From CBR · Jeremy Dick · · 50s
Judi Dench Calls Cats Film a Waste
Judi Dench says Tom Hooper's Cats movie was a 'waste' of Andrew Lloyd Webber's vision after seven years of criticism.
In brief
Judi Dench says Tom Hooper's Cats movie was a 'waste' of Andrew Lloyd Webber's vision after seven years of criticism. Judi Dench condemned Tom Hooper's Cats as unworthy of Andrew Lloyd Webber's work, calling it a waste after seven years of criticism. Originally reported by CBR.
Judi Dench's Memoir
Judi Dench released her memoir Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? in 2026.
Cats Movie Criticism
Cats received universal criticism upon release in 2019 and scored 19% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Dench on the Film
Dench called Cats a 'waste' of Andrew Lloyd Webber's vision after seven years of criticism.
“Oh God, I can’t bear it, and [Lloyd Webber] had waited so long for it to be made”
Box Office Loss
Cats lost $113 million after reaching $75 million worldwide box office.
Star-Studded Cast
Dench starred with Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson, Robbie Fairchild, and Ian McKellen.
The big picture
Judi Dench condemned Tom Hooper's Cats as unworthy of Andrew Lloyd Webber's work, calling it a waste after seven years of criticism.
