Judi Dench on That ‘Cats’ Movie: “Oh God, I Can’t Bear It!”
- Judi Dench’s honest thoughts on the ‘Cats’ film.
- Why the movie’s visual style was a big talking point.
- Our take on the whole furry, memorable spectacle.
We just saw the news, and honestly? We’re nodding along with every word. Dame Judi Dench, a true legend, is finally talking about the ‘Cats’ movie. You remember it, right? Oh, that film. The 2019 adaptation of the huge Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
She’s reflecting on it in her upcoming book, “Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It?” And boy, she’s not holding back. At all. Judi played Old Deuteronomy in the movie. She thought it was a “waste” of Webber’s talent and goodwill. “Oh God, I can’t bear it,” she said. We feel you, Judi. We really do.
That film had a super-stacked cast. So many big names! But the visual style, with all that digital fur? Well, it was a bit… much for many people. It created a really unusual vibe. A confusing aesthetic. It was a tough watch for some, trying to figure out what was happening on screen.
It’s a shame when a project doesn’t quite hit the mark, especially with so much potential. Like when you go to a film festival hoping for something special, and some movies just don’t click. Luckily, places like the Seattle Film Fest often shine a light on truly amazing stories that do work.
Our Take
We get it. We really do. The ‘Cats’ film was a big swing. And sometimes, those big swings don’t connect. Judi Dench saying “Oh God, I can’t bear it” pretty much sums up how a lot of us felt leaving the cinema. It’s hard to see so much talent go into something that just… didn’t quite work visually or story-wise for most people. Let’s just say, we’ll stick to the stage version for now!
