The Cat in the Hat is a live-action film adaptation of the classic children's book of the same name by Dr. Seuss. The movie was directed by Bo Welch and stars Mike Myers as the titular Cat.
The film begins with Conrad (Spencer Breslin) and Sally (Dakota Fanning) being left home alone by their mother (Kelly Preston) while she goes to work. Their overbearing neighbor, Lawrence (Alec Baldwin), tells them to keep an eye on things and keep the house spotless while their mother is gone.
Bored and restless, Conrad and Sally start to play around with some of their toys and end up accidentally causing a huge mess. That's when The Cat in the Hat shows up, along with his companions, Thing 1 and Thing 2.
The Cat encourages the kids to have some fun and let loose, promising to clean up any mess they make. He shows them his magical world of imagination with the help of a few zany contraptions, including a giant flying cupcake and a machine that turns their pet fish (Sean Hayes) into a sassy talking creature.
However, things quickly spiral out of control, and the kids realize they need to clean up before their mom gets home. The Cat tries to help, but ends up making things even worse. To make matters worse, Lawrence catches wind of the chaos and threatens to tell their mother.
The Cat in the Hat then races to fix everything before the parents arrive, but it's a close call. In the end, the house is back in order, and Conrad and Sally learn the importance of responsibility and cleaning up after themselves.
Overall, The Cat in the Hat is a silly, over-the-top, and colorful film that captures the essence of Dr. Seuss' beloved book. While some fans of the original story may not appreciate the movie's departure from the source material, it's still an entertaining watch for families with young children.