More of a devalued rhinestone than an undiscovered gem, Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan's Josie and the Pussycats is a live action cartoon with enough sass and color to merit cult status. Not merely piffle, this 2001 film is a cinematic Cheeto. It satirizes product placement (and pop culture) while simultaneously utilizing it. Wanting to have its cake and eat it, too, the film bops merrily along. Whatever is to be said of the filmmakers contributions to cinema, they are able to mine Tara Reid's dubious talents better than anyone until she found her true haven as the siren of the Sharknado saga. Admittedly, Ms. Reid is perfectly cast here as a mooncalf drummer. Rachel Leigh Cook and Rosario Dawson are serviceable. Parker Posey and Alan Cummings amuse. Fans of Barbarella, Modesty Blaise, the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Cheetos should check it out.
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