Common Sense Media Review
By Andrea Beach
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Animated sequel a bit better than original; some peril.
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Pup 2 No Good
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What's the Story?
In PUP 2 NO GOOD, Blackie the sheep arrives on Liberty Farm for a two-week trial period to see if the farmers want to keep her forever. Kanuto the sheepdog has been put in charge of Blackie, showing her the ropes and helping her settle in. But Blackie's got her own ideas about what she wants to do and how she wants to do it. When the two weeks are up, will Blackie be welcomed forever? Will she even want to stay?
Is It Any Good?
Fortunately, the bad stereotypes and crass humor of its precursor, Pup, are long gone; unfortunately, it's slow-paced and feels more like a collection of TV episodes than a movie with a story to tell. The content in Pup 2 No Good is fine for little kids, but the random jumps in plot and overly formal messages and morals ("It's not necessary to flee to find freedom") make kids' attention likely to wander early and often. The oddball characters are engaging in short bursts, but as the plot, or lack of it, drags on, they just become repetitive. It's not the worst movie out there, but with so many better choices available, it's not particularly worthwhile viewing.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether the animals in Pup 2 No Good are a family. What makes a family?
Who's your favorite character? What do you like about him or her?
What's your favorite animated movie about animals? Why is it your favorite?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : April 5, 2016
- Cast : Georgette Riley , Daniel J. Edwards , Carrie Savage
- Director : Egoitz Rodriguez
- Studio : Entertainment One
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Animals , Friendship
- Run time : 86 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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