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Cats
2019 110 min China, United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★3.6
Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Director: Tom Hooper
🎭 Based on
«Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats»
byT. S. Eliot
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Description
A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.
Budget:
$95M
US Gross:
$27.17M
Worldwide:
$77.28M
Starring
James Corden
Actor
Judi Dench
Actor
Jason Derulo
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2020
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2020
— Worst Supporting Actor
Razzie Awards 2020
— Worst Screenplay
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Original Song
Razzie Awards 2020
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2020
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 2020
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 2020
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Key opinion
The 2019 adaptation of Cats is widely regarded as a significant failure, primarily due to its unsettling CGI character designs and a lack of narrative cohesion. While the film features proficient choreography and moments of visual spectacle, it is generally criticized for its bizarre tone and inability to translate the stage musical's charm into a functional cinematic experience.
| Production | The 'digital fur technology' and hybrid human-cat character designs create an uncanny and repulsive visual experience for the majority of viewers. | |
| Screenplay | The thin, episodic narrative structure of the original stage musical translates poorly to film, resulting in a hollow and aimless viewing experience. | |
| Acting | The performances are polarizing, with some viewers finding veteran actors like Ian McKellen and Judi Dench misplaced or ineffective, while others appreciate the technical skill of the professional dancers. | |
| Direction | The film's tone is inconsistent, oscillating uncomfortably between slapstick comedy, serious musical drama, and bizarre, unintentional absurdity. | |
| Score | The musical score is a point of contention; some appreciate the Broadway-style numbers, while others find the vocal performances grating or overdone. |