Arriving in summer on the heels of the much superior Finding Dory, The Secret Life of Pets has some of the same elements as the afore-mentioned Pixar gem: cute animals with personable voices, amazing visuals, and a search-centered plot that unites many in favor of finding the few. What it doesn't have, however, is a narrative strong enough to sustain the interest of adults to the same emotional levels as Pixar's finest fare. Incorporating elements of classic Disney animation (Oliver and Co.), Fox's Futurama (the sewer underworld definitely reminded me of a few episodes) and several Pixar features (both Finding Nemo/Dory flicks, and even Toy Story), Pets is a colorful adventure whose humor and charm aren't quite where we want them to be. It's not a bad movie; it's just that it gives us the bare minimum by enchanting our eyes without ever really melting our hearts.
C+
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