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Trouble is a 2019 computer-animated comedy family film, directed by Kevin Johnson, and starring Sean "Big Sean" Anderson, Pamela Adlon, and Lucy Hale.[2] It was dedicated in memory of executive producer Conrad Vernon's dog, Linus, who died in 2017; a tribute to Linus is seen at the very end of the film.[citation needed]
| Trouble | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Kevin Johnson |
| Screenplay by | Rob Muir John Paul Murphy Harland Williams |
| Produced by | John H. Williams Danielle Sterling |
| Starring | Sean "Big Sean" Andersen Pamela Adlon Lucy Hale |
| Edited by | Judith Allen Rob Neal Kevin Pavlovic |
| Music by | Jessica Weiss |
| Distributed by | 3QU Media Vanguard Animation WV Enterprises Cinesite Studios Lionsgate (USA) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $13.8 million[1] |
Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film, under the title Dog Gone Trouble. It was released on May 28, 2021 on the streaming service. The film received largely negative reviews from critics.
Plot
Trouble is a pampered dog, living the good life in a mansion with his wealthy, elderly owner, Mrs. Sarah Vanderwhoozie, under the care of her loyal butler, James, and famed animal trainer Cesar Millan. One day, after his owner dies due to natural causes, he is left alone and unaware in her mansion. Claire and Norbert, Mrs. Vanderwhoozie's niece and nephew, arrive to claim their inheritance. While discarding of her belongings and planning to sell other items that are priceless, they accidentally and unknowingly get rid of Trouble, whom they show instant dislike and apathy towards. Nevertheless, in order to rightfully inherit their aunt's fortune, Claire and Norbert must first be willing and able to bond and take care of Trouble within three days, until they can sign the contract entrusted by their aunt's lawyer, Mr. Macbain, much to their reluctance. Realizing that Trouble is missing, they hire Thurman Sanchez, an expert animal tracker, to find him in time before the deadline.
Having made it out of the truck carrying away his owner's belongings, and after learning the truth about her death, Trouble accidentally messes up a group of squirrels' nut storage in their tree. As payback, the squirrels steal his collar and run off, leaving Trouble lost, alone, and looking like a stray. In the city, Trouble meets a stray dog named Rousey while trying to get a meal from a meat truck, which results in a chase through a restaurant owned by famed chef Ludo Lefebvre; a wannabe-singer pizza delivery girl named Zoe Bell also loses one of her pizzas. After another encounter with the squirrels while spending the night with Rousey outdoors, Trouble enters a dog park where he meets domestic dogs Norm, Gizmo, Bella, and Tippy, who somewhat help him find a home by having him play in traffic, where he gets picked up by Zoe, and is taken to her apartment. Though only temporary until she can find where he belongs, and hoping to avoid her landlord finding out, Zoe and Trouble begin to bond. Zoe writes a song for a singing competition she plans to enter, and fashions a new collar for Trouble.
The next day, at the dog park, despite some rocky first impressions, Norm and the other dogs willingly help Trouble when they find out that the squirrels took his old collar while confronting him again. During the struggle, Thurman, having found Trouble at last, accidentally snatches the leader of the squirrels, with whom he offers to make a deal – a pile of nuts in exchange for their help in retrieving Trouble for him. After Zoe momentarily leaves Trouble at her apartment, the squirrels try to flush him out, causing a huge mess, which results in Zoe being evicted by her landlord upon returning. Trouble is sent to the dog pound, where he meets Rousey again and befriends three other strays: Snoop, Otis, and Caramel. Trouble learns from Rousey that, like him, she was once an indoor dog. However, one day, after saving her owners' child from a traffic collision, they mistook her heroic behavior for aggression and dumped her at the pound, which explains Rousey's distrust of humans.
On the day of the deadline, rather than enter the singing competition, Zoe decides to go to the pound and retrieve Trouble. However, Thurman has already beaten her to it. Zoe rides off, looking for Trouble all over the city. Realizing how much Zoe truly loves and cares about Trouble, Rousey decides to help the others escape and help Zoe find him. They use Trouble's discarded new collar to track him and with the help of the domestic dogs as well. Returning Trouble to Claire and Norbert at the mansion, Thurman secretly vows retaliation with the squirrels' help after the twins refuse to pay him as promised.
