Summary
Whilst Alec Baldwin will not be reprising his role as Adam Maitland in the upcomingBeetlejuice,audiences are able to catch him in an equally bizarre fantasy world, inThe Cat in the Hat, now streaming on Netflix. The 66-year-old actor is best known for his roles on30 Rock, theMission Impossiblefranchise, and his voice as the eponymousBoss Baby. Beyond this, however, Baldwin’s career has taken him to some even stranger places.
In 2003, Baldwin starred inThe Cat in the Hat,as Larry Quinn,the villainous next-door neighbor of the Waldron children. Quinn, determined to have them sent off to military school, soon becomes tangled in the upside-down world ofMike Myers' Cat in the Hat. 21 years after its cinematic debut, the movie has now arrived on streaming. However, its journey to the small screen is much more complicated than other similar projects.
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Alec Baldwin’s Panned Cat In The Hat Movie Is Now Streaming On Netflix
Loosely based on Dr Seuss’s 1957 book of the same name,The Cat is Hatwas directed Bo Welch and released by Universal Pictures. The film follows Spencer Breslin and a young Dakota Fanning as the Waldron children, who inadvertently unleash the chaotic Cat into their home.Mike Myers dons some hideous makeup to get into the spirit of the frantic feline, though it is his eccentric performance that proved particularly divisive. The two children must hide the destructive Cat in the Hat from their nefarious uncle whilst thwarting his attempts to marry their aunt for her money.
…despite the disastrous release,The Cat in the Hat has since developed a cult following, with audiences embracing the wacky slapstick world…
The Cat in the Hatwas a spectacular misfire, garnering a miserable 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. After the film’s poor reception, Dr Seuss’ widow, Aubrey Geisel, decided not to allow any subsequent live-action adaptions of her husband’s work. This put an end to any sequel plans and the film went on to receive 10 Razzie nominations,including Worst Supporting Actor for Alec Baldwin. However, despite the disastrous release,The Cat in the Hathas since developed a cult following, with audiences embracing the wacky slapstick world and the movie appearing across internet memes and ironic fan celebrations.
Cat In The Hat Is Surprisingly One Of Alec Baldwin’s Best Villain Movie Roles
Nobody could deny that everybody inThe Cat in the Hatis fully committed to their performance. One of the best examples of this is Baldwin, giving a villain turn that, despite initial giggles, will have the audience truly fearful of Larry Quinn’s neurotic wrath. Baldwin has a talent for playing unbridled arrogance, and here,Quinn is the epitome of small-time suburban entitlement. Baldwin also perfects the comedic sneeze, as Quinn is unfortunately allergic to cats, especially the human-sized one now running around. Pulling no punches, Baldwin sacrifices his dignity for the good of what turns out to be a flawed children’s movie.
However, Baldwin is not the true villain of the film. The actual Cat in the Hat is, as Myers plays the role with a mischievousness that could be mistaken for sadism. Instead of endearing himself to the children, the Cat brings havoc upon them, destroying their home with an array of fanciful gadgets and sinister minions. Myers couples his overpowering charisma with a seeming thirst for pain in a strange blend of hisAustin Powersperformance and Jim Carry’sTheMask.The Cat in the Hatis not a good movie but it is an unforgettable one. With two committed villain performances, it is well worth the time to check it out on Netflix.
