That Darn Cat

In this remake of the 1965 Disney film, a young woman, Patti, has a mischievous Siamese cat named DC. When her neighbor, a FBI agent, goes missing while investigating a robbery, Patti and her friends enlist the help of DC to track down clues and find the agent. The cat's ability to carry messages leads them on a humorous and suspenseful adventure.

The 1997 remake of 'That Darn Cat' received generally negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a pale imitation of the original. While some acknowledged the charm of the animal actors and a few comedic moments, most critics felt the plot was weak, the humor uninspired, and the performances underwhelming, failing to capture the magic of its predecessor.

• A bland and uninspired remake that lacks the charm of the original.

• The humor falls flat, and the plot is predictable.

• Christina Ricci and the cat do their best, but it's not enough to save the film.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some viewers found the movie to be a harmless family film with a cute cat, many felt it was forgettable and not as entertaining as they had hoped. It's often seen as a lesser version of the original, with a plot that doesn't quite hold up.

The original 'That Darn Cat!' (1965) was a significant box office success for Disney, starring Hayley Mills and Dean Jones.