✏️ SwoopySwoopington ✏️

#TheCatInTheHat is probably the biggest pleasant surprise of the year thus far. This is a visually dazzling and wildly inventive love letter to Seuss’ wonderfully quirky work. Hader fits the stripes like a glove, his game and lively voice work helping to make the character wholly his own. However, it’s the gorgeous and delightfully creative animation that makes this a winner, delivering colorful, vibrant and beautifully detailed visuals that help bring this story to life. The humor didn’t land nearly as well for me as it most likely will for children, the film geared far more toward younger audiences. However, the film’s heart and exploration of growing up and channeling our joy and sense of wonder into what we love more than makes up for it. Color me genuinely shocked by how much I enjoyed this one. Absolutely a treat for the whole family.