Meow (2017)

Meow is the kind of family sci-fi comedy that wins you over with sheer charm: it takes the universal “cats secretly run the world” joke and gives it a glossy, big-hearted Hong Kong spin, complete with an alien-cat mythology that’s delightfully silly without feeling lazy. Benny Chan keeps the pace brisk and the tone buoyant, balancing slapstick chaos with surprisingly warm domestic moments as a very unusual “pet” collides with an ordinary household. Louis Koo anchors the human side with straight-faced sincerity, while the film’s playful effects and fantasy logic invite you to relax and enjoy the ride rather than pick at plausibility. If you’re allergic to broad comedy or kid-friendly sentiment, it may feel a little fluffy—but if you want a light, imaginative crowd-pleaser that treats its absurd premise with genuine affection, this is an easy bet.

Meow (2017) is clearly aiming for a kid-friendly, effects-driven sci‑fi comedy where a “secret alien cat” premise turns into a warm family lesson about love softening even the toughest invader. The problem is the execution: the story feels thin and oddly stitched together, the jokes often land with a thud, and the sci‑fi/fantasy ideas are introduced with enthusiasm but not really developed in a satisfying way. If you’re expecting sharp comedy, clever world-building, or Benny Chan’s usual action polish, this will likely feel like a noisy, low-stakes time-waster. If, however, you’re watching with young kids who just want a goofy talking-cat vibe and some broad slapstick, there’s enough cuteness and harmless sentiment to get by.