The Truth About Cats And Dogs Reviews

[Highly rated reviewer]

The truth about dogs, anyway

I have a real issue with one of the basic tenets of this film, that is at best lazy and at worst insulting. Namely, that the film makes the basic assumption that us men, poor distracted creatures that we are, cannot help but turn into warm, jibbering puddles on the floor at the sight of a tall, blonde lady.

Maybe it's just me, but purely in terms of looks, speaking as an experienced letch, I'd take Garofolo over Thurman every time. And this is not just me being a contray, PC thug and saying I'd take the hairy dyke over the blonde. I read the Sun, I like lager and football, and I have an ill-informed and violent prejudice against immigrants and gays. To me, Ms Thurman looks like a praying mantis in a wig, and honks like a moomin. Garofolo, hairy dyke or no, is a very good looking woman. It's true that I do like short women, because height is literally the only thing I have to make me feel superior to them, but it can't just be that.

Perhaps I'm a one in a million, but I don't think so. I also appreciate that I am probably the only person in the world to get on his high horse about a film having the temerity to assume that I will be attracted to a leading actress.

The only thing is....

...that the central premise of the film is the difference between the 'plain' girl and the 'gorgeous' girl - all plot spins out from that one point. That's fine except that this is a very Hollywood version of 'plain' and that translates in the real world to 'very good looking indeed'. Which rather leaves you wondering why everyone seems to be under the impression that she is not as pretty as Uma Therman...

The Truth about Cats and Dogs is that you don't have to be perfect to find love. A bright but not beautiful woman hides behind her beautiful but not bright neighbour and finds both love and friendship. Isn't that what we all want - and we don't even have to hide behind anyone to find it, according to this lovely film. Truth will out. Pure fluff but with a good cast,interesting plot and amusing dialogue. Please watch it, you'll love it! Fluff is good.

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I give the film three stars- but on another day I may have rated a 2.

There's nothing wrong with this film. I think I even enjoyed it. The two lead female roles are played with perfection; and the story is a typical quirky and fun romantical siuation. But, I dunno..

agghhh what the hell. A decent film.. rent it.

Pretty average rom com

Enjoyable, save for when there is nothing else to watch on telly on a sunday evening.

Brilliant fun

Easy to watch romantic comedy for a Friday night in with the girls, bottle of wine and choccies, especially if you are an animal lover!

A definite must if you enjoy the likes of the modern typical romantic comedies about these days.

Think the dogs in the film cause more laughs than the actors though!

Painles viewing.

I got this film to watch because my girl loves Rom/coms. I'm still not totally convinced but i really enjoyed this movie.

It is a paint by numbers type film but is extremely endearing. It's worth watching just for the dog Hank. My wife loved it and I didn't feel like I had been hit with a large bowl of candyfloss. I'm afaid I can't put my finger on why I enjoyed it but I would definately recommend, particularly if your other half is feeling a bit low.

Have fun.

Enchanting, almost Shakespearean.

A delightful film which, on an emotional level, is very similar to 'Sleepless in Seattle'.

The plot hinges on a somewhat improbable case of mistaken identity. However, if you can suspend disbelief and go with the flow, it is full of humour and heartwarming moments. The three human leading actors, are equally brilliant, and the dog is a real scene stealer. (The cat, I regret to say, was nothing special, unless you happen to be crazy about cats in which case it was OK.) Strongly recommended for viewers of both sexes, although women might just enjoy it a little more than the men.

its brilliant.good romantic feel-good movie. makes u almost believe that looks aren't everything. not as fluffy as the usual feel good movie and the vets stuff was really funny.

Strangely funny

Although this film is a few years old, I thought it was quite funny. The three leading roles were well played and worked well together.