The Truth About Cats & Dogs
starring: Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx, James McCaffrey
directed by: Michael Lehmann
directed by: Michael Lehmann
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A plain-jane radio tralkshow host meets the man of her dreams via the airwaves but thinks the only way to get him is to describe herself as her drop-dead gorgeous best friend.Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 01/13/2009Starring: Uma Thurman Ben ChaplinRun time: 97 minutesRating: Pg13
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One of the most memorably offbeat romantic comedies of the 1990s begins when a talk-radio veterinarian named Abby (Janeane Garofalo) takes a call from Brian (Ben Chaplin), the owner of a roller-skating Great Dane. Brian is intrigued by Abby's voice and asks if she'll agree to meet him. Insecure about her looks and her nonexistent love life, Abby agrees, but describes herself as a tall blonde, then begs her attractive neighbor Noelle (played by Uma Thurman) to meet with Brian in her place. The ensuing case of switched identity is complicated when Noelle takes a liking to Brian who, of course, thinks she is Abby. This confusion gains comedic momentum when Abby safely plays herself on the radio and in a long, hilariously seductive phone call with Brian, but by now the situation has grown hopelessly complex, and Abby has to find a way to reveal herself without disappointing Brian. Many viewers rightly complained that the movie relies on the assumption that Abby is unattractive, even though Garofalo is more attractive and appealing here than she'd been in several movies before and since. Still, this contemporary variation on Cyrano de Bergerac is a lightweight, good-natured surprise that values the quirks and foibles that make lovelorn romantics (including their pets) uniquely appealing. --Jeff Shannon
A plain-jane radio tralkshow host meets the man of her dreams via the airwaves but thinks the only way to get him is to describe herself as her drop-dead gorgeous best friend.Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 01/13/2009Starring: Uma Thurman Ben ChaplinRun time: 97 minutesRating: Pg13
Amazon.com:
One of the most memorably offbeat romantic comedies of the 1990s begins when a talk-radio veterinarian named Abby (Janeane Garofalo) takes a call from Brian (Ben Chaplin), the owner of a roller-skating Great Dane. Brian is intrigued by Abby's voice and asks if she'll agree to meet him. Insecure about her looks and her nonexistent love life, Abby agrees, but describes herself as a tall blonde, then begs her attractive neighbor Noelle (played by Uma Thurman) to meet with Brian in her place. The ensuing case of switched identity is complicated when Noelle takes a liking to Brian who, of course, thinks she is Abby. This confusion gains comedic momentum when Abby safely plays herself on the radio and in a long, hilariously seductive phone call with Brian, but by now the situation has grown hopelessly complex, and Abby has to find a way to reveal herself without disappointing Brian. Many viewers rightly complained that the movie relies on the assumption that Abby is unattractive, even though Garofalo is more attractive and appealing here than she'd been in several movies before and since. Still, this contemporary variation on Cyrano de Bergerac is a lightweight, good-natured surprise that values the quirks and foibles that make lovelorn romantics (including their pets) uniquely appealing. --Jeff Shannon
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- Not a total dog, the two frisky felines are fun
Abbie (Janeane Garofalo) is a vet who hostsher own radio call in show. Each day she offers her advice to pet owners on how they can better relate to their pets and have more fulfilling relationships. Though she's cuteshe doesn't receive as much attention as someone who looks like her neighbor Noelle (Uma Thurman). Noelle is a model who dreams of being taken seriously as a newswoman. Abbie resents her for her power over menand assumes she enjoys a life of relative ease. It is only after she ... Read More
Rating: - The truth about this movie
I'm a fan of romantic comedies, but somehow I had missed this one. I decided to watch it after I had read an interview with Janeane Garofalo, in which she mentioned that she had felt "uncomfortable" playing the role of the ugly duckling in this film. After watching it, I can see why she said that.
Regardless of how Garofalo felt or what she said, Cats & Dogs is not a very good romantic comedy. I don't expect actors to "like" all the roles they play; even acting is a job, after all. It's ... Read More
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- The storyline was ok, but nothing you haven't seen before.
What I don't understand is how Janeane gets movie parts? Who is she related to?She is terrible, not funny at all, and a very annoying, flat, nasel delivery. It really was brutal watching her in this film, I had to stop. The animals in the film were very charming and cute, wish I could say the same for the actors in it. Enjoy!
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- The Truth About The Truth About Cats & Dogs
This movie is a romcom, AKA romantic comedy, and the twist is that the smart, short girl gets the guy, not the tall blonde model, Noelle (Uma Thurman). Dr. Abby Barnes (Janeane Garofalo) is a veterinarian with a call in radio show, but low self esteem when it comes to men. Brian (Ben Chaplin) is a caller with a dog problem. He got a big dog from the pound for a photo shoot, and put the pooch on roller skates. The dog is destroying the house, but he can't get him off the skates. Abby talks him through ... Read More
Rating: - IT'S ONLY ME BUT:
GREAT LIGHT HEARTED ROMANTIC MOVIE ABOUT TWO FIREND.ONE A TAALL BLOND AND ONE A SHORT BRUNET.THE SHORT BRUNET THINKS SHE HAS TO BE A TALL BLOND TO FIND LOVE.JM
- Not a total dog, the two frisky felines are funAbbie (Janeane Garofalo) is a vet who hostsher own radio call in show. Each day she offers her advice to pet owners on how they can better relate to their pets and have more fulfilling relationships. Though she's cuteshe doesn't receive as much attention as someone who looks like her neighbor Noelle (Uma Thurman). Noelle is a model who dreams of being taken seriously as a newswoman. Abbie resents her for her power over menand assumes she enjoys a life of relative ease. It is only after she ... Read More
- The truth about this movieI'm a fan of romantic comedies, but somehow I had missed this one. I decided to watch it after I had read an interview with Janeane Garofalo, in which she mentioned that she had felt "uncomfortable" playing the role of the ugly duckling in this film. After watching it, I can see why she said that.
Regardless of how Garofalo felt or what she said, Cats & Dogs is not a very good romantic comedy. I don't expect actors to "like" all the roles they play; even acting is a job, after all. It's ... Read More
- The storyline was ok, but nothing you haven't seen before.What I don't understand is how Janeane gets movie parts? Who is she related to?She is terrible, not funny at all, and a very annoying, flat, nasel delivery. It really was brutal watching her in this film, I had to stop. The animals in the film were very charming and cute, wish I could say the same for the actors in it. Enjoy!
- The Truth About The Truth About Cats & DogsThis movie is a romcom, AKA romantic comedy, and the twist is that the smart, short girl gets the guy, not the tall blonde model, Noelle (Uma Thurman). Dr. Abby Barnes (Janeane Garofalo) is a veterinarian with a call in radio show, but low self esteem when it comes to men. Brian (Ben Chaplin) is a caller with a dog problem. He got a big dog from the pound for a photo shoot, and put the pooch on roller skates. The dog is destroying the house, but he can't get him off the skates. Abby talks him through ... Read More
- IT'S ONLY ME BUT:GREAT LIGHT HEARTED ROMANTIC MOVIE ABOUT TWO FIREND.ONE A TAALL BLOND AND ONE A SHORT BRUNET.THE SHORT BRUNET THINKS SHE HAS TO BE A TALL BLOND TO FIND LOVE.JM
