Do Not Feed The Cat video review by Rueuhy

First of all, let me say, I was blown away by this documentary.  If you have not seen this one there's a good chance you might never see it.  The film stars Gizmo, who is basically just a mix-breed cat, and the film documents how fame and overzealous owners can bring about total destruction of privacy for any animal or owners.  When we first meet Gizmo, she hasn't yet tasted the limelight and she is just like any other ordinary feline.  The problems begin when a local news reporter "discovers" Gizmo and runs a story that becomes one of the most successful stories ever ran by a large daily metropolitan newspaper.  The reporter, Lance Myboilhurts, upon interview for the documentary, reflected on the success "Life with Gizmo" had found and the fame that came to a once, obscure, kitty.  "She was just like any other cat.  I don't really know why her story caught on so quickly or the actual attraction to her.  She was just another black cat adopted by a typical Asian family.  There really was nothing extraordinary about her.  She was just a cat."  His boss, Michael Furball, had the opposite to say about the passion and frustration the readers of the Chicago Desperate found after reading the article.  "We live in a such a dynamic and volatile world.  The amazing trials and tribulations of this extraordinary cat were bound to resonate with the average reader.  From a dark alley to the warmth of a loving family is no trivial matter.  If there ever was a generic example of what is good in this world, the readers obviously agreed that the plight of this unwanted cat summarized what they felt in their hearts."   It was after the success of the article that the true pilgrimage from obscurity to notoriety was forged for this loner.  The owner, Tik Tak Toi, a small restaurant owner from Vietnam who immigrated to the states in 1982,  was in constant turmoil over how much media coverage had taken place since the story ran.  "He's just cat but really now family.  Please leave.  Can I deposit check?  Check good?" The film places a very poor light on Mr. Toi.  The original name of the film was going to be Toi Story but after a lengthy legal battle with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, the film's director went in a different direction.   Much of the credit for production and hype for the movie can be credited to the first dual endeavor of Michael Moore and Al Gore.  The new production company, Moore Gore Unlimited, was excited and thrilled for the chance to tell one kittens tale (tail) of terror and betrayal at the hands of the media.  Michael had this to say - "Who doesn't like cats?  Especially if their plump and juicy.  Give me some soy sauce and fava beans with a nice chianti ... (indistinct slurping noise can be heard)"

 Mr. Gore was also excited about the prospects of telling the Gizmo story.  In an excerpt from the movie he hinted at the pitfalls stardom held for anyone - man or kitty.  "The seductiveness of fame and glory is distinct in all men and kittens alike. We are merely vessels in the wake of a broiling storm ready to devour our children and reek havoc on the lives of all men.  If we can't turn off a light when we leave a room who will our children blame?  Who can afford not to?"

On a sad note, Mr. Gore is now under supervision at an undisclosed location.  His publicist, Jane X., reports "At this time we request the best wishes and moral support for our dear friend, Al.  His rest and recuperation are of the utmost importance and vital to the efforts of environmentalists everywhere.  Peace out."  So, with that being said, I found this film to be of the highest caliber and in no way leading towards any side of the argument of the glamorous life of capitalist swine versus the ninety nine percent who are sacrificed to the alter of greed and non-fairness.  It is simply good "stuff".  My name is Rueuhy and I approve this blog.