Impressive Cat just a little too ‘street’
Whether it's munching on cornflakes or sitting atop shoulders, red tabby Bob seems like a natural.
Film review
A Street Cat Named Bob (PG) Directed by Roger Spottiswoode Starring Luke Treadaway, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head 103 mins 1⁄
2 Trainspotting, Loach and That Darn Cat, A Street Cat Named Bob the drama and songs with equal aplomb.
Just like his character though, he’s overshadowed by his whiskered companion. Whether it’s munching on cornflakes or sitting atop shoulders, red tabby Bob seems like a natural. And I was amazed to learn at the end that the real Bob did most of the acting.
Cat owners will also identify with the trauma of trying to give a cat a pill and the tension that can build up in a vet’s waiting room, both nicely evoked within the confines of the story.
One minor gripe though, is Spottiswoode’s use of cat-level point-of-view shots. While the idea is a striking one, the execution sometimes leaves a lot to be desired. Too often the shaky cam leaves the viewer temporarily taken out of the story, distracted by the perspective shift. – James Croot