7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
In the year 80 AMM (After Mickey Mouse) on planet X the crime-syndicated Cats try to erase the Mouse-population once and for all. A scientist of the mice, prof. Fushimishi seems to have found the weapon against the threat - so Intermouse calls it's best, but now retired agent - Nick Grabowsky - to get the plans. As a distraction for the Cats, they also send a second agent - Seargent Lazy Dick - for the mission.
Starring: Marc Denis, Jack Langedijk, Ron Lea, Pierre Lenoir, Howard RyshpanForeign | 100% |
Animation | 1% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.43:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Hungarian: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Hungarian: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
1986’s “Cat City” is a Hungarian production, with director Bela Ternovszky overseeing a study of feline crime and rodent adventuring, playing up a Ralph Bakshi-ish vibe with the picture. It’s an animated exploration of heroes and villains, only Ternovszky isn’t quite sure what side of the saga he wants to remain on, presenting a feature with charming visuals but limited storytelling power, with the main character becoming a supporting player, while the bad cats prove to be far more interesting to the helmer than anything else in this riff on superspy cinema, which enjoys plenty of cartoon energy.
The AVC encoded image (1.43:1 aspect ratio) presentation (Blu-ray authoring is credited to David Mackenzie of Fidelity in Motion) delivers a pleasant appreciation of animation effort, with a good feel for artful textures and clarity with frame events. Colors are inviting, securing vivid primaries with the strange worlds of mice and cats, doing especially well with background art and signage. Character hues remain strong. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is nicely resolved. Source is in good condition.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix provides a clear understanding of dialogue exchanges, with defined performance choices and voicework. Scoring supports with sharp instrumentation, and musical numbers carry fullness, along with defined vocals. Cartoon sound effects are appreciable. A new 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix is also available.
"Cat City" doesn't hold attention with dramatic and comedic events, but it does reach some enjoyable Chuck Jones-esque slapstick at times. Animation is stellar, with delightful character work and world-building, offering a spirited examination of community tours and survival situations, which increase in silliness as the movie carries on. "Cat City" remains interesting with technical achievements and cartoon activity, which helps to endure a somewhat forgettable story of wartime espionage.
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