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The Truth About Cats and Dogs

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The Truth About Cats and Dogs (1996)

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Reviews Counted:35

Fresh:29

Rotten:6

Average Rating:6.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: In this modern variation of CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Abby (Janeane Garofalo) is a savvy, witty veterinarian who hosts a radio show about pets. She and a caller named Brian (Ben Chaplin) are drawn to... In this modern variation of CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Abby (Janeane Garofalo) is a savvy, witty veterinarian who hosts a radio show about pets. She and a caller named Brian (Ben Chaplin) are drawn to each other while talking during her show, but when Brian asks Abby to describe herself, the average-looking woman cannot resist offering a description of her statuesque, gorgeous, and slightly dim-witted neighbor, Noelle (Uma Thurman), instead. Later, Brian makes a surprise visit to the radio station just when Noelle also happens to be there--and naturally thinks she's Abby. Scared of what might happen if Brian learned the truth, Abby asks Noelle to continue the masquerade. To complicate matters more, Brian is such a wonderful guy that both women fall for him. Will Abby--or Noelle--fess up to Brian? And will either one win his heart? Michael Lehmann (HEATHERS, AIRHEADS) directed this romantic comedy that tackles friendship, loyalty, matters of the heart, and the things that make people fall in love. [More]

Starring: Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx

Starring: Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk

Director: Michael Lehmann

Director: Michael Lehmann
Screenwriter: Audrey Wells
Producer: Cari-Esta Albert
Composer: Howard Shore

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Brian Lowry
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Garofalo is accessible to anyone in the audience (except maybe herself).

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Boyd van Hoeij
Boyd van Hoeij
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Rom-com charmer with a smart script and Garofalo in top form.

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Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Janeane Garofalo's magnetic yet unconventional presence instantly pulls the audience into the story.

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Robin Clifford
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Better than it looks ... but not by much.

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Thomas Delapa
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly

Since when is Garofalo less appealing than Thurman?

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Sarah Chauncey
Sarah Chauncey
Reel.com

A spry and perceptive romantic comedy highlighted by the spirited performance of Garofalo's self-deprecating guise

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