That Darn Cat

Starring:Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones, George Dzundza, Peter Boyle, Michael McKean, Bess Armstrong, Dyan Cannon, John Ratzenberger, Megan Cavanagh, Estelle Parsons, Rebecca Schull, Thomas F. Wilson, Brian Haley, Rebecca Koon, Ned Bellamy, Brad Sherwood, Rob Cleveland, Jeffrey King, Tom Turbiville
Director: Bob Spiers
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Product Type: DVD

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When a slightly cross-eyed Siamese cat named D.C. (Darn Cat) turns up with a wristwatch around his neck instead of a collar, it could be just the clue the FBI needs to crack a series of bank robberies in this lightweight comedy from Disney. The watch belongs to a bank teller who has been taken hostage. Dean Jones stars as the good-hearted FBI agent assigned to the case. Unfortunately, he is highly allergic to, you guessed it, cats. Hayley Mills is D.C.'s doting owner who hatches a hair-brained scheme to follow D.C.'s every move until he returns to the crooks' hideout where he got the wristwatch. After a lot of sneezing, slapstick, and comedic intrigue, the bank robbers are foiled, the hostage is safe, and everyone is happy. An impressive supporting cast of Frank Gorshin, Elsa Lanchester, Roddy McDowall, and Ed Wynn add to the zaniness. Released in 1965 (and remade in 1997), it is understandably dated, but the performances are fun nonetheless. Hayley Mills is delightful as the determined and unflappable wannabe sleuth, and Dean Jones proves he is adept at physical comedy. This is a movie of little consequence, just a clean, fun diversion that the whole family can watch. The theme song is sung by Bobby Darin. --Peggy Maltby-Etra

Description

The fur flies when a smart Siamese cat goes undercover and Hayley Mills and Dean Jones team up for mystery, adventure, and wild comedy on Disney DVD. When the irrepressible and always hungry D.C. (Darn Cat) turns up with a wristwatch for a collar, it becomes a tip-off to an unsolved robbery and kidnapping. You don't know who's tailing who as nosy neighbors, jealous boyfriends, and a highly allergic FBI agent play a game of cat and mouse to crack the baffling case. Don't miss the spectacular supporting cast featuring Dorothy Provine, Roddy McDowall, Frank Gorshin, and Ed Wynn, plus 100 purr-cent feline family fun!

Customer Reviews:

Darn That Cat!.......2007-05-07

I'd been holding out on this title for a widescreen version of the film...which this is not. I am a widescreen snob like so many others but I just could not hold out any more. We have a 42" plasma TV and I'll tell you, the film did not look all that bad. It is stretched but, it doesn't look terrible. I'd prefer a lovely remastered anamorphic widescreen version but, in lieu of not knowing if that will ever happen....this will certainly do.

The movie is a little slow in parts but is a Disney classic. No child of the late 60's or 70's who grew up with Disney live-action movies could deny that this is one for the collection.

That Darn Cat! does deserve a special edition.

Why, oh WHY is this FULL SCREEN???.......2007-04-17

The movie is a delightful romp, with a cast of wonderfully talented actors. This was one of those transition films for Haley Mills, between childhood and adult. Dean Jones was great, and the supporting characters are just that - characters.

HOWEVER: This film was released to theaters in 1965, at a high point in the Disney studio history. It was shot in WIDESCREEN. Why is it now only available on DVD in full screen???

This is a FIVE STAR movie. I give it four stars, subtracting one for the full screen DVD format.

That Darn Cat.......2007-02-09

Still a favorite after all of these years! Cute and charming, with plenty of laughs. Even my "cool" pre-teen boys really enjoyed it.

My All-Time Favorite Comedy.......2006-12-19

This is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Yet, it is funny without being too silly. Dean Jones was excellent playing what is basically a straight man's role, with some of the other characters (including the cat) being the comedic stars.

The villains are very effective. You can tell from the beginning of the movie we are not dealing with typical comedy villains. One of them, played by Frank Gorshin (a year before he showed up as the Riddler in the Batman TV series). It creates the tension of a woman whose life is in danger, which is the set up for the story.

