As a pet owner (we have five cats, a dog and a Goldfish), we often wonder what goes on when we are not home. You might think that your pets sleep all day until you get home, but that is not always the case. We often find thing moved and knocked over around our home when we are gone all day. Once our dog climbed up on my desk to grab a chocolate bar from a pile of chocolate bars I was reviewing. And we often find things around our home in places they shouldn’t be – like tape from my desk in the dining room (compliments of one of our cats).
Earlier this year my husband and I went to see a film that explores the notion of what pets do all day when their owners are not home. The film is The Secret Life of Pets.
In case you haven’t seen the film yet, here is a brief synopsis.
In their fifth fully animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead when we leave for work or school. Max, voiced by Louis C.K., is a loyal terrier living a perfectly happy existence until his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper) brings home Duke (Eric Stonestreet) a big, boisterous mutt she finds at the shelter. When Max and his unruly new “roommate” slip away from their dog-walker, they find themselves lost in the urban jungle of New York City. In an attempt to stay ahead of animal control and a rebel band of abandoned pets led by an unhinged bunny named Snowball (Kevin Hart), they put aside their differences to survive the epic journey back home.
Check out the film’s trailer.
We thought the film was really cute and funny. Some of the film’s characters were hysterical.
The Secret Life of Pets is coming to Digital Download on November 22, 2016 and on Blu-ray/DVD/4K Ultra HD on December 6, 2016.
The film will come with about an hour’s worth of bonus features.
- 4K Ultra HD™ is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HDTM features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
- The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD™ in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra HD™ will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray™ disc.
4K ULTRA HD™
- Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
- DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
BLU-RAY™ EXCLUSIVES (Available on Blu-ray™ editions)
- How to Make an Animated Film – A behind-the-scenes look at how to make an animated film from the various departments that make up Illumination.
- Anatomy of a Scene – Filmmakers and animators take us through the multi-step process it takes to create a specific scene in the Secret Life of Pets.
BLU-RAY™ AND DVD BONUS FEATURES
- Mini-Movies:
- Norman Television
- Weenie
- Mower Minions
- All About The Pets – Kevin Hart and Eric Stonestreet, with the help of animal trainer Molly Mignon O’Neill take you on an educational journey to learn more about your average and not-so average, household pets.
- Animals Can Talk: Meet The Actors – The comedy superstars who give voice to the film’s menagerie of characters talk about their roles and the process of bringing them to life.
- Hairstylist To The Dogs – Inspired by “Hairspray Live!,” Eric Stonestreet, with the help of a professional dog groomer Jess Rona, will take you through the basic steps to help your pups look as awesome as possible when they’re hanging out with their pet pals.
- The Best Of Snowball – A rapid-fire, fun and oddly musical mash-up of all the best Snowball one-liners
- Hot Dog Sing-Along – Join Max and Duke as they perform for their dinner in the sausage factory. This straightforward sing along is fun for the whole family to enjoy.
- Sing Trailer
- “Lovely Day” Lyric Video
- The Humans that Brought You Pets – Producers Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, directors Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, and writer Brian Lynch discuss what went into creating The Secret Life of Pet’s compelling characters and non-stop action.
- GoPro®: The Secret Life of Pets
- The Making of the Mini-Movies – A fun and interesting take on the Making of the Mini-Movies – we’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them.
I can’t wait to add the film to my family’s movie collection. I am also excited about the bonus features.
If you would like to learn more about the film, you can visit the Official Site. You can also “like” The Secret Life of Pets on Facebook and follow the film on Twitter and Instagram. You can also see what others are saying by checking out the hashtags #TheSecretLifeOfPets and #PetsPack.
Look for the film where ever movies are sold.
Did you see The Secret Life of Pets? If so, what did you think about the movie? Feel free to comment. I always love to hear from readers.
Kimberly
*I have partnered with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to bring you this information. Although compensated the opinions expressed (unless otherwise noted) are my own and not influenced in any way.