Who doesn't love pets? We all own dogs, cats, bunny rabbits, and just about any critter or four-legged friend we can think of to have as a companion in our lives and indispensable member of our family unit as well. However, what if those very same pets had "secret lives" we are completely unaware of? They'd go off in their own adventures, have conversations with one another, and pretty much see us humans as their own pets - to love, protect, and of course brag around like it's their own property. That's what Universal Pictures and Illumination illustrated with their lovable 2016 film "The Secret Life of Pets" - which featured a ragtag group of pets who are pals and have their own blissful yet sometimes complicated lives in the apartment building they all reside in.
Thanks to UIP Philippines, I got to see the long awaited sequel in "The Secret Life of Pets 2", and it was actually an unexpected viewing! I barely watched the original film when it was released in home video, and was actually walking into this movie with no clear expectations - but that was probably the best thing as this adventure stands on its own two or rather four-legged feet! Mainstays like Max the Jack Russell Terrier, Duke the shaggy mix dog, Snowball the rabbit, Chloe the cat, and the other familiar pets return - along with a new mix of characters that include Daisy the Shih Tzu and Rooster the Welsh Sheepdog. The latter character is voiced by none other than Harrison Ford, and he's arguably my favorite character in the movie thanks to his serious yet benevolent nature in protecting his farm and his friends. In fact I got the Happy Meal, which is now available thanks to Mcdonald's Philippines.
Certainly geared to pet loves and kids of all ages, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is an adventure that will make you realize why our furry and little companions are very important figures in our lives. This adventure sees Max and Duke adjusting to new family life as their owner Katie gets married and has a baby, while the rest of their bunch tries to keep their lives as "normal" as possible - until Snowball develops a superhero identity and is tasked with rescuing a white tiger from a cruel zookeeper. This entire adventure illustrates how much fun it is to appreciate the animals in our lives - though in a more exaggerated and dynamic way than what could ever happen in real life. Illumination are masters of their art as proven in the "Despicable Me" movies, and this is no exception. If you love pets and animals, "The Secret Life of Pets 2" will make you love them even more - and spark the imagination of what it means to see the world through their eyes to boot.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is now showing in theaters c/o UIP Philippines and Universal Pictures, distributed through Columbia Pictures Philippines.
Rating - 4/5
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