One of my all-time favorite scenes is where D. C. (for "Darn Cat") is playing with a butterfly in front of a drive thru movie camera. I find it funny . . . but then, I can picture a cat doing that.

This is a timeless comedy classic, and I highly recommend it for a good laugh. U also feel it is safe for children of all ages, though I always recommend parental involvement with any movie or TV series a child watches.

Super movie for cat lovers.......2006-11-24

DC is great, the neighbors are very nosey, wonderful family movie.

Average customer rating:

If it's not broke . . .
Delightful Movie And A Must For Christina Ricci Fans
MY SON LOVED IT!!!
Fun Movie!
Awful!

That Darn Cat
Starring: Christina Ricci , Doug E. Doug , Dean Jones , George Dzundza , and Peter Boyle
Director: Bob Spiers
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B000089798
Release Date: 2003-05-06

Description

Get ready for a purrr-fectly hilarious comedy adventure starring Christina Ricci (THE ADDAMS FAMILY) and Doug E. Doug (OPERATION DUMBO DROP). When her faithful tomcat D.C. (aka "Darn Cat") brings home an important clue to a mysterious kidnapping, 16-year-old Patti Randall finds her ho-hum hometown suddenly turned into a hotbed of criminal excitement! And when she teams up with rookie FBI Agent Kelso to try to solve the baffling crime ... these would-be detectives follow THAT DARN CAT into some unexpected surprises! Outrageous double identities and sidesplitting misadventures abound in this hit remake of the comedy classic that's motion picture fun for everyone!

Customer Reviews:

If it's not broke . . ........2006-12-19

"That Darn Cat" was a comedy that came out in 1965. So it needed to be remade 38 years later for a new audience, right? Wrong.

Actually, is it really a remake? It takes the basic theme of a woman held hostage putting a watch on a cat, and the cat's owner, with an FBI agent, solve the case. They could have taken the remake route, or they could have made a completely original story. The filmmakers took the second route, though there is enough of the original that it really didn't seem to know what it was doing.

If that's not bad enough, this movie has elements of other live Disney comedies. There is the car chase of "The Fifth Avenue Irregulars", the surprise twist of "Trenchcoat", and the atmosphere of an Ernest movie.

Instead of a cute and likeable young adult (Haley Mills) and a frustrated but competent F.B.I. agent (Dean Jones), this one has an obnoxious and bored teenager (Christiana Ricci) and an inept agent (Doug E. Doug). This movie does not have the realism or the suspense the original. The original introduced the villains early on, while this one has more of a mystery . . . but if you read the credits, it is easy to figure out who one of the bad guys is.

Some of the elements of the original are here as well, though done better. These include an F.B.I agent allergic to cats, one person looking at the watch on the cat, and making a comment about the time rather than ask why the cat is wearing a watch (both males), an encounter with a neighbor's dog in a fenced in yard, and agents trailing the cat that . . . I'll stop; this would spoil what should have been a surprise to some of you. All of the above were done better the first time around.

There were some good things, though. Several of my favorite actors/actresses ended up in this, such as Michael McKean (Lenny from "Laverne And Shirley", Bess Armstrong, Peter Boyle, and Megan Cavanagh. In fact, Dean Jones, the original F.B.I agent shows up, as the broke-millionaire whose servant was kidnapped, though I think it would have been funnier having him as the F.B.I. chief.

This is a fun movie, but it does not live up to the original.

