The Cat in the Hat (2003)
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| Director: | Bo Welch |
| Actors: | Alec Baldwin, Kelly Preston, Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Sean Hayes, Spencer Breslin, Amy Hill, Danielle Chuchran, Brittany Oaks, Taylor Rice |
This adaptation of the classic children's book stars Mike Meyers (AUSTIN POWERS) as the wily talking cat with a tall striped hat and more than a few tricks up his sleeve. Set in a colorful make-believe world, the film tells the classic tale of a sister and brother, Sally (Dakota Fanning) and Conrad (Spencer Breslin), who pass a rainy afternoon with their crotchety baby sitter Mrs. Kwan (Amy Hill), during which they receive a visit from the mysterious Cat in the Hat, who leads them on a series of colorful, illogical, silly misadventures. Meanwhile their mother (Kelly Preston), her paranoid boss (Sean Hayes), and her phony boyfriend (Alec Baldwin), present obstacles for the children as they become part of the Cat's chaotic world.
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 72mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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Member Reviews (62)
62 Member
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Shane
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A very naughty cat. I liked the book and loved this movie
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as a fortysomething american guy, this is NOT my cat in the hat. mike meyer's makes me cringe with pity for his horrible rendition of dr. suess' classic and most famous character. kind of like the remake of 'charlie and the chocolate factory', stick with the originals and pretend these horrific remakes were never created.
mandy
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great, my 5 yo son loved it as we read the books all the time. good movie for the whole family
Desmond Pereira
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Austin Powers and Dr Evil in a cat-costume! Oh behave! Meow!
I enjoyed it just watching Mike Myers and Alex Baldwin do a kids' film. The character of 'Conrad" really irritated me, though!
Nicole M.
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I don't quite get why this only has a 2.5 star rating (at my time of viewing. It looks like the lower ratings are for people judging it on an adults basis - well, it's not an adults movie people! I thought it was a great movie for the kids, much better than I expected since movies based on books are usually lacking. My fussy boy loved it and there was the odd bit of humour in there for us adults as well.
Zak R.
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strawb
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probably alright for the littlies, was hoping it would be of the Shrek ilk but alas, no would not reccommend it to anyone over the age of eight. Strawb#5
Wade P.
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Jerry M.
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A great movie with clever lines that the kids just loved.
Paul G.
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I guess its one for the kids, but I thought its not the best movie. Disney have done so much better for the kids.
Donna F.
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The children loved watching. Its very funny in their eyes.
Karen K.
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Definitely a fun, kids' movie!
Marie B.
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Eve M.
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I didn't really like this. It was quite silly really but I should have realised by the title!
Julie-Anne
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A bit of a giggle but that laugh - all I could think of was Austin Powers.
David W.
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Sherie H.
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Petama
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Great film for all the family with plenty of adult jokes. It was great to relive this great childhood book in a different genre. I want more!
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Scott Obrien
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Violet Fawkes
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Violet Fawkes
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Very entertaining and well made, my kids loved it!
Xinye Ni
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Siruni Wijeyaratne
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Great & goofy kid's stuff.Kept them highly amused & entertained.
Sarah Konstantinou
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Not really good for the very young kids, and I think much of the humour was too adult. Great effects though.
Simon Slevin
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The kids loved it - my daughter watched it over and over and over again!
Fiona Wilkinson
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Deborah Pryke
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The kids loved it. I only caught bits of it, but the humour seemed too adult to me for a kid's movie. Luckily it went over their heads.
Naomi N.
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Great for the kids!
Rosalynd Giles
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Kids and adults alike in our house really enjoyed it.
Robert Mcintyre
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Adult humour may actually be dangerous for children
Christine Evans
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Kathryn Ivey
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Thomas Krusch
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A great movie for the kids and the ones feeling young
Angela Coglan
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A very funny man, Mike Myers. Well done.
Nerida Quigley
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Linda Allen
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Kids enjoyed it very much watched 3 times.
Meg Borkowski
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Anthony Stanguts
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Camera work and set are well worked into the story, plus Mike Myers does justice playing the Cat
Kirthi
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Naomi Heller
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Reading the book to the children was more enjoyable for me. perhaps at 12 my boys are too old for this film?
Kylie Day
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This movie was an excellent movie for kids and adults, we really enjoyed it.
Cascel Turner
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Enrico De Michiel
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I enjoyed the movie very much.
Sheona Lewandowsky
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PM
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bizarre
Hai Vu
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Cahyono Sugiantoro
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Strange story !
Brett Goodwin
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Not one for the adults but the kids(under 10)really enjoyed it.
Grant Donnan
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John Tsoucalas
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Deanne Deluca
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It was ok pretty drawn out great effects though
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John Simpson
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After seeing this and The Grinch I'm convinced Suess books can't translate to film - Myers is a poor Carey rip-off, and there's no real premise to the film. Why is the Cat there? Why is he so $#$$%@ annoying? Why are the kids so unlikeable?? Dull, a waste of time.
Anthea Allsopp
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Jodi Betterton
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Wonderful picture for all who love the story of Cat in the Hat.
Rebecca
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My four year old watched it over and over.
Brett Flanagan
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Brunessa
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It kept my kids entertained.