Imaginative yet tedious, this Dr. Seuss reworking has plenty to see and hear - but seems convinced that more is always better. Yeah, it's a whole lotta movie, that's for sure. And while its overstuffing can get exhausting (especially by the final stretch), there are certainly some bright spots. Namely, Bill Hader's work voicing the titular Cat. He's restrained when he needs to be, but absolutely “goes there” when the moment calls for it. It's a terrific mix of measured delivery and over-the-top silliness that makes this particular Cat, well, likeable. That said, I should warn Dr. Seuss purists that this film doesn't quite follow the source material all that closely. Those much-loved books are really more of a jumping-off point for the wild world and expanded lore that the filmmakers have cooked up. In fact, it pretty much blows the universe of The Cat in the Hat wide open, with decidedly mixed results. There's certainly no shortage of imagination here, and the film has some nice things to say about embracing creativity, finding your place and what it means to be a family. But it's also, well, messy. Between the seemingly endless parade of characters, gags, visual distractions and straight-up nonsense, the movie rarely knows when to pump the brakes. There's also a not-so-subtle attempt to make the Things the next Minions. I mean, the Cat practically teases them getting their own movie! And while there's plenty of funny dialogue and potty humour that'll have younger audiences giggling, there's also a fair share of groan-worthy material. Case in point: did you know that "too far" kinda sounds like "toot fart"? Yeah. Still, for all its excesses, the movie remains an entertaining watch. There's a genuine sweetness to it that most other adaptations have largely missed. And its big, colourful imagination is hard to deny. It may not always know what to do with all its ideas, but there's enough charm underneath the chaos to make it worthwhile. And, yeah, I'll say it: I wouldn't be mad if the Cat in the Hat showed up on the big screen again!