Cat City (1986)

Did you people see the same film I saw?

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Macskafogó is a Hungarian animated film, a James Bond style cartoon directed by Béla Ternovszky and written by József Nepp. The story is about a spy, Grabovszky, who is sent to Pokio in order to get the secret plan of a machine. This machine could save the mouse civilization. At the same time, the cats try to do their best to prevent this secret action. Four gangster rats wanted to stop Grabovszky, but they fail the mission. Lusta Dick and the Mexican bats add a lot to the cartoon, they create a special mood. Their performance is exceptional. As for Grabovsky, he does a very good job as a spy his adventures through his way to Pokio develop the story. The most complex character is Mr. Teufel, who is hungry for success, but very cruel. The music of the cartoon conveys a happy atmosphere and underlines a mood. Cat City is far from reality, it causes a special feeling while watching the cartoon. It helps us escaping from reality in a nice manner. I certainly recommend this cartoon for those who are open – minded and enthusiastic about entertaining programmes. If you like laughing and you are interested in the contrast of „mouse – cat" comparison, this cartoon is for you. On a scale from zero to 10, I give this cartoon a 10.

There is only bad thing about this film: you have to be Hungarian to really enjoy it, cause it's based on Language- humor. Maybe the English version is funny too, but the Hungarian... Anyway, you will enjoy it, mostly because of it's style, the caricature guns, the evil cats, the greedy rats, and a silent hero.Adult contents in family friendly style, I first saw it as a little- boy, I laughed a lot, but now, I grew up, I really understand it's humor.The speech between the rats, and "Ms Car-Help" (woman voice in the super-car) translated by me, I don't saw the English version :) -"How may I help you?(Ms. Car help) -Hi honey, we are stuck in a large abyss, and we can't get out!(rat boss) -Simple, just push the red button, and rest in peace..." (Dumb rat pushes the red button) -Wait!(Rat-boss) -Why? (Dumb rat)" BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

I've seen this movie as a small kid, yet I just can't believe it has been made in the 80's at the time of Hungarian Goulash communism. At this time communism was still present, but it was the most liberal regime of them all, thus movies/cartoons like this one were created. Because of this you can feel the atmosphere of that era throughout the movie.The story is quite a grotesque one: On Planet X, occupied by mice and cats, there is year 100 A.M.M. (after Mickey Mouse), and the conflicts between the cats and mice are rising. However, there is one last hope in Pokyo, the success of which lies in the hands of an Intermouse secret agent Grabovsky...

Cat City was my first non-childrens cartoon. And I absolutely loved it. It was not a giant cornball cliche at all and it was funny as hell. The animation was super in that "A Wrinkle In Time" style and the story was terrific: The Evil Cats of Cat City hypnotize mice to service the evil deeds of the cats. Gumshoe, a Rat, is hired to stop them before it's too late. My favorite part is at the end when the little fat patrol mouse is caught in the jungle with the bats. And, instead of them feasting on him for dinner (or whatever designated mealtime it should happen to be), he serenades them with a swinging trumpet solo, to which the Mexican bats contribute to. It is most excellent. I highly recommend Macskafogo (aka. Cat City) for anyone looking for a good 'cartoonie' cartoon.