When the adorable kitten of an L.A. crime kingpin unexpectedly enters the life of two cousins, they will have to go through tough gangs, pitiless hit-men, and ruthless drug dealers who all c... Read allWhen the adorable kitten of an L.A. crime kingpin unexpectedly enters the life of two cousins, they will have to go through tough gangs, pitiless hit-men, and ruthless drug dealers who all claim him, to get him back. How hard can it be?When the adorable kitten of an L.A. crime kingpin unexpectedly enters the life of two cousins, they will have to go through tough gangs, pitiless hit-men, and ruthless drug dealers who all claim him, to get him back. How hard can it be?
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- TriviaThe cat calendar photos include a parody of Point Break (1991), which starred Keanu Reeves.
- GoofsIn some early scenes where Keanu is running, the running cat is obviously older and larger than the kitten seen during the rest of the film.
- Quotes
Clarence Goobril: Wordness to the turdness.
- Crazy creditsSPOILER: After the end credits, Oil and Smoke simultaneously revive.
- SoundtracksFaith
Written and performed by George Michael
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd & Epic Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Featured review
Way Better Than Anticipated
I went into this movie kind of green with Key and Peele. I seen a few of their sketches online and whatever popped on Facebook, but I didn't follow them like their usual fans.When I first heard about this movie I was intrigued. I've been to the Cat Video Film festivals and knew how fun cats can be to watch, so of course being the crazy cat lady that I am, I decided to give it a whirl. I expected most a few laughs and an easy way to spend my evening with the bf.
As the story opened up I was already blown away: drug lord? epic fight scene? a kitten on the run!? Then enter our two main protagonists: suburban nerds one of which is getting over a devastating break up, and the other who is as his wife says "too wound up and uptight". What unfolds as Keanu finds his way to one of their porches and adorably "meows" for help, is the set up for what will become the two cat hero's epic adventure for this fur ball, but also a journey on their own personal level where they learn to live a little and let loose.
I can honestly say the movie had everything; action, suspense, a little romance and tons of comedy. I can't remember the last time I laughed this hard at a movie (maybe Step Brothers?)And one thing I loved about this movie is that it wasn't too raunchy, if not at all. I'm not sure why this has to be a thing with some movies. Key and Peele have proved to me they have certified comedic chops without needed to lay on the sexual innuendo like so many other "comedy" movies do.
Also it is a bit of a head scratcher for me how this movie received bad reviews and makes me question if these are just trolls in general. This movie succeeds in breaking general stereotypes about black (lead) males in movies as well as cats in movies. Not all leads who are minorities are gangstas (although they wanna be'ed hilariously in here) and not all cats in movies are little jerks who just want to take over the world. Best part? Key and Peele actually toured animal shelters promoting adoption through this movie. What's not to love?
But the best thing about this movie? KEANU. You will fall in love, be warned. He certainly steals the shows and you will leave the theater wanting to go hug your fur baby, or even better, make you want to go adopt one.
This movie will become a cult classic and be on my repeat (watch) list for years to come.
As the story opened up I was already blown away: drug lord? epic fight scene? a kitten on the run!? Then enter our two main protagonists: suburban nerds one of which is getting over a devastating break up, and the other who is as his wife says "too wound up and uptight". What unfolds as Keanu finds his way to one of their porches and adorably "meows" for help, is the set up for what will become the two cat hero's epic adventure for this fur ball, but also a journey on their own personal level where they learn to live a little and let loose.
I can honestly say the movie had everything; action, suspense, a little romance and tons of comedy. I can't remember the last time I laughed this hard at a movie (maybe Step Brothers?)And one thing I loved about this movie is that it wasn't too raunchy, if not at all. I'm not sure why this has to be a thing with some movies. Key and Peele have proved to me they have certified comedic chops without needed to lay on the sexual innuendo like so many other "comedy" movies do.
Also it is a bit of a head scratcher for me how this movie received bad reviews and makes me question if these are just trolls in general. This movie succeeds in breaking general stereotypes about black (lead) males in movies as well as cats in movies. Not all leads who are minorities are gangstas (although they wanna be'ed hilariously in here) and not all cats in movies are little jerks who just want to take over the world. Best part? Key and Peele actually toured animal shelters promoting adoption through this movie. What's not to love?
But the best thing about this movie? KEANU. You will fall in love, be warned. He certainly steals the shows and you will leave the theater wanting to go hug your fur baby, or even better, make you want to go adopt one.
This movie will become a cult classic and be on my repeat (watch) list for years to come.
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- Also known as
- Cat Boys
- Filming locations
- 2839 N Robertson St., New Orleans, Louisiana, USA(HPV Strip Club)
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- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $20,591,853
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,453,224
- May 1, 2016
- Gross worldwide
- $20,749,853
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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