Cat Burglar
Cat Burglar

Movie spotlight

Cat Burglar

2022
Movie
12 min
English

In this edgy, over-the-top, interactive trivia toon, answer correctly to help Rowdy the Cat evade Peanut the Security Pup to steal some prized paintings.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Director: Mike HollingsworthGenres: Animation, Comedy, Short, Action

Plot Summary

A silent, Gene Kelly-esque cartoon heist movie where a cartoon cat burglar attempts to steal a valuable gem from a museum. The film relies on visual gags and slapstick humor, with the audience controlling the protagonist's actions to navigate traps and avoid capture. It blends classic animation styles with interactive gameplay.

Critical Reception

Cat Burglar was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its innovative interactive format and charming animation style. It was praised for its blend of Looney Tunes-esque humor and engaging gameplay, appealing to both animation fans and gamers. The film garnered significant attention for its unique approach to storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and interactive storytelling approach.

  • Celebrated for its vibrant, classic cartoon animation style.

  • Noted for its fun, slapstick humor and engaging puzzle-like gameplay.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Cat Burglar primarily highlights its novel interactive nature and nostalgic animation. Many viewers enjoyed the challenge of guiding the cat burglar through various predicaments, finding it a refreshing departure from traditional animated shorts. The film's humor and visual appeal were frequently mentioned as positive aspects.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Animated Television/Media at the 49th Annie Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was developed by the same studio behind the popular interactive animated series 'Buddy Thunderstruck' and 'Deep Space 69'.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Robbie Grawey

Robbie Grawey

Pretty fun to play(?) with art direction and animation that feels like a love letter to it’s (painfully obvious) Looney-Toons-era influences. Kinda weird that it’s just trivia and not a “choose your own adventure” type deal, but cool noneth...