Cat and Company

About This Movie

So, 'Cat and Company' from 1990—bit of an oddball in the animation realm. It’s about these rather disheveled alcoholic rats who decide to throw a funeral for a cat that didn’t partake in their boozy lifestyle. The tone is darkly comedic, but there's this strange melancholia woven throughout—definitely not your typical kids' fare. The pacing feels a bit uneven at times, which adds to the overall surreal vibe. The practical effects are charmingly rough around the edges, with a hand-drawn style that harks back to an earlier era of animation. The performances, while not groundbreaking, carry a certain authenticity, adding depth to these rather flawed characters. It's distinctive for its offbeat premise and the way it handles themes of addiction and mortality, which is kind of rare in animated films.

Animators took a unique approach to character design. · Dark humor isn't common in this genre. · Interesting exploration of addiction themes.