The Cat and the Moon

Absolutely blown away by this film! It has been a long time since I've been moved by a film to this extent. It is so raw and real, I felt like I was living right in the middle of Nick's turmoil from start to finish. His rage and sorrow were so palpable, but I also found the banter among him and his friends entertaining. It brought me right back to that period in my life in high school when I was walking a line between trying to find myself and also being carefree. Even now in my 20s it still hits close to home! To anyone who has experienced loss, been through a difficult season of change, or just to those who can relate to the trials and tribulations of youth, you will find a kindred spirit in Nick. With moving performances, beautiful jazz compositions, and NYC as the backdrop - this movie really was beautifully and artistically done. You can tell that Mr. Wolff put his heart and soul into creating it, and I hope we get more films from him in the future!

Was this movie perfect? No. Great films are rarely perfect, and yes this movie is great. It is a bit of a roller coaster ride,but one that keeps you interested from one scene to the next. There are all too familiar situations of reckless youth -and the terrible anger and despair of manic depression that often goes with it. I often thought of my own youth during this film,and how lucky i was to live through the more foolish times -when making stupid mistakes was a daily occurence. Performances are brilliant and inspired and the screenplay is excellent. Yes this is a film about a bunch of rich,selfish New York City kids, who are finding out who they really are; warts and all. IMO it should at the very least have a critic rating of 7.5, you should see it for yourself- you might agree.

It has been three days since I watched The Cat and The Moon and I cannot stop thinking about it. I was excited to watch a film about young people, as I always tend to watch a lot of movies that involve plots revolving around teens and young adults. I didn't want to spoil anything for myself so I didn't watch the trailer, so I went into this movie completely unaware of what I was going to experience. What I got was something so close to my heart and my stomach that I could feel them reacting as the plot unfolded. It's hard to explain how I feel about The Cat and the Moon without using the same words over and over again but raw, real, visceral and emotional is how I describe this movie. The least I can say is that I am genuinely excited to see what comes next from Alex as a writer and director. He is an incredible actor as well, but I have now seen his writing come to life and it is beautiful (raw, real, visceral and emotional, too!).

Alex Wolff is one of the most talented and brilliant young man of my generation and damn this film was so great. The Cat and the Moon feels so personal and real and it portrays teenagers and their feelings in a way wow I felt that. Adding to this that the soundtrack was incredible, and the cast was chef's kiss. Thank you for this one Alex.

I love the entire cast in this film. Reminds me of films with great ensemble casts like American Pie. Alex is incredible in this and he's a star to watch for sure. He's got a Pacino-esq quality.

Love this movie! This expertly crafted movie is such an accurate and lively portrayal of youth, particularly youth in New York. As Nick (Alex Wolff) struggles with loss, he takes us on a journey to find acceptance from new friends, girls, and his father's old friend Cal (Mike Epps). It is hilarious, and heartbreak, and painfully real.

"The Cat in the Moon," which began as Alex Wolff's effort to distract himself from 9th-grade studies, is finally here and is definitely worth the wait. Wolff takes care to let each character shine, and doesn't feed us easy answers. The film is so refreshing on many levels, and is a corrective to the play-by-numbers teen movies that we have all seen and are tired of.

This film sits on the idyllic line between a gritty, raw, New York snapshot and simplistic, honest, teenage love story. Alex Wolff is an auteur in the truest sense of the word: he has a gift of translating the world around him into a gripping, empathetic indie-film.

This film is truly one of a kind. I haven't experienced this sort of emotion and relatability in any movie I've ever seen. Wolff captures the true intensity and nostalgia of your most beloved/confusing teenage years in the most organic and least predictable way imagined. This movie is for anyone and everyone. Period.