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Author Topic: The Cat in the Hat Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 11-20-2003 11:30 PM                        Or more aptly titled.... "More " at the theatre that will disgust those brave souls and unknowing parents who dare bring thier little angels to see it" All I can say is Sweet Jesus. Mike Myers sucks much to begin with and he certainly lives up to my low expectations in this film. Not 30 minutes into the film (R2, if I recall) that damn CRAP CODE flashed up and covered damn near the whole freeking screen. The few people screening it with me all asked me what the hell it was.... I told them it was the distributors way of destroying our business from within. Back to the film... I can already see parents coming out complaining about the content and 'innuendos' in the film. SOmething about saying Son-of-a-Beeeeepppppp and making comments about cutting off balls in a PG movie makes me think that either the CARA folks are asleep at the wheel (hey, maybe it's Valenti's relatives there as well )or this industry is slowly demoralizing itself into oblivion. Bottom line (IMO) is.. this film sucks much ass, as Joe would say.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 11-21-2003 01:57 AM                     Just substitute my name in place of Jason's and you have my review. Nicely said, Jason.  |  IP: Logged Darryl Spicer Film God Posts: 3250 From: Lexington, KY, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 11-21-2003 03:14 AM                    All I can say is this movie was a Stupid, Horrible, Incredably Terrible movie. I didn't notice any crap code but the colors were so annoying in the first place the Crap Code probably just blended in. I give this film 1/2 star out of four. That's only because the torture was limited to 82 minutes.  |  IP: Logged Mike Olpin Chop Chop! Posts: 1852 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Jan 2002 posted 11-21-2003 04:26 AM                     Great, imaginative and fun. I even had a few good laughs. (Hand sanitizer distributed by "The Incredible Bulk delivery co.") Then that stupid cat showed up. BAD BAD BAD . The movie shifts from boring kiddy flick to PG-13 humor rather abruptly, the back again. (Mike Myers makes out, tounge included, with a "Dirty Hoe") His voice is extremely irritating. Myers uses the Coffee lady's voice from SNL through much of the film. On a technical side, Technicolor has joined the paranoia party along with Deluxe. The crap code is all over this one. Is it me or do the dots keep getting bigger? Daryl said it. Stupid, Horrible, Incredably Terrible  |  IP: Logged Paul Konen Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 981 From: Frisco, TX. (North of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-21-2003 10:04 AM                     Anybody notice mannerisms from Waynes World and Austin Powers. I can go back and watch the trailer and see it all over again just as well. At least it is only 2 minutes vs 82. Paul  |  IP: Logged David Stambaugh Film God Posts: 4021 From: Eugene, Oregon Registered: Jan 2002 posted 11-21-2003 11:11 AM                        All I've seen is the trailers and that's enough to tell me this is an ill-conceived and lame piece of . Shame on everyone involved with making it.  |  IP: Logged Ian Price Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1714 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-21-2003 11:54 AM                     Quote in ad for Cat In The Hat: Brad Miller Dallas Texas "Great, imaginative and fun." Mike Olpin San Diego, California  |  IP: Logged Mitchell Dvoskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1869 From: West Milford, NJ, USA Registered: Jan 2001 posted 11-21-2003 12:18 PM                     Haven't seen the film, but the C.I.T.H. tv commercial for McDonalds is downright creepy. I think the character would have worked better in a horror movie.  |  IP: Logged Ken Layton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1452 From: Olympia, Wash. USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 11-21-2003 12:19 PM                     I have no desire to even bother seeing this movie. It looks stupid just from the trailers.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 11-21-2003 10:11 PM                     quote: Anybody notice mannerisms from Waynes World and Austin Powers. You said it! I was thinking the exact same thing, Austin Powers/DR evil in a cat suit. I was actually surprised at the crowds that come out for it. Not many little kids, mostly teenagers. [ 11-21-2003, 11:48 PM: Message edited by: Chris Hipp ]  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 11-21-2003 10:54 PM                        Update: As predicted, the bitching has begun. I feel obligated to tell anyone who asks about this film how much it sucks and teh reasoning behind my feeling. SO far, of the folks I've warned, I've been right on target 100% of the time. This film will sink that the rock it is. Too bad that in the meantime it will have siphoned of the misguided perception that it is a kids film !!!  |  IP: Logged Ron Lacheur Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 650 From: British Columbia, Canada Registered: Feb 2002 posted 11-21-2003 11:53 PM                     Chris, Of course it's going to do well. The Dr Seuss element alone sells the movie. Mike Myers is pretty much a household name and the marketing campaign is pretty good.  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 11-22-2003 11:16 AM                     I saw it yesterday......OH MY GOD Finally saw the CRAP code on the 2nd show..really annoying. I didn't like it one bit. We did sell out for our last matinee and first evening show. BTW Have any of you had to show Cat in the Hat 6 shows a day? Ridiculous!  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 11-22-2003 03:56 PM                        Richard, You mention 6 shows and I see you're in Plant City. By chance, do you work for Carmike?  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 11-22-2003 10:00 PM                     Jason, yes I do. Did you work for them?  |  IP: Logged

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