Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
I haven‘t watched this in a while, in fact I only remember watching this as a teen and really enjoying the feelings and thoughts it evoked. It wasn‘t so much the story, the acting or overall concept. It was more a vibe to connect with that seemingly cold and soulless void (mostly) that is the universe. A contact, almost akin to a human touch, warm and familiar.
I‘d rather cut off my thumbs, cook them in butter and give them to a cat, for this film does not deserve a gestured rating in any form. Perhaps it was the arduous length, obsolete rape scenes or that I only had popcorn to eat today which made me feel sick but I have a genuine distaste for this film.
I think Cat Person starts conceptually strong with an interesting play on expectations vs. reality in the modern dating life.
It focuses on the perspective of Margot as a female-read younger person that is dating the generic Robert (aka Cousin Greg, aka the incel guy). Both have a lot expectations but for Margot the situation is way more dangerous.
The film tends to lose its grip during the second half and starts to become increasingly incoherent.
In summary it felt…