B.A.D. Cats
B.A.D. Cats is an American action/police drama that aired on ABC from January until February 1980 on Friday nights at 8 PM Eastern time. The series stars Asher Brauner, Steve Hanks, and Michelle Pfeiffer in one of her first major acting roles. The acronym B.A.D Cats stood for 'Burglary Auto Detail, Commercial Auto Thefts'.
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Plot Summary
A gritty TV movie that follows a group of young women who form a vigilante gang to fight crime in their Los Angeles neighborhood. They adopt the name 'B.A.D. Cats' (Bold, Aggressive, Dangerous) and use their street smarts and fighting skills to take on local criminals. The film explores themes of female empowerment and the challenges of navigating a dangerous urban environment.
Critical Reception
B.A.D. Cats was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While it aimed to tap into the then-popular trend of female-led action stories, its execution was often criticized for being formulaic and underdeveloped. The performances were adequate for the material, but the plot and characterizations were generally seen as superficial.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable plot and shallow character development.
- While featuring a female cast, it lacks depth and originality.
- The action sequences are uninspired and fail to generate significant excitement.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this TV movie is not readily available, but general audience reception leans towards it being a forgettable entry in the 1980s made-for-TV action genre.
Fun Fact
The movie was intended as a pilot for a potential TV series that ultimately never materialized.
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