When a newer version of the original is brought into the group, jealousy emerges and the original tries to get rid of the interloper. These anthropomorphic possessions relate to each other and form friendships. Tell me if this sounds familiar: Someone's possessions (as he or she views them) actually have secret lives of their own which are only really apparent when the owner is not around. The animated adventure comedy 'The Secret Life of Pets' (PG, 1:30) reminds me very much of two other animated features but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Other times, it's just to help explain what the new movie is like. Sometimes I note similarities between movies to say that the more recent film is unoriginal. In my reviews, I often note those parallels, using them to comment on the movie I'm reviewing. When you see as many movies as I do (and you start writing reviews in your head while you're watching them), certain movies, parts of movies, plot points or characters remind you of other movies.

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