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ACTOR
Rebecca PidgeonJulian SandsBrian DennehyA.D. Massi
DIRECTOR
Brent Huff
SYNOPSICS
Cat City (2008) is a English movie. Brent Huff has directed this movie. Rebecca Pidgeon,Julian Sands,Brian Dennehy,A.D. Massi are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2008. Cat City (2008) is considered one of the best Drama,Mystery,Thriller movie in India and around the world.
A private investigator is hired by a woman to determine if her husband, a big land developer, is having an affair. What looks like a simple case soon turns into a murder investigation and the motive may not be as clear as it seems.
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Cat City (2008) Reviews
The windmills of my mind
The start of this tale sets the tone for what would follow in that one witnesses a man being hung. The story changes to a house taken out of Architectural Digest, in the Palm Springs, Cathedral City area, in which a couple are being watched by what one guesses is a private detective spying on them. No wonder, Nick Compton, is cheating on his wife Victoria, an attorney. Victoria has been working with Harold, the P.I. man, who promises to mail her the incriminating pictures. Nick has received a call from a friend, Les, to let Jonas, an associate, stay with them while he gets his bearings as he is settling in Cathedral City. Jonas, in fact, might be hiding behind a friendly facade. One thing for sure, Victoria takes quite a dislike to him. When she receives the envelope, she is shocked in finding out the other woman is none other than Allyson Greene, another attorney in the firm they both work. Things get complicated in this surprising film that came out of nowhere. What attracted us was the fine cast Brent Huff, an actor and director, who has worked extensively on television. Mr. Huff contributed to the screenplay and created a stunning film, not only to look at, but one that keeps us involved in this crime mystery that proved to be a satisfying and entertaining motion picture. The only thing wrong with the film, in our humble opinion, was the casting of Alano Massi in the pivotal role of the dubious Jonas. Maybe it was his lack of experience, but one can see right through him; he is a bland figure. Rebeca Pidgeon plays the cheated wife, Veronica, in her usual cool style. Julian Sands is good as Nick the man who has been playing with dangerous people. Allyson Huff has some nice moments as the conniving woman with no scruples. Brian Dennehy is always excellent and here appears as Harold the former cop who loves fishing and ocean voyages, two things that he will be rewarded for. The film is enhanced by Rudy Harbon's cinematography. He captures all the desert colors in vivid detail. His take on the windmills in the area are almost hypnotic. The musical score by Tor Hyams, add a flavor to the film. We look forward to Mr. Huff's next work because he shows he can deliver with films like this one.
An absorbing Noir film from start to finish.
An outstanding addition to the collection of Modern Noir, Cat City delivers all the familiar elements of the genre in a fresh new setting and story. As noted by other reviews of the film, Palm Springs is an inspired backdrop for this tale of seduction and suspense. The story of a real estate developer who is down on is luck and will do almost anything to secure more financing from a hot young bigwig that comes to town is compelling, as are the characters that get roped into the tale - the developer's insatiable wife, his steamy lover, and the hard boiled detective lured into to surveying them all. Huff masterfully ratchets up the scandal and suspense as the story deliberately clicks towards its extremely satisfying climax. I highly recommend a viewing of this no nonsense, straight ahead noir thriller.
Great Directoral Style
While watching typical cable television fare I stumbled on Cat City. I found the desert noir film to be visually stunning with great use of the Palm Springs location. The best way to describe Cat City is to say it's an intensely atmospheric piece. Director Brent Huff creates a gritty, compelling world thick with the air of venality, corruption and desperation. Huff proves to have a distinct visual and directorial style. For the most part the actors deliver. Brian Dennehy as the grizzled detective shines. It's refreshing to see Rebecca Pidgeon stand out in a film that is not written and directed by her husband, David Mamet. Julian Sands pulls off the hapless rogue to the tee. Cat City gets well deserved kudo's from me.
Really?
I give props to the Huffs, they have a lot of really good friends to come on IMDb and sing the praises of this film. One tip for next time, maybe don't have EVERYBODY give it 8 to 10 stars and declare it a modern-day indie Out of the Past because it looks that much more conspicuous for a movie in which the leads don't even seem interested. In fairness, I have never seen Rebecca Pidgeon actually convince me she isn't acting, because she doesn't do it well, but that may be a particular style honed working with Mamet. The only thing to recommend this is Dennehy and he doesn't get nearly enough screen time. Anyway, friends (or hirelings) of the Huffs, just for down the line, a little moderation goes a long way when working the con.
Anything but Predictable!!!
"Cat City" is a well written movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. It is anything but predictable as the director, Brent Huff, takes you on a roller coaster ride of greed, deceit, and revenge. The cinematography is outstanding with clever camera angles, beautiful scenery, and consistent theme throughout. The cast does an excellent job portraying the characters and captivating the audience. I was especially impressed with Shawn Huff's performance as "the other woman" and of course, Brian Dennehey. This film keeps you on your toes while providing non-stop entertainment. I would highly recommend viewing "Cat City."