IMDb2.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users55%
Director: Tom Hooper•Genres: Musical, Fantasy, Family
A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a new life. The annual Jellicle Ball is where they all present themselves to Old Deuteronomy, the Jellicle leader, who makes the final choice. One cat, Old Deuteronomy's chosen successor, will be given a chance at a new beginning.
Cats was met with widespread critical derision, with particular criticism directed at its visual effects, editing, tone, and narrative. It is frequently cited as one of the worst films ever made.
A visually bewildering and tonally inconsistent musical adaptation.
The CGI and character designs are widely considered disturbing and poorly executed.
Despite a star-studded cast, the film fails to capture the magic of the stage show.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the bizarre and unsettling visual effects, with many finding the CGI characters off-putting and the overall experience nonsensical. Some enjoyed the music and performances, but these were often overshadowed by the film's perceived technical and artistic failures.
Nominated for 6 Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Actress.
The film's visual effects were so poorly received that director Tom Hooper later admitted they were incomplete during early screenings and that the studio rushed the release to meet the holiday deadline.
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