6/10
Senior Film Conservator

A definitive 6/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Two Little Pups remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
If you have about seven minutes to kill and you enjoy watching cartoon animals bounce off walls, then Two Little Pups is exactly what you need. It’s not going to change your life, but it’s a nice palate cleanser if you’ve been watching something heavy like The Hostage lately.
If you hate slapstick or get annoyed by high-pitched yapping, maybe skip this one. It’s loud, it’s frantic, and it’s basically just one big chase scene from start to finish. 🐾
The whole premise is simple: a hen sees a garden, she wants to eat, and the two pups show up to ruin everything. It’s classic stuff, really. You can almost hear the animators having a good time drawing the hen’s frantic wings flapping.
The garden looks suspiciously perfect, which is usually a sign that it’s about to be shredded. Sure enough, the pups come barreling in like two furry tornadoes. 🌪️
There’s this one moment where the hen hides behind a flower pot that is clearly too small for her. It’s a classic gag, but the way she holds her breath—if hens could hold their breath—is honestly pretty funny. The pups have this weird, glassy-eyed look when they aren't chasing things. It’s slightly unsettling but in a charming, old-school way.
I found myself wondering why the hen didn't just fly over the fence. Maybe she’s tired? Maybe she likes the drama? Who knows. The movie doesn't bother explaining, and honestly, it’s better that way.
It’s not as moody or strange as something like Zakovannaya filmoi, but it’s got its own kind of weird energy. You watch it, you laugh at the pup slipping on the grass, and then you move on. No deeper meaning, just a hen getting bullied by puppies. Perfect.