Animated ‘The Cat in the Hat’ draws mixed reviews
Culture · First reported 3 Nov, 17:00 · Updated 17:19
Reviews agree that Bill Hader voices the Cat in a new animated adaptation, but differ in their assessment of its humor, animation and family-friendly story. Both criticize aspects of the film’s plot and sentimental approach.
- The animated film stars Bill Hader as the Cat and is directed by Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni.
- Both reviews describe a plot involving children who have moved, the Cat’s work assignment, and a time-travel device.
- The reviewers find shortcomings in the story, though Mashable also praises the animation’s warmth and the voice cast’s energy.
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- Lead voice
- Bill Hader voices the Cat.
- Directors
- Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni.
- Running time and rating
- 107 minutes; rated PG.
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