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Plot: Actually, cats do dance, and there are a lot of little cat feet tapping all over this odd animated film. Complaints about originality can't be leveled here; the film works within the confines of the m...( read more read more... )usical genre, but there's never really been anything like this. Danny the cat is from Kokomo, and he's got a short list of things he has to do to become a big star in Hollywood. Unfortunately, he's unaware that animals, even talented ones, aren't even considered for showy parts in films. They're considered window dressing for humans, especially big stars such as Darla Dimple, the unlikely antagonist here. The music is by Randy Newman, and it's not really his best, but toe tapping may occur. The animation is reminiscent of an upgraded Animaniacs, and there's a frenetic, jittery sense to the scenes (mostly dealing with slapstick humor). Older fans of animation or bygone Hollywood will have much more to appreciate here than small children, but that's refreshing in itself. --Keith Simanton

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  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 14, 2008
    I love musicals. I even like Singin' in the Rain. This movie has both in it. A cartoon cat that is trying to make it big in Hollywood, and to do this he has to go through song and dance to make his new friends believe in themselves and in their dreams of stardum. Wonderful songs, interesting plot, memerable characters. Even the kids at home would love to sing along with this cool cat!
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 15, 2008
    hey, i LOVE this film (a cartoon i actually like). i remember singing the songs when i was a kid...fun film. about animals in show biz wanting more than just toto in wizard of oz and stuff.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 10, 2008
    very underrated movie. granted it fits the bill for just about every formulaic kids' movie, but it has a fresh and original flare to it that makes it stand out from the rest. while playing the standard schmaltz for the kids, it throws in nods to the golden age of filmmaking--the atmosphere, the style, the Hollywood musical. the fact that it's one of the last hand-drawn animated movies is a tribute in itself. the movie posters at the end were also quite enjoyable. a superb animated send-off for the great Gene Kelly.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 27, 2008
    this is a great movie for kids and adults about understanding the power of your dreams. hope i own it soon
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 21, 2008
    i love this movie. it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funny
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 28, 2007
    I used to watch this all the time when I was little. I love all the songs, especially the ones by Darla and Danny.
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 24, 2007
    Este tipo de peliculas estan en los finales de mi lista, por ser un debate continuo entre buenas opiniones y desastrosas perspectivas. He llegado a la conclusion de que esta pelicula te da un vistazo gracioso de los años 50, y te envuelve con ese ritmo que tienen las pegajosas canciones; sin embargo, es mero entretenimiento que fue tristemente opacado con la galardonada HERCULES, la cual todo mundo recuerda y que fue enormemente promocionada por la MEGA ENORME Y PODEROSA DISNEY;con esa competencia, ¿Como ibamos a recoradar una linda historia de gatos?
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 10, 2007
    This movie is really sweet.A great singing movie that isn't disney... like anastasia but with a different story and talking animals.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 8, 2007
    O.M.G. this was my favorite movie when i was young, i could watch it over and over again, and again, and again!!
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 4, 2007
    this was one of ... scratch that, this was my ALL TIME FAVORITE movie when i was little. it is such a cute and funny and origional movie, and the music is awesome.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 9, 2007
    I love the parodies of all the classic stars like Mae West, Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Kind Kong. The Gene Kelly touch for choreography is stellar!!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 23, 2007
    a lovely animated musical with a clever plot, and great songs. Using good imagry and and great humor, this movie definately rose to the top of my favorites list
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 9, 2007
    Lovely little film-- Now I will redirect you to tOkK's review, which is better thanw hat I could come up with and says what I'd say.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 8, 2007
    I still sing songs from the movie, and I have not seen it in about 8 years. The music is catchy and the story is cute.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 8, 2007
    -->> ..under-apprieciated and wonderful..critically acclaimed yet overlooked upon it's original release. Danny and company provide alot of pure fun,catchy rythems,song, and and awesome animated choreography.

    Sweet and touching ..and the slapstick is insane. Scott Bacula,Jamine Guy, & Natalie Cole lead and killer ensemble voice cast..

    ..'sides
    Don Knotts as the lovable T.W. Turtle ..how can you go wrong. Rediscover this animated GEM !!
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 13, 2007
    An overlooked animated masterpiece, easily besting...let's say...every animated movie Disney has made for 50 years? Yeah, we'll call it at that just to be nice.

    The movie tells the tale of the talented song-and-dance cat Danny, who is about to both learn and teach a lesson, in 1939 Hollywood. On his way he meets gluttonous busdrivers with Brooklyn accents, bizarre stylized Clark Gables and evil little girls who are more psychotic than all Jack Nicholson's movie characters combined.

    Another great thing about this movie is the music, made by underrated composer Randy Newman. Actually, this movie kills every prejudice I have on movies with talking/singing/dancing animals. Nearly every song actually has integrity, be it in musical or comical sense.

    This movie blends together the Golden Age of Hollywood together with jaw-dropping over-the-top animation and unforgettable musical numbers.

    Just forget that you're supposed to act like an adult and watch this. Definitely the best animated movie ever made.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 13, 2007
    Again with the cats and cute story. Also this is another animation from my childhood, that captured my liking.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 8, 2007
    This movie always picked me up when I was down. It's just all-around cute and the songs are both gorgeous and catchy.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 19, 2007
    Now this is a fun movie. I can't believe I passed it up when it first hit theaters. The film is just full of energy that few others contain and really does a marvelous job harkening back to the classic Hollywood musicals of old. The songs are a knock-out, the storytelling is just right, and the animation is a sensation of life. I'm feeling happy just talking about it. Check this movie out!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 17, 2007
    If you like cats and some other animals. And you like to dance then you would probably like this movie.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 24, 2007
    I absolutely LOVE this dang movie. I love kitties, I love musicals, and I love cartoons. What can I say.

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    the funniest movie with a dancing and singing cat!
    posted 290 days ago

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  • Rated: (G)
  • Directed by: Mark Dindal
  • Genres: Kids & Family
  • Released: March 26, 1997
  • DVD Released: September 3, 2002

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