
And I think that helps her to encounter new things. Get her into new worlds every time, because her personality is so great, it’ll always be there. At least, that’s what her remarks below would have us think, as she pitched this scenario: It is a fresh adventure that seems like both she and her character would crave.


While she was crowned in this most recent film, it’s not a title that Jenny Slate is beholden to. And then next possibility in line is that of Jenny Slate, the voice of pampered dog, and now potential queen of the cats, Gidget. Abandoned by their former owners, their motto is “liberated forever, domesticated never.Of course, this is just part of the stories that The Secret Life of Pets 2 cast wants to take part in for a potential third entry. This sends them on an adventure into the animal underworld: literally the underground headquarters of a bitter bunny named Snowball (Hart) and his team of Flushed Pets. The rival pups are trying to sabotage each other when they become separated from their dog walker and captured by animal control. Like Woody and Buzz, Max and Duke are instantly at odds. But his exalted position is threatened when Katie brings home a giant, fluffy mutt named Duke (Eric Stonestreet). Little terrier Max (C.K.) is the top dog in the life of his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper), and a leader among the other house pets in their New York City apartment building, including neighbor Pomeranian Gidget (Slate), and the fat cat next door, Chloe (Lake Bell).

Plot-wise, “Pets” follows the path Pixar set with talking toys 20 years ago in “Toy Story”: Two would-be rivals fighting for the love of their owner are forced to unite for a common cause. People’s favorite non-speaking companions are brought to life here by Illumination Entertainment (the studio behind “Despicable Me”) and given voice by an all-star cast that includes Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate and Albert Brooks. It may not have the emotional resonance of a Pixar movie, but with its playful premise, endearing performances and outstanding score by Alexandre Desplat, “Pets” is fun, family-friendly (and animal-friendly) fare. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close MenuĪny pet owner who’s imbued his furry or feathered friends with deep thoughts and mysterious intentions will relate to the imagination behind “The Secret Life of Pets.”
