Kids' Books Come to Life

The Cat in the Hat, 2003
Dr. Seuss's famous feline finds human form in the person of Mike Myers in this big-budget rendering of the 1957 book. Though the movie earned back its $100 million cost, it was largely rejected by critics and Seuss fans for its many adult-themed jokes, sloppy performances and garish production.

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