The Truth About Cats & Dogs
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Funny and intelligent, despite some flaws.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 14–15
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Truth About Cats & Dogs was written by Ellen MacKay
Parents need to know that while the pet antics make this movie seem like a great preteen pick, Abby plays a liberated woman who discusses sexual matters frankly. Her telephone relationship with Brian culminates in a prolonged bathtub phone-sex scene.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why we will still watch movies and enjoy them, even when the plot isn't plausible.
More on The Truth About Cats & Dogs
What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
Despite these flaws in logic, Cats and Dogs is funny and intelligent in ways that many romantic comedies aren't these days. After all, Abby's witty cynicism isn't entirely misguided. Beautiful women do generally get more attention than the average veterinarian. Two scenes make this point hilariously clear, one involving a bicycle and the other a bee. And the plot contrivance that requires that Noel take on Abby's professional duties produces some pretty funny results. Not to be missed is the scene in which she has to encourage a wheezy turtle to emerge from its shell. For a mature audience, however, this is a movie that's perfectly cast and nicely executed. Most everyone will cheer at the inevitable happy ending.
Movie Details
Run time: 97 minutes
Theatrical release: 4/15/2002, DVD release: 4/15/2002
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for a sex-related scene and brief strong language

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