Delightful Movie And A Must For Christina Ricci Fans.......2005-02-18

A cat (in the literal sense of the word) "witnesses" a kidnapping, and one of his owners' (Christina Ricci) heads to FBI HQ to file a report. Naturally,(at least behind her back) they laugh at her information, but soon appoint one of their own to head the investigation. Kitty had some clues on him (literally), and the team decides to tail him (pardon the pun), hoping he would lead them to where the clues came from, which proves easier said than done. He ends up making the agents look like a bunch of bafoons. Will the agents catch the kidnappers? Will they even figure out there was a kidnapping? Will I ever get to arm wrestle Brooke Shields? To get the first two answered, you'll need to see the movie. The latter will depend on if her agent will let Brooke accept the challenge. If you want a movie the whole family can get a good laugh in, you will want to order this one. The film is a comedy and has good action with a brush of suspense. One of the cutest scenes is when the butcher and the security guard "run across the field" so to speak and kiss. If you're a Ricci fan, you'll see plenty of her charming self throughout the movie. Would make an ideal Birthday/Christmas gift for anyone especially a Christina Ricci fan.

MY SON LOVED IT!!!.......2004-10-06

We originally rented this movie from Netflix and my 4 year old son loved it so much that he did not want to return it. I searched every store to purchase this movie and finally came to Amazon to purchase it for him. I have not seen the original movie but I too liked this movie. The charaters are entertaining and all the little plots keep you interested. I think that it is a must purchase for any cat lover.

Fun Movie!.......2003-11-29

Though some parts were predictable and the plot a little weak, it was all in all a fun remake. Besides, I'd watch anything with Christina Ricci. She's great. ;)

Awful!.......2003-08-15

This is one remake that shouldn't have been made! The only thing it has in common with the original is that a cat came home wearing a wristwatch on his neck, everything else is a totally new story that doesn't make any sense. It appears that the current producers disliked the original plot so they added a bunch of silly subplots just to fill space. The lady butcher in love with a security guard leaving packages of meat on his doorstep, the "bloody twig" clue which turned out to be a maraschino cherry stem, the person who hasn't left their apartment for years, etc. were all distracting elements that nobody would have missed had they been left out.

My sons hadn't seen the original yet, and they thought this movie was stupid. They did enjoy the original when I rented it the following week.

That Darn Cat! [DVD] (1965) Authentic Region 1 Starring: Hayley Mills, Dean Jones, Dorothy Provine, and Roddy McDowall
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That Darn Cat! [DVD] (1965) Authentic Region 1 Starring: Hayley Mills, Dean Jones, Dorothy Provine, and Roddy McDowall

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Starring: Hayley Mills, Dean Jones

Director: Robert Stevenson

Genre: Children & Family

Format: Full Screen

Language: English

ASIN: B000OE1L3W

Product Description

Hey, this could happen! When a bank teller is kidnapped during a robbery, she manages to slip her watch around a stray cat's neck, hoping that the enterprising feline will lead rescuers to her location. Fortunately, the cat wanders into the home of Patti Randall (Haley Mills), who recognizes the watch's significance and pushes the FBI -- headed by an allergic agent (Dean Jones) -- into action. Robert Stevenson directs.

Customer Reviews:

Any Family's Must Own.......2007-05-15

This family comedy is the kind of film that will be enjoyed over and over again. The acting is great and halarious! Even after watching it 10 times, it still produces laughter. In my opinion, this film is one of the best clean comedies that Disney ever produced. A must own!

(Note: this DVD is still only available in full screen format, hence the four stars instead of five.)

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That Darn Cat [Region 2]
Starring: Christina Ricci , Doug E. Doug , Dean Jones , George Dzundza , and Peter Boyle
Director: Bob Spiers
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00004RYVS

Average customer rating:

If it's not broke . . .
Delightful Movie And A Must For Christina Ricci Fans
MY SON LOVED IT!!!
Fun Movie!
Awful!

That Darn Cat [Region 2]
Starring: Christina Ricci , Doug E. Doug , Dean Jones , George Dzundza , and Peter Boyle
Director: Bob Spiers
ProductGroup: DVD
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Customer Reviews:

If it's not broke . . ........2006-12-19

Delightful Movie And A Must For Christina Ricci Fans.......2005-02-18

MY SON LOVED IT!!!.......2004-10-06

Fun Movie!.......2003-11-29

Though some parts were predictable and the plot a little weak, it was all in all a fun remake. Besides, I'd watch anything with Christina Ricci. She's great. ;)

Awful!.......2003-08-15

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