Review of The Cat's Meow (2001) by Grant S — 27 Nov 2013
Good movie. Character-development is good, and the fact that some of the characters are fairly famous adds some spice. Plot is good, having an Agatha Christie-type mystery feel to it. Sub-plots are intriguing, especially the bitter-sweet relationship between Charlie Chaplin and Marion Davies. The thought that this could be a true story adds a sense of history, and the sense of injustice at the end adds a real-world grittiness.
Kirsten Dunst is superb as Marion Davies. She captured Davies' comedic qualities perfectly, doing great justice to her. Great idea to cast her in the role, as it fitted her like a glove.
Good support from Eddie Izzard, Cary Elwes, Joanna Lumley and Edward Herrmann. Jennifer Tilly is more bearable than usual.
This review of The Cat's Meow (2001) was written by Grant S on 27 Nov 2013.
The Cat's Meow has generally received positive reviews.
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