That said, I actually enjoyed this movie a lot. It's a cross between Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Home Alone.
As far as Malcolm McDowell movies go, this was far superior to Timecrafters: Treasure Of The Pirates Cove, which came out the same time. That's largely because this movie, outside of veteran actor Malcolm McDowell, has a far better cast. Pups Alone certainly far more solid household names, than Timecrafters: Treasure Of The Pirates Cove.
A widower that's an inventor named Robert, played by relative newcomer Tyler Hollingsworth and his estranged daughter Jenna, played by newcomer Isidora Swann move to a new high affluent town in the Rocky Mountains (Colorado or Utah). They go on a Christmas vacation to a nearby ski resort. Their short fused neighbor Victor, played by veteran actor Dolph Lundgren and their CEO boss Bill, played by veteran actor Eric Roberts, go with them.
When Victor learns of Robert's new invention, he hires two foolish thieves named Benny, played by veteran actor Nicholas Turturro and Lenny, played by relative newcomer Stelio Savante. Victor communicates with through cell phones, to try and steal it.
The dogs, lead by Gidget, voiced by veteran actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, and her new love interest Charlie, voiced by veteran actor Jerry O'Connell, work together to try to thwart the thieves.
Rounding out the household names in this movie are veteran actors Keith David (in a cameo), Rob Schneider and Danny Trejo. The latter two each voice one of the dogs, as does Malcolm McDowell.
This is a good movie for people of any age to enjoy at Christmas time, despite a little bit crude humor, which may offend some people of any age. Only if you like the cast, especially Jennifer Love Hewitt, Dolph Lundgren, Malcolm McDowell and Jerry O'Connell, should you give this a try.
As far as Malcolm McDowell movies go, this was far superior to Timecrafters: Treasure Of The Pirates Cove, which came out the same time. That's largely because this movie, outside of veteran actor Malcolm McDowell, has a far better cast. Pups Alone certainly far more solid household names, than Timecrafters: Treasure Of The Pirates Cove.
A widower that's an inventor named Robert, played by relative newcomer Tyler Hollingsworth and his estranged daughter Jenna, played by newcomer Isidora Swann move to a new high affluent town in the Rocky Mountains (Colorado or Utah). They go on a Christmas vacation to a nearby ski resort. Their short fused neighbor Victor, played by veteran actor Dolph Lundgren and their CEO boss Bill, played by veteran actor Eric Roberts, go with them.
When Victor learns of Robert's new invention, he hires two foolish thieves named Benny, played by veteran actor Nicholas Turturro and Lenny, played by relative newcomer Stelio Savante. Victor communicates with through cell phones, to try and steal it.
The dogs, lead by Gidget, voiced by veteran actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, and her new love interest Charlie, voiced by veteran actor Jerry O'Connell, work together to try to thwart the thieves.
Rounding out the household names in this movie are veteran actors Keith David (in a cameo), Rob Schneider and Danny Trejo. The latter two each voice one of the dogs, as does Malcolm McDowell.
This is a good movie for people of any age to enjoy at Christmas time, despite a little bit crude humor, which may offend some people of any age. Only if you like the cast, especially Jennifer Love Hewitt, Dolph Lundgren, Malcolm McDowell and Jerry O'Connell, should you give this a try.