Dinner For Schmucks

Director: Jay Roach
Writer: David Guion, Michael Handleman, Francis Veber
Stars: Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Jermaine Clement
Where we watched it: Zune rental
Overall Rating: A 

Mouse Rating & Review: A

As a mouse, this movie was awesome! Ok it was super funny, and had that crazy-random weirdness element that really topped it off. Paul Rudd was there to pull the movie along amidst the laughs I suppose, however he is greatly overshadowed by all the crazy people in the movie (almost everyone except him & his gf). Steve Carrell's character is so annoying, yet completely loveable & crazy. His mouse-terpieces are awesome. Bringing joy & new life to mouse friends who passed on. Zach Galfi-needs a shorter last name haha, was amazing as usually. He brings that watcher in the woods persona from his stand-up comedy to his character... and doesnt stop there adding in capes & mind control techniques you may try at home. Jermaine Clement's character, Keiren is also notable and hilarious (especially if you are part of the art world and you've met one of these self obsessed types that come along from time to time).
Anyways, you should certainly watch this movie, who knows maybe you have been having dinner with an "extraordinarily talented person" already

Cat Rating & Review: A
This is the best comedy movie of all cat time. Not only where the a zillion mouse characters to dream about eating and chasing, it was an original idea and break from the typical modern comedy. Zack Galfi and Steve Carrell played their roles perfectly and probably could not have been pulled off by any other comedian in today's time. The scenes between the two will have you rolling off your cat pillow in stitches of laughter. To compliment and add seasoning to this already funny flick was the dinner scene that added a few more colorful characters to this already amazingly funny story. Grab your popcorn and catnip and get ready to bend over your furry tummy to laugh to this one.

Catfish

Director: Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost
Stars: Melody C Rosher, YanivSchulman, Ariel Schulman
Where we Saw it: Zune or Netflix rental
Overall Rating: B

Mouse Rating & Review: B
This movie was creepy, sad, & funny. It wasn't a movie id jump onto the housetop to proclaim its greatness. However it is an interesting & awakening disection at the possible dangers & deceptions, the internet is filled with. I WOULD in fact recommend seeing this movie so I dont want to give away too many details. I will state it is entertaining & appropriate for most ages id say anyone over 10 (if you have a kid under 10 & you are letting them use the internet unsuppervised then you should A. stop that, B. see this movie, C. have your head & parenting skills examined). This movie is shot documentary style, and it does suceed at feeling authentic & real (which is the story they are pitching). It certainly makes you think, and also examine yourself and your own life.

Cat Rating & Review: B
Very well thought out. original idea that made you wonder which direction the movies was heading. Lots of great animal cameos from our cat cousins. It never made me take a cat nap so I enjoyed the movie from start to finish. Not super exciting in terms of action and adrenaline but very good idea. A good movie to stay home rent and snack on some cat nip

Vanishing on 7th Street

Director: Brad Anderson
Writer: Anthony Jaswinski
Stars: Hayden Christensen, John Leguizamo, Thandie Newton
Where we Saw it: Zune rental
Overall Rating: C

Mouse Rating & Review: C
This movie starts out well, and with the illusion of a full plot & framework for movie. It is definately very creepy, and I do give it high marks in the scary department. However it fails to progress much after the first 45-60min. I wouldnt say it was a terrible movie; but it couldve been much better if it wouldve kept with the same momentum it had in the first half. When looking for the logistics to see who directed it etc, I realize it is a remake movie; so maybe that explains why it didnt develop more. So in one way I give the director credit for not straying from the orignal plot (if that is the case, I dont know the first was made in the 60's) but on the other hand: why would you select a movie with out a full/ decent plot to remake int he first place? A catch 22. Either way, if you like being creeped out & dont have anything important to do I guess go for it!??!

Cat Rating & Review: C+
This movie seemed very interesting from the preview so we thought we take the kittens to see this movie. it started very fast into the plot of mystery about the vanishing of all the people, which is great for us because now we have all the treats for ourselves as cats. This was  maybe a mix of a supernatural / Science mystery , not sure because it was never explained but it did have very creepy shadow people. Good for a creepy scare but the ending was very weak and kept you wondering where did all the stinky people go.