Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!
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| Directed by | Sean McNamara |
| Written by | Scott Bindley |
| Based on | Characters by John Requa Glenn Ficarra |
| Produced by | Andrew Lazar David Fliegel |
| Starring | Melissa Rauch Max Greenfield George Lopez |
| Cinematography | Adam Sliwinski |
| Edited by | Simon Davidson |
| Music by | John Coda |
Production companies | Mad Chance Creative BC |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $4.2 million[1][2] |
Cats & Dogs: Paws 3 Unite! is a 2020 American spy action-comedy film, starring the voices of Melissa Rauch, Max Greenfield, and George Lopez. It is a stand-alone sequel to 2010's Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore and the third and final film of the Cats & Dogs film series. Unlike the first two installments, Paws Unite! was released straight to video in the United States on September 15, 2020.[3][4][5] It is also the only film that does not feature any cast members from the previous installments.
Plot
The film covers the adventures of two F.A.R.T. (Furry Animals Rivalry Termination) agents, Roger and Gwen, who live in the same building in the suburbs of Seattle as their owners.
Cast
- Callum Seagram Airlie as Max Harper
- Kirsten Robek as Susan Harper
- Sarah Giles as Zoe
- John Murphy as Ollie
- Michael Daingerfield as News Reporter
- Princess Davis as Student Reporter
- Kareem Malcolm as Coach
- Andy Thompson as Paw Street Market Manager
- Matt Afonso as Store Clerk/Slacker Employee
- James Rha as Veterinarian
- Pauline Newstone as Sis
- Ryan Jefferson Booth as Maintenance Man
- Natalie Von Rotsburg as Pablo's New Mom
- Teague Higgins as Terrified Teen
- Akiz Aguma as Lost Little Boy
- Maya Victoria Mateo as Kid 1
- Ava Kelders as Kid 2
- Jojo Ahenkorah as Record Executive
Voice cast
- Max Greenfield as Roger the Border Collie
- Melissa Rauch as Gwen the Cat
- George Lopez as Pablo the Cockatoo
- Paul Dobson as Zeek the Tegu Lizard
- Garry Chalk as Old Ed
- Sunni Westbrook as Snarky
- Christina Meredith Lewall as Shaggy Dog
- Michael Daingerfield as Duke
- Megan Peta Hill as Siri
- Noel Johansen as Schnauzer
- Ian Hanlin as K9 Shepherd
- Andrea Libman as Fish
- Ingrid Nilson as Shelly
- Edwin Perez as Other Dogs 1 and 2
Production
In 2010, it was announced that Cats & Dogs 3 was in the works.[3] Not much was heard about the sequel until January 2020 when filming began in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Canada.
Release
The film was released digitally on September 15, 2020 and on DVD and on Blu-ray on October 13, 2020 in the United States in contrast to the first two films, which were released theatrically.[6] It was, however, given a theatrical release in other countries.[7][1]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! has an approval rating of 11% from nine critics' reviews with an average rating of 3.3/10.[8] Reviewing for The Guardian, Leslie Felperin gave a rating of three stars from five with criticism of the CGI effects and lack of wit.[9] Jack Bottomley for Starburst magazine gave one star from five; criticising the story as cliched, as well as a lack of energy, poor CGI, and a deficient sense of humour. He commented that the film " ... is a pavement foul of a trilogy closer ...".[7] The Times critic Kevin Maher felt that the plot was " ... grim and preachy ...", giving a score of one star from five[10] For The Herald Sun, Leigh Paatsch criticised the plot as generic and commented that the film was only suitable for "... early prime schoolers...", giving a score of 2 stars from five.[11] Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media gave a rating of three stars from five; praising some of the humour - particularly from comedian George Lopez " ... in a hilarious turn as a cockatoo who just needs a little love" ... .[12]
References
- ^ a b "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!". Archived from the original on 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!". Archived from the original on 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ a b Bone, Christian (2020-01-16). "Cats & Dogs 3 Is Finally Happening, Shoots This Month". We Got This Covered. Archived from the original on 2020-02-19. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ "Latest es-paw-ionage thriller 'Cats & Dogs 3' coming in September, see exclusive trailer". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ "The Great Truce is under threat in Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! trailer". Flickering Myth. 2020-07-19. Archived from the original on 2022-02-21. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! (2020), archived from the original on 2021-07-14, retrieved 2020-08-26
- ^ a b "CATS & DOGS 3: PAWS UNITE!". Starburst. Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ^ "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Archived from the original on 2021-03-01. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Cats & Dogs: Paws Unite! review – unfunny third instalment of the pet-centric yarn". the Guardian. October 7, 2020. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ^ Maher, Kevin. "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite review — shoestring sequel with a grim, preachy plot". Archived from the original on 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2020-12-31 – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
- ^ "Heraldsun.com.au | Subscribe to the Herald Sun for exclusive stories". www.heraldsun.com.au. Archived from the original on 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite - Movie Review". www.commonsensemedia.org. September 17, 2020. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
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