A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

The perfect friendship between human and feline. Sometimes watching an uplifting film without the need of serious drama or constant character deaths is just what the doctor ordered...or in this case the veterinarian. Homeless, addicted to drugs and constantly high, busker James believes he has hit rock bottom. But when he stumbles across an injured ginger cat in his newly sheltered accomodation, his life changes forever...and for the better. The street cat named Bob is played by Bob who is the real Bob that is the street cat Bob...yeah. Undeniably, Bob is adorable and that is coming from someone who despises domesticated felines. However, beneath the cutesy exterior is an emotive story about second chances. Just when you think life couldn't get any worse, hope is just around the corner...in the shape of a cat. Now, addressing the subject of drug addiction and homelessness may have been brushed over slightly too much but there are scenes that tackle this and do evoke a sense of power. The problem I find with 'nice' films like these is that they are unmemorable. The chances of me remembering this in a week's time are slim, but it's entirely watchable and what I would class as a "Sunday afternoon" film. Luke Treadaway surprisingly holds the film on his shoulders as Bob sits on them. Various scenes were weak in the acting department but just take it with a pinch of salt, it's fine. It's the uplifting story and the fact it all happened that really provides the entertainment. Loved the POV camera shots of Bob's perspective as he rummages around a bush or attempts to catch a mouse, reminiscent of the old Tom & Jerry cartoons. The supporting cast members were weak and I would've liked more attention aimed towards James' backstory. However, aside from the predictabilities, this is an enjoyable watch and, if anything, has heightened my love for cats. I no longer despise them...I just dislike them.

I really enjoyed this film and think it achieves it's purpose admirably. No, it's not a no-frills down and dirty look at the horrors of drug addiction/withdrawal or the hell of living on the street, but it gives a glimpse of those things while presenting the moving - even at times inspiring - story of James Bowen (and of course Bob).It's a film you can enjoy without needing to be in the mood for intense and provocative intellectual stimulation, but is definitely not lightweight either. Nicely balanced and fun to watch, I'd be happy to recommend it.

I don't know why, but for a long while I thought this film would not be my cup of tea. But I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was. And the main reason I liked it was because it did not focus on the negatives, sure it covered them off as drug addiction is a problem, but the film was able to show what support is out there and how friendships are never more important than when you are at your lowest. Basic premise of the film is man finds stray cat while he is living with addiction, and the cat gives him a purpose in life. Oh, and add to that the love I have for cats, and this was a good movie for me.

Many IMDb users have already given their reviews of what to expect, so I'm here to give my own opinion on this film, and it's a mixed one. Simply put, this film gives an unrealistic view of what it is like to get off of heroin and put your life back together. If even one in ten addicts' recovery stories were this successful, then a quarter of my friends wouldn't be dead.Let me put it this way: "A Street Cat Named Bob" might be a wonderful feel-good film for the masses to enjoy, but it's a movie. They tell you this film is based on a true story and I of course believe that, but I'd wager all of my money that the REAL James Bowen had A LOT TOUGHER of a time getting his life straightened-out than this movie depicts. It's not a bad film, but I fail to see the point of telling a true story when you've covered it in sugar. I'll give it half a score—a 5 out of 10—for telling HALF of the story.