7 Reasons You Have to Take Your Kids to See The Secret Life of Pets
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From the moment we saw the trailer for The Secret Life of Pets, we knew this animated children's flick was going to be a hit. Then we got to see it, and it has been confirmed — this movie is amazing.
Max thinks he's the luckiest dog in all of New York City because of his awesome human, Katie. That is, until Katie brings home a stray named Duke, the pair get lost in the city, and both have to overcome their differences — and a few fluffy villains — to get back home. Featuring the voices of some of the funniest comedians and actors — like Louis C.K., Ellie Kemper, Hannibal Buress, and Eric Stonestreet — and adorable animated animals that your kids will go crazy for, this film is a fun-filled adventure the whole family can joy.
If you still need a reason to take your kiddos to see the movie when it comes to theaters July 8, we've got 7 for you — read through to hear them all.
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It’s from the humans that created Despicable Me.
If Gru and his minions are constantly onscreen in your house, The Secret Life of Pets is about to come in as a reliever. We think this movie is going to become an instant classic, much like Despicable Me.
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It’s fall-off-your-chair, tears-in-your-eyes funny.
The famous and familiar actor voices combined with animated animal hilarity make this movie completely LOL-worthy. Between the opening montage of the pets' individual habits (like Buddy the wiener dog using the Kitchenaid mixer as a massage tool) and the witty one-liners, you'll be in hysterics.
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Kevin Hart’s voice belongs to the main villain — a tiny, fluffy bunny.
Oh, and his name is Snowball. Just close your eyes and try to picture his hilarious voice coming out of the mouth of a bunny rabbit. It makes for spectacular comedy.
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It puts emphasis on looking to your friends and loved ones for help when you need it.
When Max goes missing, his friend Gidget does everything she can to find him by enlisting the help of her friends and an unlikely new ally. Gidget proves that it's okay to ask for help and that your friends will always be there for you when you need them.
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It teaches kids that you sometimes you have to work through your differences with people to reach a common goal.
When Max can't find Duke and Snowball can't find his friends, the pair has to learn to work together despite the animosity they have toward each other. They learn to trust one another, and once they reach their goal, they come out the other side as friends (ish).
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It can help you ease your child into having someone new in their life.
Whether it be a younger sibling, a new babysitter, or all new kids at a new school, your child will probably have some adjusting to do with this new person in their life. When Katie brings Duke home, Max feels territorial and nervous about the new addition, but once they learn to accept and appreciate each other, they become great pals.
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The entire family will enjoy it.
Little kids will love the adorable, silly, animated animals, bigger kids will get the humor and root for the characters, and adults will be in stitches over some of the one-liners, especially Kevin Harts's.
