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Cats Review – Very Disappointed in my Own Feline

December 16, 2019 by Enza Ketcham 63 Comments

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Cats Review

by Myla Tosatto

Cats Review - Cats Movie Not Based On The True Story

I just saw Cats, and let me tell you that I am very disappointed in my own feline, Cordelia. Turns out, I got a dud of a cat. Cordelia cannot sing or dance like the cats portrayed in Tom Hooper’s adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical of the same name. What is up with that? She just eats, meows, and cleans herself. She can’t even pirouette or hit a high C. Cordelia also can’t do magic but she does get goofy and sleepy from catnip, so that’s cool. Maybe she just hasn’t met her cat tribe yet like the cats in Cats. See, Cordelia isn’t a Jellicle cat like the Cats’ cats.

Luckily, in the movie, we meet each of the Jellicle cats through a song and/or dance as they are being introduced to the newcomer, Victoria (Francesca Hayward). Victoria looks on as her fellow cats Bustopher Jones (James Corden), Rum Tum Tugger (Jason Derulo), Gus the Theater Cat (Ian McKellen), Jennyanydots (Rebel Wilson) and Macavity (Idris Elba) compete to ascend to the Heaviside Layer as judged by Old Deuteronomy (Judi Dench). Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson also get their tabby on as Bombalurina and the Memories belting Grizabella. This is the ‘plot’. Fur real.

This movie is NOT based on a true story (I know, right?). It is based on a poetry collection by T.S. Eliot called Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. It is currently the 4th longest running show on Broadway (though not currently running). If you have never had a chance to see the show on stage, now would be a super time to catch it to see what all the fuss is about.

I imagine that performing arts, animal, and Taylor Swift loving children will want to see this movie. It is rated PG, so it sounds like a wonderful movie to see over the break!

If you have seen the movie we would love for you to share your Cats Review!

About Cats

Oscar®-winning director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech, Les Misérables, The Danish Girl) transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering stage musical into a breakthrough cinematic event.

Cats stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introduces Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in her feature film debut.

Featuring Lloyd Webber’s iconic music and a world-class cast of dancers under the guidance of Tony-winning choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton, In the Heights), the film reimagines the musical for a new generation with spectacular production design, state-of-the-art technology, and dance styles ranging from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap.

The film also stars Robbie Fairchild (Broadway’s An American in Paris), Laurie Davidson (TNT’s Will), hip-hop dance sensation Les Twins (Larry and Laurent Bourgeois), acclaimed dancer Mette Towley (featured in videos for Rihanna and Pharrell Williams’ N.E.R.D.), Royal Ballet principal dancer Steven McRae, and rising-star singer Bluey Robinson.

Universal Pictures presents a Working Title Films and Amblin Entertainment production, in association with Monumental Pictures and The Really Useful Group. Cats is produced by Debra Hayward, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Tom Hooper. The screenplay is by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot, Rocketman) and Hooper, based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot and the stage musical by Lloyd Webber. Cats is executive produced by Lloyd Webber, Steven Spielberg, Angela Morrison and Jo Burn.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, the stage musical “Cats” received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981, where it played for 21 years and earned the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983, the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and ran for an extraordinary 18 years. Since opening in London in 1981, “Cats” has continuously appeared on stage around the globe, to date having played to 81 million people in more than fifty countries and in nineteen languages. It is one of the most successful musicals of all time.

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Comments

  1. Andrea says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:17 am

    🎶🐱🐈🎶🐱🐈🎶

    Reply
  2. Kelly Dinkela says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I have never seen Cats.. never

    Reply
  3. Marlene Lednicky says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:19 am

    Would like tickets

    Reply
  4. Jasmin Walker says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:20 am

    We would love to see Cats! We love Taylor and Jason😍 thanks for the opportunity!!

    Jasmin
    [email protected]

    Reply
  5. Jessica SIMS says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:28 am

    Love Cats!! 🐱

    Reply
  6. Samarah Mungo says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Would LOVE to see cats!!! ❤️ Thanks for the opportunity!! 😊

    Reply
  7. John says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:29 am

    It’s my girlfriend’s fav show, really looking forward to seeing the movie.

    Thanks,
    John

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  8. Jason Wyatt says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:48 am

    I’d like to go

    Reply
  9. Kimberly T says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:51 am

    This would be a fun movie to see!

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  10. Dina says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:53 am

    Excited for this one..

    Reply
  11. Harry says

    December 16, 2019 at 11:56 am

    Harry H says Love to see it! Thanks

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  12. Gary Fields says

    December 16, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Can’t wait to see this movie. Love the Broadway show.

    Reply
  13. Claudia Martinovic says

    December 16, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    We love to see Cats 😺😻😼🙀😽🐈

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  14. Chanda Baker says

    December 16, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    I would love to see Cats!

    Reply
  15. Gina Rosenwald says

    December 16, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Would love to see Cats with my girls. They love Cats and are in musicals!!!

    Reply
  16. Cody T Fothergill says

    December 16, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    Count me for a “YES!”, I would love to go see CATS! Love the musical and love the movie cast!!

