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Josh GreenbaumScreenplay:
Dan PerraultCinematography:
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Dara TaylorCast:
Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Will Forte, Brett Gelman, Rob Riggle, Josh Gad, Sofía Vergara, Jamie Demetriou, Greta Lee, Jimmy Tatro (more)VOD (3)
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They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but what if the man is a total dirtbag? In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style. When Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Will Forte), Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is. Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug’s pals — Maggie (Isla Fisher), a smart Australian Shepherd who has been sidelined by her owner’s new puppy, and Hunter (Randall Park), an anxious Great Dane who’s stressed out by his work as an emotional support animal — together hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home … and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most. (Hint: It’s not his foot). (Universal Pictures US)
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A bit of a different dog comedy :)))) A new gem in the comedy genre and an absolute hit! I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is the best comedy in years, it takes everything full on and without pulling any punches it drops one dirty word after another. We don't need to talk about the story, because no one goes to see this film for it, and the only complaint I have is that it gets slightly sentimental towards the end and takes away from the humour, adding to the drama as the minutes go by, but that's only very, very marginal. Otherwise, it's 90 minutes of pure, uncompromising humour that largely rests on an insanely raunchy foundation, going at everyone and everything it can get its hands on, but its ability to be funny even without its profanity adds quite a bit to the points, as it hits so many dog themes perfectly that I can't think of a single one that's left out here. There are jokes at a cadence of 10 per minute, I wasn't bored for a moment, and one joke literally follows another, debates about dog shit, about sniffing butts, about chasing their own tails, or about why dogs actually eat every turd they see, are amazing and I haven't experienced a whole cinema laughing nonstop in a really long time. And then the scene running away from the fireworks at the fair was a great highlight, where the filmmakers also showed their skill with the set and directorial flair. A most entertaining cinema visit and a film that made me laugh brilliantly and one that I will return to often.
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Regie the dog has just been abandoned by his owner and he finds himself alone in the big city. Fortunately, he stumbles upon other stray dogs and sets out with them on a journey of revenge. Strays is a very simple comedy that stands and falls on harsh jokes, creative use of profanity and slapstick. Simple bollocks, but if you don't mind rougher humor, you'll have a good time for that hour and a half.
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When it comes to crude humor, I believe that less is more, a concept apparently lost on the creators of this movie. Surprisingly, even though I'm not a fan of movies involving animals (they tend to overly tug at my heartstrings), this one was pretty decent. Even the swearing wasn't a major issue; the screenwriter was obviously catering to a certain type of audience, so logic took a backseat to a steady supply of chocolate truffles. Anyway, it still made for a fun watch. / Lesson learned: What you pee on is yours.
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A vulgar and original summer ride that has pleasantly revived an almost dead comedy genre, as comedies are even worse than horror movies. Anyone who liked Ted and liked the trailers, for example, will not be offended by Strays. It's an original look at the wild adventures of dogs that can't do without sex, foul language, weasels, shit and a whole lot more. The four main canine characters are very likable and each has their own comedic timing (the Boston Terrier rocks the most though, dropping one crazy line after another). The plot is nothing special, but it doesn't matter. There is plenty of humour, there is plenty of room for laughter, I was surprised by unexpectedly touching moments that had the power to bring tears to the corners of my eyes. It is of course also educational, I enjoyed the allusions to famous dog movies and I liked the details of dog life that are nicely used here (the scene with firecrackers is an unexpected thriller!). There hasn't been a better American-produced comedy in a couple of years (it doesn't have the chops of the French, especially the Lacheau crew, but it's still an excellent addition with the potential to be a cult classic). One of those films you'll be happy to watch again with friends. 85%.
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If some unwitting parent takes their child on a Strays thinking they’ll get another A Dog’s Purpose (which, by the way, this film refers to more than once), they will no doubt have an unpleasant epiphany. Josh Greenbaum's film is one hell of a sharp comedy. Strays doesn't pull any punches and sprinkles the viewer with one more or less hilarious line after another, but at the same time it doesn’t forget to be didactic, so there are a few life wisdoms hidden in the plethora of profanities. The icing on this inappropriate, perverse cake, on which instead of candles there were phallic expressions fluttering in a hundred ways, was the the scene with “Wrecking Ball”.
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