movies, and other people hate them. What do you think?
The good stuff
  • educationalvalue true1 Educational value: The way the cats and dogs put aside their hostility to work together is a good lesson for children.
  • message true2 Positive messages: The movie's main message is that if you look beyond the label "enemy," you could find a friend, a partner, a person who can help you. That's what the cats and dogs do, and they manage to defeat an evil cat in the process.
  • rolemodels true2 Positive role models: Diggs is impetuous, but he always means well in the end. Catherine overcomes her fear of water to help get her and Diggs out of a dangerous situation. Butch realizes he was wrong to dump Diggs as a partner.
What to watch for
  • violence false2 Violence and scariness: Kitty Galore is an evil mastermind who plans to destroy all dogs in her plan for world domination. She almost succeeds in having Diggs and Catherine killed. There's an explosion and a couple of near disasters, but there are more threats of violence than actual violent scenes. There are also several scenes in which animals do stunts and escape from scrapes a la James Bond.
  • sex false1 Sexy stuff: Diggs flirts with female dogs (Afghans) -- i.e. "Helloooo, ladies!" Another character is taunted with "who's your daddy?"
  • language false1 Language: Some uses of "butt," "crazy," "stupid," and the like.
  • consumerism false2 Consumerism: Several brands are mentioned or shown, including iMac, Petco, HBO, Google, and Dr. Phil.
  • drugsalcoholtobacco false2 Drinking, drugs and smoking: There's an extended gag about cats who've consumed too much catnip (think "pothead" stereotypes/jokes with cats); Mr. Tinkles is shown having a tropical drink on a beach.
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