    Reply
  17. Jannette Jorgensen says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    Would love to see CATS, looks like a GREAT movie!!

    Reply
  18. Diane K Connally says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Love to see this!!!

    Reply
  19. Jennifer Major says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    My family and I would love to see Cats!!

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  20. Shereka Barnes says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    Love Cats..Can’t wait to see Jennifer Hudson

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  21. Aireanna Barnes says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Love Broadway Show

    Reply
  22. Rudy A Garcia says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    Movie has great actors. Would love to attend the screening.

    Reply
  23. Cassandra Byers says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    Never have seen CATS, Would love to see this

    Reply
  24. carol spight says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    one of my favorite plays would love to go

    Reply
  25. Cassandra Byers says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Why my email still waiting on moderation?

    Reply
  26. Joe Ward says

    December 16, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    I thought it was spelled Katz? LOL

    Reply
  27. Susan Pittell says

    December 16, 2019 at 4:09 pm

    Would Love to see Cats

    Reply
  28. Debbie says

    December 16, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    I would like tickets. Thanks

    Reply
  29. Christy Reed says

    December 16, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Loved the broadway version!! Can’t wait to see all the actors bring it to life on the big screen!!!!

    Reply
  30. Jesse Northington says

    December 16, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    wpu;d love to

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  31. ALTON BURTON says

    December 16, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    Would love to see this.

    Reply
  32. Greg Whitfield says

    December 16, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    We saw Cats on Broadway. We would love to see what they’ve done with the movie.

    Reply
  33. Ben Samoei says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:22 am

    I’d love to take my kids to see CATS! My daughter loves Taylor Swift, too!

    Thanks Enza!

    Reply
  34. Pam Maguire says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:26 am

    Oh my gosh, we’d love to see Cats!!

    Reply
  35. Karen says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Would love to attend.
    Kmmlynch @ Gmail dot com

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  36. Elizabeth Crews says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:30 am

    I saw the play a long time ago! I’d love to see this movie!!🐈

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  37. Crystal Beerbower says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:31 am

    Never seen Cats. Excited to see this all star cast.

    Reply
  38. Vonetta says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:42 am

    Need tickets for my daughters birthday

    Reply
  39. Jonathan says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:43 am

    Would love to see Cats!

    Reply
  40. Denise says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Yes, please!

    Reply
  41. Wendy Sanford says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:25 am

    I want to see this so bad!!

    Reply
  42. Timothy Wicks says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:32 am

    Loved the Broadway show. Looking forward to seeing this one.

    Reply
  43. Joe Blair says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:39 am

    My daughter would love to see this

    Reply
  44. Christina Danner says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:47 am

    Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see this movie

    Reply
  45. Josiah Garrette says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:50 am

    🐱❤

    Reply
  46. Alicia says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Would love to see this movie! Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  47. Robert Reed says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:02 am

    Would love to see Cats!!! The broadway show looked so good!!! I want to see how these actors do with the parts !!!

    Reply
  48. Whitney H says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Saw cats on stage as a child and would love to see this with my kids

    [email protected]

    Reply
  49. Parker Thomsen says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:27 am

    Would love to check this out! One of my all time favorite shows!

    Reply
  50. Sheree Wainwright says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:33 am

    I love the musical! The movie should be fun!

    Reply
  51. Abby says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:51 am

    I would like to see CATS

    Reply
  52. Kandy H says

    December 17, 2019 at 10:57 am

    I would love a pass for the show

    Reply
  53. Tracy M Byrd says

    December 17, 2019 at 11:12 am

    Having seen this live, I can only imagine what Hollywood’s magic will do!! I can’t wait to see this production!!

    Reply
  54. Lance Hiemstra says

    December 17, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Lance Hiemstra , and Timothy Wicks , we would love to see the movie. I missed seeing it on broadway and have regretted it . this one really looks funny too.

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  55. Kandy Hartzell says

    December 17, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Didn’t put my last name on the first entry, just realized you needed that also. I would love to go to cats, I would love it if I could get 2 tickets please. I can’t wait to see my favorite singers in this movie.

    Reply
  56. Toliece Bowens says

    December 17, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    Yes, I would love tickets. I’ve been waiting to see this movie

    Reply
  57. Gilbert Hitchye says

    December 17, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    Can’t Wait To Experience The Film Version With The Talented Cast That Was Assembled. I’m Quite Sure That They All Were Thrilled To Expand In A Challenging Comparison .

    Reply
  58. Patricia says

    December 17, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    I need a movie break! Looks like this would do the trick!

    Reply
  59. Christine says

    December 17, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    Seeing CATS would be fabulous.

    Reply
  60. Ben McCarthy says

    December 17, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    Cats…. The myth …. The legend….. The litter box.

    Reply
  61. Abby says

    December 17, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    Show me the cats

    Reply
  62. Bianca little says

    December 17, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    Me pick me pick me!! My daughter and I would love to go, love Taylor Swift and Cats

    Reply
  63. Jim Ziermann says

    December 17, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    I would like to win passes. Thank you

    Reply

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