The Secret Life of Pets (2016) — Screenplay
A pampered terrier's routine is shattered when his owner adopts a sloppy stray, forcing him to protect his home turf against a new rival.
- Written by
- Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Brian Lynch
- Genre
- Comedy, Adventure, Animation
- Length
- 91 pages
This animated comedy excels at building a vivid, relatable world through sharp visual gags and rapid-fire dialogue. Its structure—a classic odd-couple rivalry escalated by a citywide adventure—offers a masterclass in pacing and tonal balance, while the distinct voices of its leads showcase how characterization drives comedy.
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