The Truth About Cats & Dogs

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The Truth About Cats & Dogs

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The Truth About Cats & Dogs

Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx, David Cross

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-skatin...( read more  read more... )g 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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  • AgentLexi2132
    February 3, 2008
    AgentLexi2132
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  • thmtsang
    November 10, 2007
    thmtsang
    Romantic comedy about a radio presenter uses her friend to meet a guy she likes, as she is too self conscious about herself.
  • djdemersseman
    September 4, 2007
    djdemersseman
    Thoughts after watching this movie:

    Wait, this movie isnt' really about animals at all.
    Ohhh, so THAT's how you do phone sex? One hand on the phone and one where your pants should be.

    'Tis a shame Jaeane Garofalo's stand-up/film career didn't extend past the 90s.
  • sapphirechaos05
    July 17, 2007
    sapphirechaos05
    janeane garafolo is beautiful to me regardless of whether she's blond and a size 0 or not so....yea.
  • darmstrong3
    July 2, 2007
    darmstrong3
    Just OK, Janeane Garofalo is funny in everything she is in.
  • emeka79
    December 14, 2009
    emeka79
    Smart, Witty, and alot of those other words critics use. Guys take one look at the story and its ooh no cant watch this. But its a great movie...Janeane makes the movie, i love the way she just plays along and get herself in deeper emotionally. Ben is just so hopeless from the be...( read more)ginning and Uma, just love her, is everything in between. Give this movie a chance and it will grow on you.
  • jakobsmomm
    November 19, 2009
    jakobsmomm
    2 words ~ Janine Garafalo (sp?)
    female comedic genius of the 90's
  • JessaBabie
    November 16, 2009
    JessaBabie
    I thought this was a good movie...Love the dog in it the most lol
    Janeane Garofalo is a good actress.
  • jennellarmy1
    October 9, 2009
    jennellarmy1
    I loved this movie since i was 8
  • fluturash
    October 1, 2009
    fluturash
    rather uninteresting, but there are some memorable scenes that make up for the rest.
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