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Daily Record
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC iPlayer viewers have just days left to watch 'heartwarming' family movie
Fans say the film is "heart-warming" and "playful" BBC enthusiasts have only a few days remaining to watch a "heart-warming" family comedy featuring a Hollywood legend. The Secret Life of Pets 2, the 2019 animated sequel, continues the adventures of house dogs Max and Duke as they embark on a farm-bound road trip. Facing adversities from unfriendly foxes and cows, they soon encounter sheepdog Rooster who imparts wisdom to Max. The film's synopsis states: "The lives of Max and Duke are turned upside down when their owner Katie meets and marries Chuck. With the new arrival of their baby son Liam, Max is initially disapproving but grows to love the boy. His tendency to be overprotective is challenged by a visit to Chuck's uncle's farm, where sheepdog Rooster teaches Max some valuable lessons." Currently, The Secret Life of Pets 2 can be streamed on BBC iPlayer, but time is running out for viewers to enjoy it before its removal from the service. The final opportunity to view the film is July 8. Notable voices in the film include Kevin Hart as Snowball and Harrison Ford as Rooster, reports Surrey Live. Other voice talents feature Chris Renaud as Norman and Jenny Slate as Gidget. Released three years after its predecessor in 2016, the second instalment remains a hit with audiences, often described as the perfect "summer movie." A viewer praised the film on Rotten Tomatoes, saying: "So good and so simple! The type of movie that you don't mind watching a couple times(30) with your five year old. Great sequel. Enjoy this movie with the family." One fan exclaimed: "Childhood classic!!!!!!!". Another wrote: "Hilarious, exciting, warm, and sweet as can be, Secret Life of Pets 2 is perfectly wholesome entertainment with just enough adventure to keep it popping. The affections of the characters and the willingness they have to help each other in hilarious ways makes a great escape from reality." A Google review praised the film further: "The Secret Life of Pets 2" continues the playful and heartwarming exploration of what our beloved pets get up to when we're not around."Directed by Chris Renaud and co-directed by Jonathan del Val, this sequel expands on the world introduced in the first film while introducing new characters and adventures." One fan penned: "I loved this movie! It was much better than I expected it to be. I like it more than the first. Good blend of action and comedy." The Secret Life of Pets 2 can be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
Express Tribune
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Top 10 movies on Netflix this week
Listen to article In a new wave of movie rankings, Back in Action has emerged as the most-watched film of the week. With an astounding 18.4 million views and a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes, the movie accumulated a whopping 35 million hours viewed, securing its position at the top of the charts. The Sentinel ranks second, amassing 7.9 million views, 1 hour and 48 minutes of runtime, and 14.2 million hours viewed. Third place goes to Under the Boardwalk, which garnered 5.8 million views, 1 hour and 27 minutes of runtime, and 8.4 million hours watched. The Secret Life of Pets 2 takes fourth place with 4.7 million views, a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes, and 6.7 million hours watched. The fifth spot is claimed by The Lovely Bones, which saw 3.3 million views, a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes, and 7.4 million hours viewed. In sixth place, The Secret Life of Pets accumulated 3.2 million views, 1 hour and 27 minutes of runtime, and 4.6 million hours watched. The Menu secured the seventh spot, with 2.4 million views, a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes, and 4.2 million hours viewed. Eighth place went to Scream VI, which achieved 2.2 million views, a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes, and 4.5 million hours watched. Minions: The Rise of Gru landed in ninth place with 2.2 million views, a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes, and 3.2 million hours watched. Finally, Carry-On rounds out the list in tenth place, with 2.1 million views, a runtime of 2 hours, and 4.1 million hours viewed.
