If there exists one movie that is powerful enough to bring about world peace, it is none other than the live-action Cat in the Hat. Single-handedly being the best film mankind has produced, the Cat in the Hat has been rated a 10 by critics all around the world. (Who cares if it’s 10%, a 10 is a 10)
The Cat in the Hat was the second addition, after The Grinch, to the line of live-action Dr. Suess films that started in the early 2000s. The movie was so amazing in fact, that after being enchanted by the divine nature of the film, Audrey Geisel, Dr. Suess’s wife, permanently put a stop to the production of all future live-action remakes to avoid staining its reputation with inferior sequels.
Nevertheless, in an attempt to ruin the prestige of such a glorious film, the elitist bourgeoise forced upon the film, various slanderous dishonors ranging from the Golden Rasberry Award for the Worst Excuse for an Actual Movie, to the Stinkers Bad Movie Award for Most Annoying Non-Human Character. While haters might say that the Cat’s white hairs causes them nightmares, psychologists explain that this is just due to a deep misunderstanding of what the movie is trying to portray. Ignoring the blatant anti-cat propaganda, the film has a meaningful story that is sure to change the lives of anyone who watches it. Permanently. There is no going back!
At first glance, it is obvious that the film is meant to be different from others. Its uniqueness is what makes it so special and just because you can’t understand something doesn’t mean it is inherently bad. The plot line takes the audience on a thrilling emotional roller-coaster. A few have even described it as a physical rollercoaster after experiencing dizziness from being mesmerized.
Anti-fans often forget to mention the revolutionary leaps the film makes in both CGI and costume design. For its time 20 years ago, the CGI talking fish in the movie remains one of the best computer graphics in existence, far surpassing even the new Avatar movies. Mike Myers, the same genius who voices the great Shrek, elegantly carries out the role of the one and only Cat in this film with an unimaginable amount of class.
Aside from the emotional and physical exhilaration one receives from watching this movie, the music is also something that needs to be talked about. I wouldn’t be surprised if a new subsection of advanced music theory was created to address the songs in this movie alone. The highlight of the auditory experience in this film is the song Fun, Fun, Fun written by David Newman. Along with the hypnotic and catchy music lyrics, Mike Myers and his iconic black and white fursuit are adorned with exotic fruits and vegetables as he performs an elaborate dance that must have taken decades to master.
Overall, I would rate this movie 15/5 stars and I once again stand adamantly with the idea that this is the best film humankind has and will ever create.
