Cats
Cats

Movie spotlight

Cats

2018
Movie
105 min
Mandarin

A cat named Blanket lives in the city with his son, Cape. One day, Cape decides to leave home and embarks on an adventure to find the legendary cat's paradise. To find his son, Blanket must overcome his fear and reconcile with his past.

Insights

IMDb2.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users55%
Director: Tom HooperGenres: Musical, Fantasy, Family

Plot Summary

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.

Critical Reception

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.

What Reviewers Say

  • 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.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 6 Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Actress.

Fun Fact

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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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Cats and Peachtopia is a Chinese animated fantasy film that, despite criticism for its unoriginal plot resembling Finding Nemo, offers a touching journey of a father cat searching for his son. While the storyline may not be groundbreaking, ...