Funny, until the exploding bullet plot became clear!!!
Okay, we read the reviews posted here before we loaded this movie for our 4 and 8 year olds and thought we were in for a movie night treat. The slapstick was funny at the beginning, but the angry dad got old quick and required discussion for my children, who have never seen such a grouchy dad before, except in Peter Pan and Mary Poppins.
We sat uncomfortably through the scene when the dog is in bed with the dad licking his ear. The dad makes suggestive remarks, thinking his wife is in bed ("Someone's feeling naughty" and "It isn't even Saturday night"). We TURNED IT OFF when the extent of the villain's plan became clear... they kidnap dogs, especially ones with big skulls to TEST EXPLODING BULLETS ON FOR PETE'S SAKES!
I admit, I didn't finish watching it after the bullet scene... my two kids got scared seeing all the dogs in cages and the sneaky vet. So, we turned it off and watched something else.
Disappointing, since I count of this website to help me avoid such situations!
I'm not sure why common sense media would be concerned about a bad tone on working moms. Every family is different and just because the mother in this movie decided against having a career and being there for her kids doesn't make it wrong or something to "warn" parents about. I think the slapstick comedy and thematic elements make this appropriate for 8 and up and sweet movie to watch as a family.