Unleashed (2016 film)

Unleashed received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 75% rating, based on 8 reviews, with an approval rating of 5/10.^[6]

Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review writing: "Although it never quite lives up to the satirical possibilities of its high-concept premise, Unleashed delivers some mildly enjoyable laughs thanks to its engaging female lead and the exuberantly physical performances of her co-stars."^[7] Barbara Shulgasser-Parker of Common Sense Media rated the film three stars out of five, saying that cast are "greatest charm of the frothy tale lies in its key performances." She, however, also said that the film's plot "biggest problem" is that "juggling her fun interactions with the vivid, outsized personalities of the pets-come-to-human-life against Emma's growing friendship with the steady, less colorful Carl, who watches longingly from the sidelines as the hunky dog-man and the intriguing cat-man 'woo' her." She noted that Kate Micucci's performance called her "sparkle recalls spritely comic actresses of the past," while Illeana Douglas' "resemblance" points out that she is "uncanny, so it's a surprise when Douglas actually shows up in a small role as Emma's boss."^[8] Los Angeles Times' Katie Walsh called the film "the most undeniably goofy premise comes along," with actors Chatwin and Howey are "the most valuable players, giving truly inspired physical performances." She also saw that "Micucci's wide-eyed wonder and credulity are indispensable ingredients as well." In conclusion, the film "comes from a wacky, but sincere place, and the stars in Micucci's eyes seem to be contagious."^[9]

• Official website Archive from the original on February 19, 2019
• Unleashed (2016) - Family Central (Valleyarm) - YouTube
• Unleashed at IMDb