Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

There is a certain charm to 'A Streetcat Named Bob (2012)' that mostly works its way to the surface in the more feel-good sequences revolving around the titular cat, who's good-natured antics are easy to smile at and innately brighten up the film. The piece is generally formulaic and predictable, though, to the point that it seems as though it's going through the motions of a story we've seen countless times before, without any substantial stylistic or story hooks to differentiate itself or keep us especially engaged. It's not that the picture is bad or even that it ever fails to entertain, it's just that it never creates more than a serviceable level of attachment to its relatively one-note characters or consistently low-stakes story and as such remains a passive viewing experience throughout, even when it briefly dips into the grittier side of being a recovering addict or when it's feline star does something undeniably cute, like give its owner a high-five. 5/10

After reading a brief synopsis of this movie figured it could be interesting – then followed a strong recommendation from friends. It certainly proved worth the time and money (if sadly not quite so for the producers). This is the sort of project I imagine several directors may have taken a look at the script then run screaming from the room. There's actually not much more the producers could have achieved with the material - other than the treatment they've ended up with. The initial story is a grim battle to overcome drug addiction and death among the homeless. Add to this, the heavy participation of a cat - which meant the final product then, had to please two totally opposite audiences. The outcome is a decent balance between a deathly harrowing real life situation and a rising-above-the-rot victory. Among other things, the movie shows us it's a bit of a worry that people don't seem to want to give to street dwellers and beggars but, add a cat to your situation and the money comes rolling in. Yes, most everyone has a different attraction to Animals – rightly or wrongly.This is relatively easy to understand, to a degree. I suppose many people have become cynical through being 'taken-for-ride' by the con artists - who spoil it for those genuinely doing it tough. What lifts this one above being an overly sugary mix is the fact this partnership, is built on the unique need to survive on the mean streets and simultaneously overcome the devil on the skids. The Cat (played by the real Bob) is an undeniable trooper and these hapless lost souls find strength to go that extra mile from each other. Performances are neat enough and the production manages to look impressive - even while trundling out some grim London situations. Some songs seem manufactured for the movie but they work well, so this is not a drawback. It's a delicate balancing act but the message is delivered in such a manner - that most audiences should come away with something to feel positive about and, regard it all as well worth the time.

This film tells the story of a drug addict who sings in the street to make ends meet. One day, a stray cat enters his life, and his life is never the same again.It is a heartwarming story of a man who is given a second chance in life. It is an inspirational story that tells people that anyone can achieve a better life. When he says to the doctor that the cat has shown him what life is like in the other side, it is rather profound. The cat provides the little push for him to move out of the mess and into a meaningful path.Though it is a little sad for me to see that people supported him only because of the cat. His singing is the same before and after the cat, so I can conclude that his second chance really is given by the cat. I hope people can actually give second chances to people even without the presence of a cat, as there really is enough love and care to go around. We can show people who needs second chances that they are loved and cared for as well.

A STREET CAT NAMED BOB hits all the right notes (unlike, say, THE SECRET LIVES OF PETS, which could've gone a long way toward bridging the Understanding Gap that exists between Pets and their Persons but DOESN'T). I've seen this kind of thing in Real Life: my wife rarely communicates with other Human Beings, but introduce her to a cat (kittens, especially) and she's a different person; the Change in her character is truly remarkable. I, myself, have learned more than a little about Empathy from a succession of Furry Friends. (In the documentary UNLOCKING THE CAGE, lawyers argue that Animals have some Basic Rights; that they're sentient and have feelings and their own languages- and they're Right: anyone who's ever gotten to know an animal can attest to that.) (Not all animal stories have happy endings: across the street from me lives a 19-year old psychopath who strangled two kittens and buried them in his back yard. The police uncovered the bodies, which he then placed in the middle of the street and set afire. A week later, at 4a.m., he set fire to an automobile in his own back yard, then set my recycling bin on fire. If ever an animal needed to be put in a cage... Another not-so-happy local story: an animal hoarder had 30 kittens on her property. The authorities rounded them all up and promised to "put them down" by this past Monday- yesterday- if they weren't adopted. I haven't seen nor can I find online a follow-up story. I can only assume the worst...) A STREET CAT NAMED BOB is a tale well worth the telling, and a ride definitely worth taking.