A Talking Cat!?!

A Talking Cat!?! is a 2013 independent children's film directed by David DeCoteau. The film was released by Phase 4 Films direct to DVD on February 18, 2013. Eric Roberts is featured as the voice of the talking cat.

Synopsis
Two families with one parent are brought together by Duffy (Eric Roberts), a cat who can talk. Phil Barber, (Johnny Whitaker), a wealthy man, recently sold his computer company to spend more time with his son Chris (Justin Cone), a model, who does not care about this decision. At the same time, Susan (Kristine DeBell) is finding it hard to make enough money as a caterer with her two children Tina (Janis Peebles) and Trent (Daniel Dannas). Duffy then enters the families' lives, talking to them to give them advice, but can only talk to each person once.

Cast
 Johnny Whitaker as Phil Barber
 Kristine DeBell as Susan
 Justin Cone as Chris Barber
 Janis Peebles as Tina
 Alison Sieke as Frannie
 Daniel Dannas as Trent
 Eric Roberts as Duffy (voice)

Production
The film is one of several direct-to-video family films directed by David DeCoteau using the false name Mary Crawford. It was shot in three days in the same mansion as his 1313 series. Eric Roberts' dialogue was recorded in 15 minutes.

Reception
The film is mostly hated. Film.com hated Duffy. The A.V. Club gave a mostly negative review for the film, but said "for lovers of utter, unredeemable trash, it is highly recommended." CraveOnline also gave a negative review, but said the film should be for "Bad Movie Night".

In an interview, DeCoteau, talking about the film, said "people have called me who I haven't seen since high school who said, 'David, after 100 movies you've finally made a movie we like.'" He added, "I watched it again, because I hadn't seen it since we made it, and it is so ridiculous and hilarious and over-the-top."

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Category:2013 comedy movies
Category:Movies about cats
Category:American family comedy movies