The story has several strong themes, the most important of which are friendship, working together and saving each other. It also alludes to how challenges help us become stronger. The structure sets us up for understanding that this story is told by a cat who may not see things the way they really are. The dialog is strong and the tone is contemporary. While we viewers realize this is meant to be a humorous story, we also recognize that the occasional serious moments and poignancy of what is driving the plot creates an emotional through-line that keeps us engaged and rooting for the teenaged felines. That said, the action is sometimes confusing and long. Understandably, the intercutting of fast action sequences can make us feel a bit bounced around however, visualizing those shots in terms of transitions that make them clearer can build the tension and smooth the storyline.
I give Nine Lives 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. By Juror #11.
The story has several strong themes, the most important of which are friendship, working together and saving each other. It also alludes to how challenges help us become stronger. The structure sets us up for understanding that this story is told by a cat who may not see things the way they really are. The dialog is strong and the tone is contemporary. While we viewers realize this is meant to be a humorous story, we also recognize that the occasional serious moments and poignancy of what is driving the plot creates an emotional through-line that keeps us engaged and rooting for the teenaged felines. That said, the action is sometimes confusing and long. Understandably, the intercutting of fast action sequences can make us feel a bit bounced around however, visualizing those shots in terms of transitions that make them clearer can build the tension and smooth the storyline.
I give Nine Lives 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. By Juror #11.
A shelter cat who dreams of escape, a disaster of strays, and one impossible plan... must learn there's more than one way to find a home.
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