Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kevin Spacey | ... | Tom Brand | |
Jennifer Garner | ... | Lara Brand | |
Robbie Amell | ... | David Brand | |
Cheryl Hines | ... | Madison Camden | |
Mark Consuelos | ... | Ian Cox | |
Malina Weissman | ... | Rebecca Brand | |
Christopher Walken | ... | Felix Perkins | |
Talitha Eliana Bateman | ... | Nicole Camden (as Talitha Bateman) | |
Teddy Sears | ... | Josh Myers | |
Jay Patterson | ... | Benson | |
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Jewelle Blackman | ... | Doctor Cole |
Serge Houde | ... | Stein | |
Mark Camacho | ... | Josh Boone | |
Chris Wilding | ... | Chirpy Employee | |
Kyle Gatehouse | ... | Nerdy Employee |
Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a daredevil billionaire at the top of his game. His eponymous company FireBrand is nearing completion on its greatest achievement to date - the tallest skyscraper in the northern hemisphere. But Tom's workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his beautiful wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and his adoring daughter Rebecca (Malina Weissman). Rebecca's 11th birthday is here, and she wants the gift she wants every year, a cat. Tom hates cats, but he is without a gift and time is running out. His GPS directs him to a mystical pet store brimming with odd and exotic cats- where the store's eccentric owner- Felix Perkins (Christopher Walken), presents him with a majestic tomcat, named Mr. Fuzzypants. En route to present his daughter with her dream pet, a bizarre turn of events finds Tom trapped inside the body of Mr. Fuzzypants. Adopted by his own family, he begins to experience what life is truly like for the family pet, and as a cat, Tom ... Written by EuropaCorp
Nine Lives is a Disney-like film that reminded me a bit of Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Since I review movies quite a bit, I pay attention to the critics. Since they were not kind to this film, I let it leave theaters. My 9-year-old daughter asked me to watch it with her tonight and I was amazed at how funny and well made it was. This is another reminder to not always trust the critics.
The cat they got to play in this film is great. He's very hairy which makes you want to hug him. Unfortunately, I could never have a cat that hairy because it sheds and makes my nose itch. But this cat does great on the screen. I had feared there wouldn't be enough cat stuff for my daughter after reading the premise of the film. I'm happy to say there is enough cat-on-screen time to satisfy the kids' curiosity.