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| Movie Review: Breakfast on Pluto Alternate Title: Hello Kitty
Story: What's a girl to do?
A baby boy is abandoned by his poor mother and dumped at the local parish
priest's (who is the father) doorstep. Little Patrick 'Kitten' Braden
is fostered out to live his Irish childhood wearing make-up and longing
to be called Kitten. Director Neil Jordan gender
bends again (The Crying Game) in this enchanting episodic (count'em
- 35 or so) tale of Kitten Braden as she winds her way through life
looking for love in all the wrong places. Patrick McCabe's
novel is brought to the screen as Jordan and McCabe team up again (the
wonderful Butcher Boy) to my delight. The amazing adventures of apolitical Kitten Braden
have her gliding through Ireland's 'Troubles' skirting disaster along
the way. She meets fascinating characters in her quest to find her missing
Mum, love and a place in the sun. If you like quirky and are fascinated by the
transgendered world, this film is for you. Acting: Cillian Murphy is gorgeous.
His 'Kitten' is a powerful, sympathetic performance. The rest of the
cast works wonderfully but the center of attention is Murphy.
Predilection: I am fascinated by the transgendered
world and anything having to do with Ireland's 'Troubles'. Some of my
favorite films are about this period in Ireland's torn history.
Soundtrack: The soundtrack is critical to this film's
success. It is the narrative link between all of the episodes. Many
of your favorite 70's songs can be heard.
Theater Audience: Pretty crowded for a Thursday afternoon.
Lots of laughing could be heard. While this is NOT a comedy, there are
many really funny scenes.
Sappy Factor: 0
Quirky Meter: 3
Drift Factor: I enjoyed every one of Kitten's episodes.
No drifting for me.
Predictability Level: Moderate.
Tissue Usage: 0
Oscar Worthy: No
Big Screen or Rental: This would be fine as a rental.
For some of Cillian Murphy's other work check out: Red Eye, Batman
Begins, Cold Mountain, Girl with a Pearl Earring and 28 Days Later
Length: A tad over two hours (it could have been
shorter).
LOBO HOWLS: 7
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