That Darn Cat
That Darn Cat

That Darn Cat

1997Movie89 minEnglish

While making his nightly rounds in the neighborhood, Patti's pet cat D.C. finds himself the carrier of a call for help from a kidnap victim. Patti enlists skeptical law enforcement help to find the victim before it's too late.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users60%
Director: Bob SpiersGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

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.

Critical Reception

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.

What Reviewers Say

  • 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.

Fun Fact

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

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r96sk

r96sk

That ending... I'm not sure if it's woeful or brilliant, I'm leaning towards the latter I gotta be honest. Hear me out. For most of my watch, I was expecting to give this a less than positive rating. It starts off decently before meander...