Hollywoodâ€™s typical formula (Well-Known Literary Property + Star Power + Mega Marketing Muscle=Box Office Dynamite) is anything but a sure thing, as the merciless reviews for this Mike Myers

The Cat in the Hat

Hollywoodâ€™s typical formula (Well-Known Literary Property + Star Power + Mega Marketing Muscle=Box Office Dynamite) is anything but a sure thing, as the merciless reviews for this Mike Myers take on the Dr. Seuss classic attested in droves. But lost beneath the cat-suited Myers endless schtick and a creative tack that even dared forego Seussâ€™ patent rhymes is a wonderfully inventive, endlessly exuberant orchestral score by David Newman. Essentially treating the material as live-action cartoon, Newman has concocted an updated take on the traditional animation score that consistently bristles with energy and musical surprises. While young Newmanâ€™s cues here occasionally lean on some of brother Thomasâ€™ patent rhythmic hoodoo and a little of cousin Randyâ€™s bittersweet pastoral arrangements, the whole is distinctive and entirely his own: a great score for a lousy movie. Smashmouth contributes a faithful, equally upbeat cover of the Beatlesâ€™ "Getting Better" while Myers musical mugging is kept to a merciful minimum. --Jerry McCulley

Country	USA
AudienceRating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding	Audio CD
EAN	0602498611838
Format	Soundtrack
IsAdultProduct
Label	Decca
Manufacturer	Decca
NumberOfDiscs	1
NumberOfItems	1
Publisher	Decca
ReleaseDate	2003-11-18
Studio	Decca

The Cat in the Hat