Backstreet Dogs

As a pet lover, seeing the trailer for this I knew I was going to have to see it asap. A funny film in the mould of the Ted movies, so don't expect subtlety, expect lots of crude humour.

The dogs are cute and we get a nice balance of characters (and breeds for that matter), and Reggie the lead Border Terrier is super cute. His owner, less so, treating him badly and trying to abandon this lovable and gullible dog!

The movie has a warm heart at its core, and as we experience all the escapades of the dogs we root for them to achieve their goal. I guess you need to really know or own a dog to really find it funny, and being adult in nature it has limited its market perhaps resulting in its poor box office takings.

None the less, I thought it was fun and enjoyable and would recommend it to have a laugh as a light movie with a beer in hand.

7/10.

As a dog lover, how could I resist an R-rated comedy about them? "Strays" promised a wild ride in its trailer, and I'm pleased to say it lived up to the hype.

At its core, "Strays" offers a simple yet brilliantly executed idea. An abandoned dog seeking revenge on his former owner might sound absurd, but the film manages to weave an engaging and surprisingly heartfelt narrative around this concept. It's a testament to the filmmakers' ability to take an offbeat premise and turn it into something that's genuinely entertaining.

Now, it's worth noting that "Strays" isn't without its flaws. The abundance of raunchy jokes sometimes feels forced and falls flat. However, the film more than compensates for this with its underlying emotional resonance. Beneath the crude humor, there's a lot of heart in the relationships between the strays, and their quest for justice becomes oddly touching.

For dog lovers, "Strays" offers a unique emotional journey. It taps into the special bond between humans and their four-legged friends, even if the storytelling occasionally leans towards the outrageous. While not a perfect film, "Strays" manages to deliver on its promise and leaves you with a mix of laughter, sentimentality, and an unusual sense of satisfaction. It's a quirky cinematic experience that's sure to strike a chord with those who can't resist the charm of our furry companions.

Pretty funny at times, very creative with an inventive narrative around what dogs think of things. The movie is kind of immaterial without this. The bad language is consistent as is a lot of the adult themes, lots of dick jokes.. lots of leg humping humour. So be warned if you don't mind that kind of low brow humour.

The acting, as in the voice over, is fairly forced at times - but I still really enjoyed it. Will Ferrel does an amazing job doing a Ryan Reynolds impression for the whole movie. Tell me I'm wrong.

Some good cameos.. and plenty of ridiculous lines that made me smile. "Poop your way to freedom" was to be my new catch phrase until the scene that followed. Which made me gag. Like a lot.

I enjoyed it, but I'm pretty immature. I'm still laughing thinking about it - made for a good rainy Saturday afternoon rental.

Reggie is abandoned by his owner, he meets up with a small band of other homeless dogs, and vows one thing, revenge.

Well this came as a big surprise, after the complexities of Oppenheimer, it was just so good to sit and watch something easy going and fun. This really did serve as a pick me up for this awful summer of 2023.

It was nice to be in a packed cinema, one that was genuinely full of laughs, and whilst they trailered it heavily, they kept the best moments for the film.

Oh boy, I thought this was going to be a film to take the kids to see, they'd love it I don't doubt, but it's way more crude than I was expecting, it put me in mind of Ted, it's that cheeky, bell laugh brand of humour.

Rude and funny, loved it.

8/10.

This is a great comedy, it's an even better dog movie. As a dog lover, I immediately hated Doug, the owner of Shi-err Reggie. The sad reality is that there are millions of those people. Folks who have zero business even being around the greatest animals on earth. But that's another discussion. I saw Strays tonight on its first day in theaters and loved it. It is a foul, raunchy, subversive, brilliant ride and I loved every minute of it. Yes, there are a few things that could be improved but not many. The ending is actually perfect and the mid credit scene is hilarious. Ignore the morons and see this movie.