Puppy!

Right now you can watch Puppy! On streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Asher Blinkoff is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Puppy! Earns its spot. The jokes in Puppy! Land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The residents of Hotel Transylvania find their world turned upside-down when youngster Dennis gets a surprise monster-sized pet. Asher Blinkoff and Adam Sandler lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. The timing in Puppy! Is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Puppy!. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Asher Blinkoff sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.