finished watching The Cat in the Hat 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
(Saw a pre-screening November 2nd, 2026)

Despite some flaws, The Cat in the Hat is a movie that's a fantastic movie for parents to see with their kids. For everyone else? Your mileage may vary.

Right out of the box, the movie's visuals are, in my opinion, something quite enjoyable. The Cat in the Hat, is a character that's wonderfully eccentric and full of life, the world of Dr. Seuss is lively and something very true to that of the books in terms of setting and characters, and the initial conflict very much reflects a situation the original Cat in the Hat would likely find himself in.

The characters are fun and likable from the get go, are relatable once the viewer is introduced to the characters of the real world, and the general goofiness of the movie's start is sure to hook young audiences.

From there, the story admittedly becomes a bit predictable and a little run-of-the-mill. However, where the film falters with it's story, it makes up for it in it's visuals, chaotic and imaginative events, it's child-friendly humour, and surprising deviation from a typical Dr. Seuss story.

While the film is overall pretty decent, a few minor issues dock it a few points. Putting aside the aforementioned plot issue, the movie overall feels less targeted for families, and more targeted to kids specifically, which, while great for parents and kids, takes a little away from the average person's watching experience. Certain soundtrack choices are...interesting, and the potty humour, while nothing too egregious, comes too often for some tastes.

All and all, if you're a parent, absolutely take your kid to see this movie they're sure to love it. Otherwise, it's a fairly lukewarm watch in my personal opinion.

P.S. - Thing 1's design is absolutely adorable, and I fear I might be starting my "Minions Mom" phase.