![]() Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids.In this way we deem the filmmakers were at least somewhat irresponsible with their animal charges, whether or not any animals were actually hurt.įinal Mewsings: The animal actors made this film a success both here and abroad. In all of these cases there was clearly no one within range to help the cat actors if something went wrong. It’s ridiculous to argue that the cats couldn’t have been harmed being sent over a waterfall in a wooden box or set on top of a horse’s hard wooden saddle and jerked around or thrown off a cliff into the ocean. It’s clear the animals involved were distressed, confused and oftentimes put into situations completely outside of their element. ![]() Kitty Carnage Warning! It’s hard to believe anyone would make an argument for this movie, regardless of how many animals were supposedly hurt or not hurt during its making. The English speaking version covers up a lot of the harsher moments with over the top, supposedly humorous, narration and includes some scenes not in the original version (many involving Otis to make him more of a co-starring character.) It’s very clear that the Japanese version was not made for children, and while beautifully filmed and very poetic in its execution it’s hard to get past the content. ![]() I know that my first impression of some of the things happening in the Japanese version was that they were cringe-worthy. I had no idea until I started researching the film that there were so many rumors regarding animal abuse on this film and how much controversy there is from both sides of the argument on the film’s message boards. So I was quite surprised and not a little appalled to see that in actuality it depicts young animals in continuous peril. Having heard about the film for so many years I was really expecting a very sweet, gentle movie about baby animals. And there is his lovely costar, a white cat (not named in the Japanese film but called Joyce in the English speaking version.) I didn’t see this movie until I was ready to review it for Cinema Cats this week, and I watched the Japanese version first. Dudley Moore does his best with the material provided but naturally the overall film is noisier and brasher, albeit tamer in content.Ĭinema Cats: There is little doubt that Chatran (aka Milo) made a huge impact on cat lovers when the film was released in both Japan and elsewhere. The English language version, at least in the United States, was very much lightened up for young children, for whom the film was clearly aimed. The original film is darker, more poetic and the narration only explains what is happening on screen, not attempting to give the animals voices or speak for them. The American version follows the misadventures of Milo, an orange tabby kitten, and his friend Otis, a pug dog, when they find themselves separated far from home.ĭifferences in versions: The Japanese version focuses mostly on Chatran, since it is supposed to be the story of his life. One day Chatran is whisked down a river in a wooden box and Poosky chases after him, leading to some exciting and perilous adventures for them both. Synopsis: The Japanese title translates literally to “A Kitten’s Story.” The Japanese version of the film follows the life of Chatran, an orange tabby kitten born on a farm and his pug dog friend Poosky. Narrators: Shigeru Tsuyuki (Japanese), Dudley Moore (English language) English language version: The Adventures of Milo and Otis
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