Andrew Lloyd Webber Hated 'Cats' Film So Much He Bought a Therapy Dog

Andrew Lloyd Webber reportedly disliked the 2019 musical adaptation of 'Cats' so intensely that he purchased a therapy dog, following the film's notorious flop.

2 Apr, 10:34 — 2 Apr, 12:24

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The 2019 film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Cats' was widely panned by critics and audiences alike. The composer's strong negative reaction, leading him to acquire a therapy dog, highlights the critical and cultural failure of the movie.

Key entitiesAndrew Lloyd Webber Cats Taylor Swift Ian McKellen

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ignMostly Factual5d ago

Infamously-Bad Cats Movie Starring Taylor Swift and Ian McKellen Made Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Get a Dog

The movie version of Cats was so bad that composer Andrew Lloyd Webber got a dog.

By Tom Phillips

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nmeMostly Factual6d ago