Are dogs and cats good? What do viewers think of Rem Kheryz’s film with Philippe Lachaux and Frank Dubosk?

Seven years after the romantic comedy D-Day, Reem Khreich returns to directing with the intense comedy Dog and Cat, which combines computer-generated images and live footage. A film that the director has been trying to make for 10 years and which is inspired by his own cat.

Directed by Frank Dubosky, Reem Harris and Philippe Lachaux and featuring the voices of Ines Reg and Artus, the feature film follows the adventures of Diva, a social media star cat, and Chichi, a street dog.

They remain on their own after losing their owners. Then begins a crazy journey between Montreal and New York, on the one hand, people who have lost track of their animals, and on the other hand, animals will be left alone to find their masters…

Originally planned as an animated film, the filmmaker changed his mind after seeing Teddy with Mark Wahlberg. Reem Kherici then collaborated with French studio La Station Animation, who managed the CGI character production for this family film.

What do the viewers think about the dog and the cat?

With 161 ratings and 65 reviews at the time of writing, Dog and Cat has an average viewer rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Overall, viewers find it a good family entertainer and appreciate the film’s humor.

On the other hand, about 25% of the comments mentioned a poor script and unconvincing special effects.

An entertaining family movie

Netizen Alice Petty, who discovered the film with her family, praises this action comedy, writing:

“I liked it! I went there just with my kids and without any special expectations. And I had a great time: the movie is really well constructed, rhythmic, very funny, has beautiful scenery, nice surprises, really well done… the story is really cool!”

Clotilde Sade also gives it 5 stars, but still regrets the animal design:

“Really, a great movie, funny and moving from beginning to end. Another big success for Philippe Lachaux, by the way. Despite the computer generated images, which are not very well done, the story and humor are really great. Thank you. We were made to laugh in this darkness.”

On the other hand, Internet user Miami_Chorize writes:It is a basic, popular comedy with no other ambition than to entertain the audience with a dash of romanticism. We are in the world of “Fifi’s gang”: funny dialogues, funny, sometimes difficult situations, actions (effectively shot, stunts and stunts). Older viewers will notice a few winks here and there.

Note the weight of the digital effects: Chichi and Diva are virtual animals… very well. They are also well voiced by Ines Reg and Artus. As for the “real” actors, special attention should be paid to Rem Kherichi, who is full of emotions and emotions, as well as Philippe Lachaux, who takes it all in stride and does not worry. In the room where I was, parents, children and grandmothers laughed heartily.”

For Cédric P, Chien et Chat is clearly aimed at a younger audience. He writes: “Don’t be fooled, this is clearly a children’s movie. The Looney Tunes influence lends itself well to a story that doesn’t lack meaning. No, an old white guy doesn’t end up kissing a young girl, yes, influencers do. A modern film that will appeal to young people.”

Vulgarity is incompatible with young audiences

Synesius, on the other hand, regrets that animal language is a little too vulgar. “Full of features spoiled by basic clumsiness. First of all, a beautiful, friendly and family story. 3 very good and very funny actors and some nice gags at the end.

But too bad, all these qualities are spoiled by the appalling vulgarity of the animals, which is incompatible with a young audience. Flaw 2: burlesque scenes with angry nuns, it no longer makes you laugh, but becomes annoying (all religions should be respected). Mistake 3: The reference to the former American president is incorrect. In conclusion: too bad.”

Bad visual effects

For 22sur20, the film is a failure, mainly because of the CGI and its script. “The script is absolutely bad, which could make an episode of Oui-oui a masterpiece.

He is extremely hollow and every situation is good for him to go crazy, which often breaks down. Blame the writing and direction, which are extremely poor in intelligence, and above all: THE CGI (digital special effects). It is a real disaster !

We know that France is second to none in terms of CGI, even if I’m going to highlight the efforts of the digital artists in the overall rendering and animal hair textures, but… we don’t believe it for a second! It is very ugly, poorly animated and grotesque.

The personalities of the two animals are appalling, highlighted by very poor VF of both the dog (Artus) and the cat (Ines Reg). Who can get attached to these animated animals with legs and also non-drinking? Calculations are not good chick!“

An opinion shared by Mallory: “The movie definitely has good intentions, but the presentation of these horrible CGI animals just doesn’t work. Of course, this is a priori voluntary, but it is frankly not pleasant on the screen. The voice actors are also good… I have nothing against them, but there are those whose job it is.”

But it is best to form your own opinion. A horse and a cat He has been seen in cinema since the age of 8.