Cats Don't Dance - 3 stars out of 10
Filled with great jazz music and tons of 1930's Hollywood references, "Cats Don't Dance" is better than the cover might indicate. The plot and characters are average but the choreography (Gene Kelly's final project before his death) is fantastic! I know that the studio welcomed the opportunity to use Natalie Cole's singing voice, but it really irked me that Sawyer's speaking voice wasn't remotely comparable to her singing voice. It wouldn't be a bad idea to watch the musical numbers and fast-forward through the rest, particularly the second half which really slows down. Favorite part of the film: At the end of the closing credits, it reads "No animals were harmed during the making of this film. Although, some were erased and had to be redrawn." Although the film cannot compare to Disney or Anastasia (the best non-Disney feature film out there), it offers some entertainment value, especially if you're a fan of classic actors and films.
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