Vincent Bal's film should appeal to kids, cat lovers and felines. I give it two stars, and my cat, Audrey, gives it three meows.
Miss Minoes
always listen to your felines
2001 · 1h 26m · PG
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Directed by
Vincent Bal
Overview
A cat who turns into a young woman helps a journalist protect their town from a factory boss with an evil plan.
Director and cast
- Vincent Bal Director
- Carice van Houten as Minoes
- Theo Maassen as Tibbe
- Jack Wouterse as Burgemeester van Weezel
- Pierre Bokma as Meneer Ellemeet
- Olga Zuiderhoek as Mevrouw van Dam
- Hans Kesting as Harrie de Haringman
- Sarah Bannier as Bibi
- Marisa van Eyle as Mevrouw Ellemeet
- Kees Hulst as Meneer van Dam
- Lineke Rijxman as Pia Bongers
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Yes, the film is silly and light as a feather, but who doesn't love gossiping cats?
"Miss Minoes" is a film I suspect would be adored by young girls who love cats. I am not that young woman.
[Conveys], with a light touch, important lessons for kids on the necessity of civic engagement, the perils of edit-ad conflicts, and the need to honor difference...
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