15 Most Disappointing Movies Of 2016
11. The Secret Life Of Pets
Though absolutely not a bad film, Illumination Entertainment's (Despicable Me, Minions) latest animated romp fails to live up to its potential with a forgettable plot and so-so characters.
Casting Louis C.K. as the protagonist in a big-budget animation is a terrific idea, but he's given a lousy protagonist you won't soon remember.
Kevin Hart and Jenny Slate honestly give the only memorable performances in a film that desperately wants to be "Toy Story for animals", but lacks the visual or thematic imagination to pull it off.
It's especially disappointing as the movie's fantastic marketing campaign pointed towards the film totally nailing the "What do our pets get up to when we're not around?" angle. Instead, it's shockingly generic fare.