Batson's Blog

I watched Nine Lives the other day. It was a pretty decent movie. With all the bitterness and anger in the world, even on the weekends, I wanted something light and without any controversy. What better choice than a family comedy about a man being trapped in the body of a cat? It didn't disappoint. While it was far from amazing -- definitely not an all-time classic, it was alright. It served its purpose. Some over-the-top cat antics (which lead to some not-so-believable CGI) and a little bit of bland acting prevented it from being better. The story is about a big-time businessman who is obsessed with building the largest building in the USA. He devotes all of his time to that quest, not giving enough attention to his second wife (Jennifer Garner) and their daughter (Malina Weissman). He also neglects to give any kind of credit to his son (Robbie Amell) from his first marriage -- who works for his father. Kevin Spacey was great throughout the movie (even if he...