Cats & Dogs is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Lawrence Guterman. The screenplay by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra centers on the relationships between cats and dogs.
The film was released on the fourth of July in 2001 by Warner Brothers Pictures grossed $95 million in the US, and more than $200 million worldwide in its initial release
Plot
A secret war between cats and dogs quickly peaks as a scientist (Jeff Goldblum) tries to create a serum to cure dog allergies in humans. As the unsuspecting humans go through their busy lives, the cats make several attempts to possess the formula, as their canine foes try tirelessly to stop them. Caught in the crossfire, a young beagle named Lou, adopted by the Brody family, tries hard to succeed as a secret agent, and in being a friend to the young Scotty Brody. An evil snow white cat named Mr. Tinkles is planning to make every person on Earth allergic to dogs so that he can take over the world with his army of evil cats.
Awards
The film was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Family Feature Film (Comedy) and a nomination for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor went to Alexander Pollock. John Debney won the ASCAP Award for his musical contribution to this film as well as The Princess Diaries and Spy Kids.
