Review of Cat Person

The cultural conversation surrounding human decency in the dating and relationship sphere have been in the spotlight for the past decade. Cat Person seeks to crack this conversation wide open in a fictional setting with characters that are meant to portray people who sit on every side of the divisive topics covered in the film. No matter what side of the fence you sit, chances are you will hear something you've heard before.

I believe there is a lot that this film does right. There is a chemistry between the cast members that feels organic and genuine, and the use of awkwardness and the lack of chemistry between our male and female leads are things I consider chemistry in itself. The cringe is palpable, the creepy-crawly feeling is tantalizing, and the world built around our characters feels alive.

I'm not sure how I feel about the rhythm of this film. The pacing is a bumpy, unkempt road that knocks this film's core message loose from its axle. There is so much happening, yet nothing seems to find closure. The tone is an ever shifting mess, and the more tense moments feel flavorless and plain.

Cat Person certainly had a lot to say, no matter your stance on its social and political themes. I only wish that a movie with a premise such as this was executed with more memorable craft.