I remember seeing this in the cinema, I don't know why actually, but I don't remember much of it at all, which may actually be a good thing. Basically there is a secret war going on in the world between cats and dogs, and it is going to peak when Professor Brody (Jeff Goldblum) creates a serum that can cure all humans of allergies to dogs. Cross in the cross fire is the Brody family's new adopted young beagle Lou (Tobey Maguire),trying to succeed as a secret agent. The dogs of course want this cure to be spread, while the cats led by Mr. Tinkles (Sean Hayes) wants to get it and make it work the opposite way, make the whole world allergic to dogs and take over. Also starring Elizabeth Perkins as Mrs. Brody, Miriam Margolyes as Sophie the Castle Maid, Alexander Pollock as Scotty Brody, Alec Baldwin as Butch, Susan Sarandon as Ivy, Joe Pantoliano as Peek, Michael Clarke Duncan as Sam, Jon Lovitz as Calico, Razzie winning Charlton Heston as The Mastiff, Danny Mann as Ninja Cat and Billy West as Ninja. I guess I would want to see it again to remind myself what happens and how awful it is, but I am very happy keeping my opinion and review the way it is for now. Pretty poor!

This was a pretty clever film mixing live characters and human voices for the dogs and cats. The dubbing is extremely well-done, and so is the humor. It's a funny story, although it displays the typical whacked-out father, which is another political correctness feminist agenda (mother = good; father = bad). Other than that, it is a very entertaining film even with a bunch of silliness.

Check the cast out. How often to you see Susan Sarandon and Charleton Heston in the same movie. Now THERE is diversity, even if it's only their voices!

People here complain the film is too much for kids, and not adults. Well, isn't that terrible? Imagine the nerve of these filmmakers, doing something just for children!

Cats and Dogs was a pretty entertaining film. I will admit it I think kids will enjoy it more than adults, but it is fun. It has a silly but clever plot, a commendable voice cast and some decent acting in the human cast. While there are some funny moments, there are some parts in the middle half that are lacking slightly in comedy, and the script is a tad weak in parts. Despite the film's short length, it goes along at a swift pace, and the characters are at least likable. I have to say Lou(voiced with earnest conviction by Tobey Maguire) is adorable for a dog, and while you certainly don't want to mess with villainous feline Mr Tinkles (Sean Hayes seems to having a whale of a time here),though he is cute to look at. I have to say I think the best lines came from Mr Tinkles, they were often hysterical. As I said, the voice cast do a commendable job with the material they are given, and Jeff Goldblum and Elizabeth Perkins turn in decent human performances as well. The technical aspects are very well done indeed, and the music is good. Laurence Guterman does well directing, better than he did in the dreadful Son of the Mask four years later. All in all, not perfect, but it is cute and has a great concept. Kids will love it, adults might. 7/10 Bethany Cox