Cats Film Adaptation Receives Criticism Following Financial Performance
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What happened
The film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats, which featured Taylor Swift and James Corden, drew criticism from Dame Judi Dench. Dench, who portrayed Old Deuteronomy in the 2019 film, called the movie a 'complete catastrophe' and a 'waste of goodwill and talent'. The 2019 film, which also included Idris Elba and Jennifer Hudson, grossed $76 million on a budget of $100 million.
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Why it matters
The film's financial outcome, grossing $76 million against a $100 million budget, indicates a significant box office loss. This performance reflects the commercial risk associated with large-scale film adaptations of established musicals.
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Who's involved
- Taylor SwiftCast member in the film adaptation of Cats
- Andrew Lloyd WebberCreator of the musical Cats
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Judi Dench named Taylor Swift, James Corden, and others in the cast of the Cats film.1 source
The film Cats, based on ALW's musical, features Swift and Corden and faced criticism from Dench.1 source
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The entities involved
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Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
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Andrew Lloyd Webber
British theatre composer (born 1948)
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