Wandering this is the producers’ latest raunchy R-rated comedy Phil Lord And Christopher Millerafter their previous success this year cocaine bear. The film is about Reggie, a sweet and kindhearted dog who, after being abandoned again by his terrible owner, befriends a group of other stray dogs who have their own problems with humans. The group goes on an adventure together to get revenge on Reggie’s owner once and for all.
Between talking dogs and the people they interact with Wandering includes a wide range of characters, from recurring characters in their adventures to single-appearance characters who make a significant impact. The range of attractiveness for a character is also a feat, as they can range from some of the cutest and most helpful characters you’ll ever see to the perfect portrayal of the worst person you’ll ever meet.
10 Doug
In execution Will ForteDoug is Reggie’s selfish and ruthless owner who most often uses Reggie as an outlet for his anger and regression over his increasingly unhappy life. Doug blames Reggie for all the bad things that have happened to him in life, and despite being his owner, he would love more than anything to get rid of the dog.
From the very first scene to the very end Wandering doesn’t stop in countless ways that show you just how terrible and irredeemable a person Doug really is. The film constantly shows examples of his miserable life and his disgusting treatment of everyone around him, setting the perfect scene for the film’s climax when the dogs finally get their revenge on him. Doug has cemented himself at the bottom of the list from the start as he commits the irreparable movie crime of dog abuse, but the movie even still goes out of its way to make the audience hate Doug.
9 Willy
In execution Brett GelmanWilly is the local animal control officer at the dog pen where the main group ends up after they are discovered in the woods. As the last line of defense between the captive dogs and freedom, he undergoes a terrifying, hilarious and disgusting escape ploy in which every dog in the cell poops to force him to open the cell door.
While Willy only appears in one scene, the film is comedic enough for the character to make him a far from ideal person in charge of keeping animals in captivity. This short but effective setup is enough to make him a lot more fun when exposed to more dog poop than any single person could ever hope to experience in one go.
8 Finn
voices Jimmy TatroFinn is a Rottweiler dog who roams the streets of the city before running into the lost and curious Reggie during one of his first dog-to-dog interactions in the city. Initially hostile and aggressive towards Reggie, seeing him as easy prey, he is eventually put off by Bugs’ rambunctious and insane nature.
Although Finn only appears briefly in the film, he makes a big impression on viewers by showing that the film’s aggression and R rating apply to dogs just as much as it does to humans. Finn does a great job, acting like the aggressive alley thug you see in a standard comedy, only transposed into the world of talking dogs.
7 Rolf
voices Rob RiggleRolf is a German Shepherd in the K-9 unit who ends up finding the main group of dogs after they wake up from a dream about a fever caused by hallucinogens. Rolf’s commitment to the group fluctuates throughout the film, from friendly demeanor due to a previous friendship with Hunter to the group’s takeover by animal control. By the end, Rolf is able to help the group get back on track to Doug’s house at just the right moment, right before the climax.
As the most recurring dog character outside of the main four, Rolf gets much more time to shine in comedy compared to the other dogs, as the perspective of a dog with a job is an effective comedic decor. The movie even plays up his previous betrayal when he helps the main group, as he apologizes for being “such an asshole” before mumbling under his breath that he needs help.
6 Chester
voices Jamie Demetriou, Chester is a British Bulldog friend of the main group who they want to join at night in the party town and show Reggie the joys of being homeless. Chester is unfortunately stuck within his owner’s front lines thanks to a stun collar and a “magic fence”.
While Chester is mostly reduced to a montage in which Reggie learns about the benefits of being homeless, his character acts as an extended comedic passage about the inherent comedic method of training dogs with an invisible fence. It is very comedic to watch the dogs react in real time to the intimidating nature of the invisible fence, and Demetriou’s vocal performance especially emphasizes the comedic nature of the scene.
5 Gus
voices Josh GadGus (also known as “The Storyteller Dog”) is a yellow Labrador that the main group sees during their stay at the local state fair when they see Gus looking at his owner’s story. It quickly becomes a mockery of Bug as Gus is so focused on his internal monologue about his master that he doesn’t even respond to the other dogs trying to strike up a conversation.
Gus’ extended sequence is a direct blow to other popular dog movies of late, even getting Gad’s accurate casting after his similar “story dog” roles in Purpose of the dog and its continuation dog travel. This makes it one of the funniest moments in the movie, especially when Gus reveals that despite the hilarious and rewarding nature of his story up to this point, his owner is actually a serial killer with an ever-increasing body count.
4 Hunter
voices Randall ParkHunter is a German Therapist Great Dane who, despite his appearance and size as one of the largest dogs in the film, is a shy and non-confrontational soft-bodied. He has a strong friendship with Bug and Maggie and becomes part of the core group in Reggie’s quest for revenge on his owner.
The classic archetype of a big, intimidating character who is actually a sweet lover works great for Hunter in the movie world. As a member of the main cast, Hunter gets a lot of great comedic moments and time to shine, from his cone addiction to his apparent crush on Maggie. Park also does an exciting job of bringing Hunter to life, with a vocal performance that perfectly embodies his socially awkward yet endearing leanings.
3 Maggie
voices Isla FisherMaggie is the smart Australian Shepherd of the group who helps Reggie and Bug on their quest after they are neglected by their owner in favor of their new designer dog. She is primarily the group’s brains, helping them stay out of trouble, and also acts as Hunter’s love interest as the duo experience a lot of tension throughout the film.
As the only female member of the main group, Maggie gets many great comedic moments with every member of the group, especially Hunter, her romantic interest. Her other main source of comedy is her incredibly strong sense of smell, which comes up numerous times throughout the film to great effect. Maggie’s generally more down-to-earth and caring nature creates more momentum in the main group, and Fischer’s vocal performance reinforces this particularly well.
2 Error
voices Jamie FoxBug is a small but very aggressive Boston Terrier who quickly becomes Reggie’s first real friend in town, showing him the joy and strength of being a drifter. Their friendship develops throughout the film as they embark on their adventure to exact revenge on Reggie’s terrible owner, and we even learn about Bug’s own traumatic past as a pet.
Small dogs are almost always considered to be much more aggressive and energetic than expected, and Fox’s vocal performance perfectly embodies the larger personality in the smaller body that Bug represents. The character also gains surprisingly more depth and character development throughout the film as he learns the importance of not treating life as a solitary act and even overcomes his hatred of humanity.
1 Reggie
voices Will FerrellReggie is the lead role of the Border Terrier in the film, whose extremely kind-hearted and forgiving nature was his biggest downfall. Despite his terrible living conditions, his unconditional love for his owner blinded him to the truth of the situation, and his experience in the city was a revelation to him. He is soon joined by a group of his new friends in a quest to exact revenge on their terrible master in the best way Reggie sees possible by biting off his cock.
Reggie perfectly embodies the healthy, always loving nature of dogs, and the film’s ability to contrast its nature with real-world danger and obscenity makes for some of the film’s best comedic moments. It’s hard not to fall in love with Reggie’s goofy and loving nature, as he always sees the good in everything and everyone, even when they seem irreparable. Ferrell’s vocal performance is especially perfect for the role of Reggie, as his innocence to the world is similar in style to that of Ferrell’s other iconic role, Buddy from Elf.
Source: Collider
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