Cat film reviews

[JungleCat03]

While I've been trying to give up smoking, I've holed myself up watching films. Thought I'd give my views on these good films I've seen recently rated 1-5 for applause.


Donnie Darko -  Offbeat science fiction/ mystery film. Well acted and scripted. Thought provoking and absorbing film that will have you thinking about it long after it finishes.


The Thing     -  Good horror film for the buffs. Reminiscent of alien in many ways. Gruesome special effects. Sense of isolation and paranoia well realised.


Brazil             -  As with all terry gilliam work, wacky and crazy. Wierd vision of orwellian future of state beurocracy gone mad. Enjoyably zany film with a good cast.
and a half

The Machinist - Wow, almost worth seeing just to see the effort christian bale must have put into preparing for this role. His almost anorexic frame contrasts starkly with his muscly portrayal of batman a few years later. The film itself is good. It's been described as a cross between memento and fight club, and it's fa ir to say if you enjoyed those films you'll enjoy this. Pacing slightly slow in parts but a good film which mystery lovers will enjoy.
and a half

[Sark79]

The machinist was odd, it is hard to believe it is the same actor that plays Batman . He is so thin in that movie

[JungleCat03]

Yes, his appearance is shocking in the film stark. I think it helps build the character well.

Christian Bale is one of the best actors in hollywood imo. Was great in american psycho, batman and this amongst others.

Wales' greatest export since tom jones?

[I, Zimbra]

Brazil is one of those films that gets better every time you watch it.

[MrsLime]

I thought this thread was going to be reviews of films with cats in them.  How disappointing.

Oh well.  If you can drag yourself out to the cinema, 'Little Miss Sunshine' is really very excellent.

[JungleCat03]

I liked it, it's a wierd mix of bleakness and comedy. Robert de niro is great as the terrorist, in fact all the cast play their roles really well.

It's absolutely brimming with little touches and details jam packed in every corner so i can imagine how it's good to rewatch.

[Claw75]

I thought this thread was going to be reviews of films with cats in them.  How disappointing.

Me too.  I was particularly interested to see if 'The Aristocats', the first film I saw at the cinema, had received the thumbs up.

[MrsLime]

I have 'The Cat Returns' on DVD but have not watched it as it is a Chinese version and I can't speak or read Chinese.

[roverthtaeh]

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hope this helps

[Royal Flush]

What about "the cat from outer space" that film is the nuts.

[JungleCat03]

Apologies for the ambiguous title. Now i read it back i can see how it is misleading.

The cat film genre is quite underdone. All too often hollywood producers regard cats as just support actors or even *spit* mere props.

Fkin get it sorted.

Here's some ideas to kick start those lazy producers.

The Feline King.

There's something about Tiddles.

Paws.

Catman.

[Claw75]

Catman.

they already gave him his own TV show didn't they?

[JungleCat03]

I'm not sure.

I did think this guy might be a feline saviour when he appeared. Then i realised i had misread his name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo1w2Y4yj-8

[lazaroonie]

What about "the cat from outer space" that film is the nuts.

actually went to the pictures to see that when it came out. 1977 ? The George cinema. A real cinema. None of yer fancy multiplex nonsense...

[I, Zimbra]

The Aristocats?
Cat People?
Catwoman?
The Cat in the Hat?