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Movie Hits That Star Pets

Movie Hits That Star Pets

By Anita Stanton

Over half of the movies that you see in your lifetime will likely include some kind of pet in their storylines. The use of pets is an effective dramatic touch that adds an emotional element to a film.

Dogs and cats are common as pets in movies, but unorthodox pets such as snakes also show up from time to time. These pets add an extra dimension to their respective movies.

Many films actually include pets as central characters, often making for a fantastic family movie. Here are just a few movies that take advantage of the humor and emotion that a pet can bring to a film.

One of the most popular pet movies is 101 Dalmatians; in fact, most of the main characters are dogs. In this movie, the dogs as well as a few other animals attempt to rescue their huge puppy family from the evil Cruella Deville.

The "Dr. Dolittle" trilogy of movies stars Eddie Murphy as a scientist who can talk to animals. These animals often come to him for help, creating hilarious situations, but the doctor is less than pleased with his abilities.

Pets often play supporting roles as companions to a movie's protagonist, as in "The Mask." Jim Carrey was the star of the movie, but his dog Milo played an important role as his partner.

The film classic "The Wizard of Oz," released in 1939, shows that pets have been used as major characters in film for as long as movies have been around. In this movie, Dorothy is accompanied by her faithful dog Toto, who stays by her side in her quest to find the Wizard of Oz and return to her home in Kansas.

Computer-generated graphics have become extremely popular in movies lately, and pet movies are no exception. The recent "Garfield" movie, based on the comic strip of the same name, features the famous cat in a computer-animated role. Watching pets in these kinds of roles is fun because we get to hear a celebrity voice actor lend the character a unique personality.