Cats

Name: Cats
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2019-12-19
Cast: Francesca Hayward, Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson

2019 | 110 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 4.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Our take: A big-screen musical adaptation whose visual effects became an internet event. Watched more out of curiosity than love.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Amadeus or Mary Poppins, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off: It picked up 3 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.

A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic
AudiencesWeak
4.1 out of 10
AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.. Plus: "Won" 3 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$77 million worldwide on a $95 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 358K people sought it out in the past year