During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.
First published in 1957, The Cat In The Hat is one of the most-loved and best-selling children's books ever. It's also a mere 1,600 words -- and even at 82 minutes, the movie version seems like a big stretch.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
24 Nov 2003
rotten:
The best argument yet made for extending artists' rights beyond the grave.
– Charles Taylor,
Salon.com,
22 Nov 2003
rotten:
About as creatively inspired as a giant hairball.
– Desson Thomson,
Washington Post,
21 Nov 2003
fresh:
So good it breaks your heart for not being better.
– Stephen Hunter,
Washington Post,
21 Nov 2003
rotten:
The younger the viewers, the better reactions are bound to be, while grownups will sit still in varying states of bemusement and discomfiture.