Cat People
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Movie Reviews of Cat People
Movie Review: It's Alright
Summary: 3 Stars
I remember seeing this movie growing up--probably on the Sci-Fi Channel. It was an interesting movie. Word of warning(maybe spoiler): there's attempted incest. And it's not just for a little bit, or implied, or undertones; it's the main theme of the movie. That sometimes turns people off to a movie, and I can understand any who don't want to see this movie now because of it. Me, on the other hand, I find it intriguing. If any of you didn't know, this is a remake of a movie with the same title (I know because a friend of mine has a DVD with both the original and it's sequel). It's obviously an 80's movie, and if you can't tell by the synthesizer music, then you can tell by the camera angles and the clothing styles (and how young Malcolm McDowell is). I love Malcolm McDowell in this movie, even though he plays yet another creepy guy. It gets hard to watch at times--mostly because there are boring parts in the movie, not the blood/"gore". There's a good deal of nudity, and it's obvious in one scene that the main female isn't wearing a bra under a nude-colored sweater (you'll know it when you see it). It was the 80's, and it was rated R; they could get away with a lot. I still like it okay--there are some excellent special effects in it that pre-date CGI (and, according to a Featurette in the Special Features, incapable of being reproduced in CGI).Movie Review: This is not the original.
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a sort of 80's remake of the original Cat People movie, where they felt the need to sex it up even more than it was at the time, and add a little incest and a lot of gore. They did manage to give it a good, solid semi-ambiguous ending; I liked that. But make no mistake, this is a b-grade movie. Or it could be a sequel. With some very similar scenes... I don't know. Anyways, there is an older, black-and-white Cat People out there, which is excellent.
For all it's flaws, I liked it. The effects are 80's but not stupid (not great, but not gratuitous). Effects have come a long way since this was made, which makes these seem worse now, but back then they were fairly cutting edge.
It's definitely meant to appeal to the boys: violence, a hot chick who turns into a big cat after lots of nudity and sex, etc. But there is a plot, and it is well crafted - even the amazingly silly flashbacks to ancient times arn't really all that silly.
Warning: the music involves loads of tinny synth effects. Eeep...
Movie Review: Of COURSE it's not the Val Lewton classic...
Summary: 3 Stars
But that doesn't mean this version isn't worth watching on its own merits. No, none of the acting is really first-rate, and yes, some scenes are kinda strange and yes, there are a few plot holes, but all told, this remains a watchable and unexpectedly sexy film. Kinski's portrayal will remain one of the sexiest performances ever committed to film; the acting level doesn't matter; all her erotica is visual, and she's absolutely perfect for the role. Ruby Dee has a small role, but she's great. Even the cat is attractive. The remainder of the story is your basic sorta horror film, with some arresting images. Definitely worth owning, along with the original.Movie Review: Intriguing Horror Remake
Summary: 3 Stars
Director Paul Schrader's revamp of the Val Lewton classic is uneven yet visually striking. "Cat People" (1982) benefits from the stunning presence of Nastassja Kinski, John Bailey's evocative New Orleans photography and a mesmerizing score by Giorgio Moroder. Unfortunately, Schrader's cinematic horror lacks the subtlety and restraint of the 1942 Lewton production. Though Schrader takes DeWitt Bodeen's original story on an intriguingly different path, the explicit gore works against the film. Regardless of its missteps, "Cat People" remains preferable to the ludicrous slasher movies that haunt your neighborhood cineplexes.Movie Review: Cat People
Summary: 3 Stars
The ending is not the best, but the performances are stellar. I can't stay away from this one, very edgy at times. Almost as good as the original. Recommended.