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Cat Ballou (1965)

Rate: 2
Viewed: 1/14

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1/14: Awful doesn't begin to describe Cat Ballou.

Everything about it must be filled with invective words to get the idea of how unimaginably bad the film is. And the chief reason? Jane Fonda. Still riding on the coattails of her father, she is an inane actress. With the exception of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and a few others, Jane Fonda kills every picture with her presence.

So, how bad is Cat Ballou? Nat King Cole showed up, played some music, and then died. On the other hand, the peripheral characters are harebrained, making it a chore to watch.

Finally, Lee Marvin...his performance is somewhat interesting because he's usually stoic and lacks much of a repertoire in terms of mannerisms outside of his military airs. But this one, he shows a lot of range that I didn't think was possible. However, his Academy Award win? Stop making me laugh hard. Good gracious, no. It's decent but nothing special.

All in all, when I think of Cat Ballou, I picture Kid Shelleen with his forehead against the red brick wall urinating on the film while farting loudly.