Anyone seen the new Cat in the Hat Movie?

Not sure I've even heard of one coming out.

Kids were out of school today for PTCs so we actually went for lunch.


Very pleasant surprise.

Hader is a much less over the top Cat than the Meyers version. Solid animation with a couple of the worlds being really good. The things were great and the fish was especially good.

Had a really nice message about kids understanding more about their parents and the experiences that define who they have become from when they were kids. Not political at all.

Made reference to a thing movie, would love if they did that.

The “big bad” is a little scary looking, but the whole conflict is never really feels that dangerous, even my daughter that gets pretty easily scared figured out the twist early on so she wasn’t bothered by it.

5, 7, and 11 all enjoyed it, had humor all three could appreciate.


Already ordered the movie storybook, can maybe take a look at that to get a feel for the movie before taking kids






ETA: Found this review that gives a good idea of what to expect (removed a couple of spoiler-ish comments if you want to read the whole thing)

Plugged In movie review

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Beyond the obvious positivity that the Cat brings to children, the film earnestly wears its heart on its sleeve—showcasing a family brought closer together through a difficult move.

Initially, Gabby and Seb don’t understand why their hard-working, single mother is so “boring.” However, through their adventure in magical cardboard boxes, they begin to understand their mother. Long shifts at the hospital, piles of paperwork and a lack of time for music or crafts are not just part of her adult life: They’re done as sacrifices for her children.


The kids’ journey brings them closer together as well, reminding them of the times they used to play together. And, while a part of Gabby will always miss her old home, her appreciation for her mother’s sacrifice in moving their family to a good school district imbues her with a sense of optimism about the next phase of life.

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