The storyline is about two kids named Nick and Sally who need to find the perfect Halloween costume. They find the Cat in the Hat and he tells them about a closet that has all the best costumes. They go on the hunt for the perfect costume and face their fears on the way.
The characters are very unique, creative and beautifully animated. Some of them are astonishing. I love the wacky and crazy lady who owns all the costumes. She's very helpful to the kids as she helps them find the perfect costume. I love how she dances with the Cat in the Hat. She is a fun, energetic, loving character that children will love. The Fish that follows The Cat in the Hat on his journeys is also hilarious! I love how he tries to scare The Cat in the Hat but he is so oblivious about his fear of pumpkins.
The animation is close to the Cat in the Hat books. The storyline is identical to the books, which doesn't always happen when you make a book into a movie. There are some movies that do not look anything like the original book. The voice acting is applaud-able. I love how Martin Short's (The Cat in the Hat) voice is exactly how I imagine the Cat in the Hat would sound. I love how he sounds whimsical and kooky. I also adore the voice actors of Sally and Nick. I love how they make their voices so perfectly childlike.
The message of this film is to get over your fears because they are not as big as you think. It teaches kids that you can get over your fear whether it's a small fear of ghosts or a big fear like stage fright. All of the main characters get over fears that they couldn't get over before. The Cat in the Hat gives great advice - the fears you have are not bigger than you think. This is a great lesson for kids that have fears that they cannot get over. I rate this film 5 out of 5 and recommend it to ages 5 to 9. This DVD is available now so, be sure to check it out.
Reviewed by Carla P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13
This is a film about a friendly, large cat that goes on a fun adventure with two kids named Sally and Nick and their pet fish to find the perfect Halloween costume. Along the way, the group indulges in some spooky fun and silly musical numbers. It is really a fun and festive film to enjoy with your children. This movie is action-packed (for a kids film) and full of magical fun for younger kids to enjoy.
The musical numbers add an innocent and fun component to the film. They are fun, silly and highly entertaining. The musical numbers certainly add lots of fun.
The storyline is easy to follow and actually quite intriguing. When I was younger, I would have watched it and enjoyed it immensely. It leaves you wondering what will happen next. The songs, the animation and the plot are amusing and interesting and very family friendly.
Another aspect that is commendable is the animation. It is cool, clever, brightly colorful and aesthetically pleasing. It reminds me of the animated films I used to watch when I was younger. The animation style is absolutely one of my favorite parts of the film. Then, of course is Martin Sheen as the voice of The Cat. He is simply delightful to listen to. He delivers a stunning performance that takes me back time and time again. He is worth the price of admission, so to speak.
I rate it 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 6. It is available on DVD now so, be sure to check it out. Reviewed by Ella L., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13
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