7 Legitimate Reasons Why Cats Isn't As Bad As You Think

7. The Choreography Is Good

Choreographed by the talented Andy Blankenbuehler, the dance numbers are an absolute highlight of the film. The characters may look ugly, but the quality of their movement is not.

Andy Blankenbuehler was also the choreographer behind Hamilton, and he brought similar energy to this project, injecting a selection of classical dance and more current styles.

It was incredibly important that they got this element right as the musical itself relied on its impressive dancing in order to be taken seriously. Cats was considered weird and outlandish, but no critics ever made an effort to discredit the choreography.

Consequently, the dancing was an element of the film they had to do well, and thankfully they did.

Another choice that helps was the decision to hire professional dancers rather than just actors. This lent credibility to the sequences and letting them take leading roles highlighted how seriously the filmmakers were taking movement.

It is a shame that no one is talking about the dancing quality as no matter your thoughts on the film, it's undeniable that the people responsible are incredibly hard working and talented.