Nine Lives (HBO)

"Nine Lives" is a family comedy aired on HBO onto which it breathes a new life in 2016. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, the film centers around Tom Brand, a billionaire businessman who finds himself trapped in the body of a cat named Mr. Fuzzypants following a bizarre accident. The plot presents a heartwarming tale of the protagonist who learns valuable life lessons while trying to reconnect with his family and rectify his past mistakes.

The production saw stellar leadership under the direction of Barry Sonnenfeld. The huge success of the movie can be attributed to the diligent scriptwriting by Gwyn Lurie, Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson, Dan Antoniazzi, and Ben Shiffrin. Effortless cinematography by Karl Walter Lindenlaub contributed to the movie's unique visual appeal. The film was produced by EuropaCorp.

• Kevin Spacey portrays the character Tom Brand / Mr. Fuzzypants perfectly with his versatile acting skills that bring out the humorous yet poignant journey of the protagonist.
• Jennifer Garner plays Lara Brand, Tom's ex-wife, and delivers a strong yet sensitive performance as a supportive wife and a caring stepmother to Tom's children.
• Christopher Walken impresses with his role as Felix Perkins, the eccentric pet shop owner whose mystical cat turns Tom’s life upside down.
• Cheryl Hines and Mark Consuelos have supporting roles as Madison Camden and Ian Cox respectively who add the necessary depth to the storyline.

• The movie marked the return of director Barry Sonnenfeld to family comedy after films like "Addams Family" and "Men in Black".
• Despite being a family film, the voice of Mr. Fuzzypants was provided by Kevin Spacey who is primarily known for his intense roles in thrillers.

The movie, being an entertaining family comedy, did not bag any awards but was appreciated by the audience for its content and performances.

• "Just drown me. Please, it would be kinder." - Mr. Fuzzypants.
• "Have we met before?" - Felix Perkins.
• "Fluffballs, for my fluffball." - Tom Brand.

• Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine provided a playful and melodic original score that aptly complements the light-hearted theme of the movie.
• The soundtrack included popular songs like 'Three Cool Cats' by The Coasters and 'Cat Scratch Fever' by Ted Nugent, apt for the feline theme of the movie.