The Cat's Meow

this "true life tale of gossip" hit theatres with very little fanfare, but slowly built up some steam from critics who praised not only the film, but eddie izzard's portrayal of charlie chaplin and kirsten dunst's portrayal of marian davies. the... Full review

Had to watch over and over again just to see how well the actors played their roles. Couldn't see Izzard as Chaplin. Chaplin was a lady's man and he looked it, Izzard can't cut the mustard in this category, but he... Full review

It begins with a funeral, for whom you don't know except who ever it is, he or she is getting quite a send-off to the tune of Aloha Nui played by a pair of musicians strumming ukuleles. Now if you... Full review

I am a fan of Eddie Izzard and it's one of the best things, aside from his stand up comedy, that I've seen him do! Also the rest of the cast was wonderful and the clothes were fanstasico! I'm not a... Full review

Not the fastest paced movie ever but the suspense was fantastic. Eddie Izzard's performance as Charles Chaplin was incredible. Great cast. I enjoyed seeing Joanna Lumley in the film.... Full review

a nice little movie that was well directed and well written and well acted that tells a theory of what might have happened and led upto the mysterious death of filmaker thomas ince in 1924 abord a cruise ship when mega... Full review

The Cat's Meow was an excellent movie, it had great visuals, a good plot, and supurb acting. A must see!... Full review

I have to say, I thought the Cat's Meow was the cat's pajamas. Peter Bogdanovich has made a story out of an event whose outcome is still unexplained. What's more, it feels like it actually could've happened. The interactions between... Full review

Eddie Izzard is brilliant as Charlie Chaplin. I can't get enough of this movie. The period costumes are beautiful, set design is just what I would imagine the ship to look like. Very well acted and directed.... Full review

Really enjoyed screening Peter Bogdonovich's 'A Cat's Meow' which was certainly not a disappointment. This inventive story/script that was cleverly based on Hollywood myth/legend of a presumed love affair Charlie Chaplin had with William Randolf Heart's mistress, Marion Davies and had... Full review

Review by Louise Keller: Filled with atmosphere of the swinging 20s, The Cats Meow is a scrumptious and compelling peep into the lives of an elite group on a weekend of fun and frolic. The trick is to make the film not merely titillating but meaningful, and Peter Bogdanovich does just that by skinning his characters until we glimpse the complex tissue beneath: the vanity, the frailty, the desperation and the reality of wealth power. ... Full Review

But there are neighborhood watering holes, great old restaurants, fantastic movie theatres, including many revival houses and museum programs. I know a lot of happy film industry couples. This re-invigorated interest in the film script. ... Full Review

Yet The Cat's Meow remains an engrossing delve into movie lore, with Dunst's poignant performance doing much to rehabilitate Davies' reputation. ... Full Review

Final Thoughts: The movie was well made and interesting to it's intended audience but I wonder if most people would care enough about the subject matter to put in the time and energy to really appreciate it. On the other hand, this might well make it too limited for most movie lovers to enjoy. ... Full Review

Steven Peros adapted The Cat's Meow from his own stage play which had a successful run in L.A. and it shows its roots. At times, you wish he would have the characters do more skulking than sniping, though Lumley and Tilly have great fun sharpening their claws and tongues on other revellers. ... Full Review

I enjoyed the film immensely on its theatrical release, and it has haunted me ever since with its mood - a cocktail of power, sex, wealth and love. ... Full Article

Atlanta bartenders and boozing fans may want to take a cue from Vela, a Manhattan-based celebrity haunt. To gear up for next week's release of "Catwoman," starring Halle Berry, it's created the Cat's Meow. ... Full Article

On board the Oneida that fateful night were silent screen icon Charlie Chaplin (Eddie Izzard), gossip columnist Louella Parsons (Jennifer Tilly), and Hearst's young mistress Marion Davies (Kirsten Dunst). ... Full Article

The legend is described, among other places, in Kenneth Anger's book, "Hollywood Babylon" in a chapter titled "William Randolph's Hearse."It began with a party on Hearst's yacht, The Oneida, on Nov. 15, 1924. ... Full Article

Peter Bogdanovich's most recent directorial effort "The Cat's Meow" was passed over by audiences at the box office likely due to its subject matter as opposed to its actual merits. ... Full Article

The USCCB 's critic says, "A setup like this could have easily gotten muddled or overbearing. Yet Bogdanovich keeps the action moving along smoothly, feeding the audience narrative information while allowing the film to be a visual potpourri of glitz,... ... Full Article