Nine Lives: A Feline Flick With Flair

So, the other day I sat myself down with a nice cup of kaffe, a kanelbulle in hand, and what do I find but a little gem called Nine Lives. As a Swede, you might ask, why watch a film about a CEO turning into a cat? And I’d say, how could you resist Kevin Spacey as a grumpy tomcat? You just don’t skip things, like you wouldn’t skip köttbullar on Midsummer.

Speaking of Spacey, this bloke’s got this invisible charm that pulls it off, even when he’s stuck in a fur suit. Plus, you throw in Christopher Walken as a quirky pet shop owner — it’s bananas! And let’s not forget Barry Sonnenfeld, the director, who’s done his fair share of quirky with Men in Black. It’s starting to make sense, right?

Now, don’t get me wrong, the film is a bit bonkers. There’s this whole bit where the cat (or Spacey) has to figure out his own life and learn some good old family values. I remember this one time back in Västerås when I got myself stuck in a situation trying to juggle family dinners and movie marathons. Felt a bit feline myself — running around like a headless chicken (or cat, in this case!).

But is it Oscar material? Hardly. The CGI is questionable sometimes, and the plot… well, let’s just say it’s a bit like trying to teach an old dog new tricks. And yet, there’s a certain charm. Maybe it’s because it reminds us of what’s important. Like man, we could all use a walk on the wild side, right?

In a nutshell, Nine Lives doesn’t want to be anything more than what it is — a fun ride with a wagging tail. Give it a go, or as we’d say, ge det en chans. Grab a snack, relax, maybe even invite your cat. Trust me, they’ll appreciate the attention – unlike me, when I accidentally sat on my fjärrkontroll back in 1998. Cheers!

Check the trailer below