A Street Cat Named Bob

  • 2016


MOVIE IS serious dramatic cinematic bestselling
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76 % Certified Fresh
$ 16 Million
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Positive Reviews 34
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 3.2/5
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4.5
Bob arrives on the scene in a suitably characterful style, brazenly stealing cornflakes from a fallen cereal packet knocked over whilst opportunely en .. Den Of Geek
4.5
The handsome and mellow Bob doesnt need to lift a paw to attract the curious gawkers that generously contribute to the kitty. Austin Chronicle
3.0
I squarely fall in the former category.I adore the company of all four legged creatures, but I have a special affinity for felines. Austin Chronicle
3.0
The thing is, and theres no way of saying this nicely, Bobs acting is not exactly the cats meow. Time Out
4.0
Sequences with the bubbly Betty dont merge very well with this gritty narrative, although Gedmintas is a warm presence in a dramatic device. Screen Daily
3.0
In this earnest tale about second chances, based on James Bowens bestselling autobiographical book, Bob powers the films cuteness quotient and extract .. Telegraph
4.0
The film traces what happens next in this true story starring the real life Bob in the title role. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Its unpleasant to watch but keeps the plot from teetering too far into mawkishness. Village Voice
3.2
10 1 6 / 10 A feature film is the next natural step for author James Bowen. Blu Ray
4.0
This dramatization of his book plays like a Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie, touching lightly on serious social issues before turning into a Cinderella .. Chicago Reader
3.0
A Street Cat Named Bob contains the feline performance of the year, as the ginger tom Bob (playing himself) becomes the unexpected mascot and saviour .. The Times
3.5
This is a well acted, well made film that should appeal to a wide audience, just as the best selling book did. Lariat
4.0
Treadaway plays the dishevelled Bowen with just the right amount of vulnerability undermining his genuine wish for a better life, but he cant help but .. Radio Times
2.0
More meme than movie, this cut price rendering of James Bowens bestselling memoirs sees homeless busker Luke Treadaways plight positioned a distant se .. The Guardian
3.0
With cats, its sometimes just enough to make it through the night without getting our faces clawed off. The Guardian
2.0
Is it a comedy.Is it a cutesy, Disney style tale of a man bonding with an animal Daily Mail
3.2
Treadaway may be sympathetic and charming as the struggling musician, but this is Bobs show, all the way. Ew
2.0
Sadly, Roger Spottiswoodes film never really delivers on the promise of the premise. Empire
3.0
The film is anchored by solid performances from its two leads and a good supporting turn from Ruta Gedmintas. Eye For Film
3.0
This is a sweet little film about serious issues.Treadway is believable as James, an addict whos trying to get clean. Common Sense Media
1.3
A Street Cat Named Bob is merely cinematic catnip Photo: Cleopatra Films Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Luke Treadaway stars with the real .. Sf Gate
3.5
Thank heavens for Bob, whose steady gaze and cool composure are a welcome tonic to the surrounding sentimentality. The New York Times
3.5
Robin Clifford Laura Clifford James Bowen (Luke Treadway) is a drug addict and street musician trying to eke out an existence in London.His life seems .. Reeling Reviews
2.5
I think this is what our betters mean when they say people on benefits just need to try harder: Find something fluffy with big eyes, ya lazy scrounger .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Heed a remarkable story of a remarkable man.Well get to James Bowen in a moment. The Irish Times
2.5
A Street Cat Named Bob Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
Unfortunately, it also occasionally sprays the wall with maudlin touches and misjudged additions to the story. Hollywood Reporter
3.0
But I defy anyone to leave in a bad mood.James and Bob seem like good people. Standard
4.0
Although the road to recovery is looking rocky at best, he encounters redemption in the unlikely guise of a stray tom with a persuasive purr who proce .. Los Angeles Times
2.0
It seems an increasingly large fraction of YouTube is given over to cats do the darnedest things videos, yet our feline friends still lag behind dogs .. Variety
2.0
This cinematic endeavour, helmed by Roger Spottiswoode tells this life affirming story, based on the subjects very own memoirs. Hey U Guys
4.0
Being a true story, the movie does not take the predictable path to redemption and happily ever after ing, although it does promise that. Urban Cine File
3.5
Director Roger Spottiswoode has delivered a heartwarming piece that scratches away at the layers of judgement and ostracisation of addicts. Film Ink
3.0
The real life Bob The films strength lies in its honest depiction of drug addiction and the effect it has on everyone in the addicts life. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
This unfortunately softens the humour and dampens the sense of emotional gravitas. Lw Lies
3.0
Its a schtick that weve all seen before on the big screen, but its a solid performance nonetheless. Nz Herald
2.0
The script makes what feel like a series of textbook interventions to manipulate the story into the shape of a heartwarming movie. The Arts Desk
3.5
Depending on your feeling towards felines, this is the sort of film that youll either find dangerously mawkish or utterly charming. Scmp
3.0
Youre not going to find a lot of dramatic tension in, but thanks to winning performances by man and feline alike, the film always manages to land on i .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
Director Raihan Halim understands well the format of the sweetly innocent and sincere short story. Straits Times
3.0
In the end, though, your reaction to the film will probably depend on how you feel about cats.Some of you will want to cough up a fur ball. What So
4.0
Tonally the film hits all the correct notes and director Roger Spottiswoode clearly understands his target audience, providing the expected warmth and .. Sky
4.0
While sentimental, the movie manages nonetheless to remain earnest and avoid the pitfalls of a saccharine pet picture with a story that inspires hope .. Film Ireland
3.5
The filmmakers do a good job of capturing the precarious reality of life on the streets within the parameters of a PG rating. News
3.0
Bob was a beacon of hope off screen, and remains the same in the predictable but pleasantly palatable adaptation of his story. Screen Hub



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