Customer Reviews

That Darn Cat

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I have always loved the older version staring Hayley Mills and was curious to see how the remake measured up. Need less to say, I was not impressed. More often than not, I find sequels and remakes to be worse than the originals. This is just another example and the only outstanding part I found really funny was Zeke trying to think and act like a cat.

It's likabe for kids because it's an "up-to-date" version. But in my opinion the older movie is much more entertaining, especially for adults. Besides it follows the book a lot closer than the newer production. I recommend seeing the old classic verses this one.

There are only a few movies where the remake is as good as or better than the original. This one is the worst I ever have seen. I have bought this on DVD in a PAL country expecting a reissue of a former released NTSC Laserdisc containing the original movie of 1965. What I have got was a production (1997) with shallow entertainment not even amusing or funny, created loveless.
Although the original movie exists in a restored version I don't understand why it is not yet released on DVD in place of that nonsense of 1997. Therefore I share the same opinion with the reviewer who said: "buy That Darn Cat (VHS) in place of That Darn Cat (DVD)"!

This is one remake that shouldn't have been made! The only thing it has in common with the original is that a cat came home wearing a wristwatch on his neck, everything else is a totally new story that doesn't make any sense. It appears that the current producers disliked the original plot so they added a bunch of silly subplots just to fill space. The lady butcher in love with a security guard leaving packages of meat on his doorstep, the "bloody twig" clue which turned out to be a maraschino cherry stem, the person who hasn't left their apartment for years, etc. were all distracting elements that nobody would have missed had they been left out.

My sons hadn't seen the original yet, and they thought this movie was stupid. They did enjoy the original when I rented it the following week.

While the remake version of "That Darn Cat" was pretty good, it pales in comparison to the classic original with the Siamese Cat. Instead of spending my money on this version, I will anxiously await the day when the original 1965 version of "That Darn Cat" comes to DVD !

If you really like this movie, go with the original from 1965. Hayley Mills and Dean Jones are a better and enjoyable combo to watch instead of Christina Ricci and Doug E.Doug. If it wasn't for that cute gray tabby cat, I would have totally passed on this one. The acting and writing were lame.....At least the film ends within an hour and a half, so you won't make it a habit to look at your watch or wall clock while watching!

A sad,sorry remake of the 1965 classic which contains none of its warmth and charm. Watching remakes such as this only highlights the superiority of the original and seems to elevate it even further in quality.

This movie was saved by the FBI agent. He was very funny, and in my opinion the only good part of the film. I would recommend this film to anyone who might like cats, but even then you might not want to waste your time....

We originally rented this movie from Netflix and my 4 year old son loved it so much that he did not want to return it. I searched every store to purchase this movie and finally came to Amazon to purchase it for him. I have not seen the original movie but I too liked this movie. The charaters are entertaining and all the little plots keep you interested. I think that it is a must purchase for any cat lover.

I remember watching the original 1965 version of "That Darn Cat," and I loved every minute of that film. I also remember loving the original 1961 version of "The Parent Trap." I had seen the remake of "The Parent Trap" and loved it, so I thought I'd give this remake a chance. Bad move.

The remake is so far removed from the original I almost didn't believe it was the same story. Too many little "mini stories" (for lack of a better word) distracted me from understanding the main plot. The script is bad, the acting is mediocre at best, and the story line is confusing and overly complicated.

I would advise you not to see this poorly done remake. Stick to the original.

If you enjoyed the original Disney version from 1965, you will like this one immensely. Good actor's, great action sequences, and a cat that is cute as all.
Great entertainment for all family members.
5 stars for the excellent quality.