A masterpiece improved by the constraints of funding Fawn Winters and Natalie Cotter both do a terrific job of selling us on the romantic journey of falling in love with a cat. The story is deeper than one might expect, both emotionally and with some unexpected plot twists. Without giving anything away there are multiple moments where the viewer really buys into Fawn's acting and character. So much so, that some scenes are shocking.
The social commentary is hard to miss, but it is neither pushy nor judgmental. Socks gives us a visual taste as they weave the commentary into the narrative of how to treat someone who identifies as a cat. Can you just lock a cat indoors if it's been an outdoor cat for years? Jay and Chris, both give us a good look into the, more readily, relatable social commentary on work/life balance.
I've watched this film, twice within a week, both with friends. The director accomplishes a lot on, what is clearly a thin budget. They turn their lack of budget into a strength by using farce - Mel Brooks would be proud.
I hope to see more from Scott Hillman. Including, hopefully, a Baby Cat prequel and/or sequel.