Having mislead Mr. Macbain that they bonded with Trouble, Claire and Norbert are about to claim their inheritance when Zoe suddenly arrives, revealing what really happened. Demanding his money, Thurman enters and further reveals the situation to Mr. Macbain. Having learned the truth, Mr. Macbain denies the twins' inheritance. Still wanting his money, Thurman summons the squirrels to hold Trouble for ransom, until Snoop, Otis, and Caramel enter, having followed Rousey; a battle ensues. While Trouble is held against a fan by the squirrel leader, Rousey arrives just in time to save his life. She demands Trouble's old collar back before the squirrels exit. Trouble is then granted permission by Mr. Macbain to decide whom he wants his owner to be. Trouble joyfully chooses Zoe, which allows her to inherit Trouble, the mansion, the assets, and his owner's fortune after signing the contract, much to the twins' disgust. They and Thurman leave. Rousey is also adopted by James, much to her joy.
Zoe uses the money to revitalize the dog park, renamed the Vanderwhoozie Dog Park, and dedicated to both Mrs. Vanderwhoozie and Trouble. She also begins living her dream as a singer, attracting the attention of famed singer-songwriter Jason Mraz. Snoop – having probably been adopted by Zoe, along with Otis and Caramel – proceeds to sing in dedication of Trouble, much to the dogs' joy.
Cast
- Sean "Big Sean" Anderson as Trouble, a pampered Terrier/Alaskan Klee Kai/Maltese mix living in a mansion. Previously owned by Mrs. Sarah Vanderwhoozie, he later becomes Zoe's dog.
- Pamela Adlon as Rousey, a gray pit bull stray who distrusts humans and befriends Trouble. Previously owned by a family, she later becomes James' dog after being abandoned her at the pound.
- Lucy Hale as Zoe Bell, a pizza delivery girl, aspiring singer, and Trouble's new owner.
- Marissa Winokur as Claire, Norbert's twin sister and Mrs. Vanderwhoozie's greedy niece, who seeks to claim her aunt's fortune through Trouble.
- Wilmer Valderrama as Thurman Sanchez, an eccentric expert animal tracker known as "The Thurminator". He is hired by Claire and Norbert to find, track, and retrieve Trouble to claim their inheritance.
- Joel McHale as Norbert, Claire's dim-witted twin brother and Mrs. Vanderwhoozie's greedy nephew, who seeks to claim his aunt's fortune through Trouble.
- Seth Rollins as Norm, a gray Bulldog wearing a SWAT shirt. Rollins also voiced a meat delivery guy.
- Damon Wayans Jr. as Gizmo, a delusional Whippet.
- Olivia Holt as Bella, a nervous Corgi.
- Carlos PenaVega as Tippy, a white Poodle.
- Harland Williams as Caramel, a stray dog with a surfer accent, whom Trouble befriends.
- Conrad Vernon as Otis, a stray Whippet with a gift for ventriloquism, whom Trouble befriends.
- Dee Bradley Baker as Nutty Squirrel and the Squirrel Pack, a group of crazy and nut-obsessed squirrels who bully and torment Trouble after a minor incident with their nuts. They later become Thurman's temporary henchmen, assisting him in capturing Trouble.
- Kevin Chamberlin as James, Mrs. Vanderwhoozie and Trouble's most loyal butler and Rousey's new owner.
- Jim Cummings as Mr. MacBain, Mrs. Vanderwhoozie's trustworthy lawyer and executor of her estate. Cummings also voiced Zoe's boss, who runs a pizza restaurant called Pauly's Pizza.
- Manny "Streetz" Guevara as the Landlord, a strict, apathetic building proprietor who dislikes pets and late payments.
- Ludo Lefebvre as himself
- Jason Mraz as himself
- Cesar Millan as himself
- Snoop Dogg as Snoop, a stray Doberman with an African-American accent, whom Trouble befriends.
- Betty White as Mrs. Sarah Vanderwhoozie, Trouble's wealthy former owner and Claire and Norbert's late aunt.
- Cori Broadus as Snoopette, a female Doberman at the dog park.
- Jessica Acevedo as Staff Member
Additional voices were provided by Maile Flanagan, Kate Higgins, Michelle Ruff, Keith Silverstein, Fred Tatasciore, and Kirk Thornton.[citation needed]
Home media
The film is anticipated to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 2, 2021 by Lionsgate, Artisan Entertainment, Family Home Entertainment, and Netflix Animation.
Conrad Vernon and Wilmer Valderrama also served as the executive producers; Snoop Dogg served as the executive music producer.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Trouble (2019) - Financial Information".
- ^ Costa, Rita (19 September 2019). "Trouble: a aventura de um cão habituado a mordomias". TSF Rádio Notícias (in Portuguese).
External links
- Dog Gone Trouble on Netflix
- Trouble at IMDb
- Trouble at Rotten Tomatoes
