The Cat's Meow
User Score
7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13

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  1. ZoeS
    Jan 19, 2005
    9
    I loved it. sure it was a little long, but that makes it all the easier to immerse yourself in the film. I found it very entertaining, with some beautiful and honest points on romantic relationships. As for all those so harshly criticising the film - if you don't like Hollywood period pieces, then don't watch these kinds of movies! Zoe.
  2. PatG.
    Oct 22, 2002
    10
    The era is created to perfection and there are superb performances from Kirsten Dunst and Joanna Lumley. Flawless acting and a totally unbeatable movie!
  3. SheilaS.
    Sep 6, 2002
    10
    10 out of 10 just for the cool Charleston dancing!!

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Metascore
63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    75
    Bogdanovich takes a tale of old Hollywood and infuses it with velocity and enthusiasm.
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  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Carrie Rickey
    63
    The film is better on mood than on message, sharply etching the professional desperation behind the forced gaiety.
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  3. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    75
    Bogdanovich adds touches to appeal to serious film fans.
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