Kid vs. Kat

 Review

Common Sense Media says

Feline's evil schemes are outrageous -- but fun for kids.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this larger-than-life cartoon centers on an
evil cat's attempts to annihilate a young boy, so exaggerated cartoon
violence -- like boisterous physical brawls and explosions -- is
common. None of this content will be new to the show's targeted
audience of grade schoolers, but it's worth noting. The focus here is
clearly on entertainment over reality and/or positive messages, but if
you don't mind that, your kids will probably enjoy the duo's antics.

  • No specific educational content.
  • The show isn't out to teach any particular lessons -- the sole goal is entertainment. That said, the characters do tend toward violence as a form of conflict resolution, and there's plenty of plotting and scheming.
  • Kat is always trying to kill Coop. Coop's dad is oblivious not only to Kat's malicious intentions but also
    to his whiny daughter's manipulative skills -- which she routinely
    wields on him.
  • Lots of exaggerated cartoon violence. There are physical brawls between
    Coop and the vicious cat, and the cat routinely attempts to kill Coop
    by crushing him with boulders, causing explosions, slashing him with
    razor-sharp claws, etc. But Coop is never worse for the wear, always
    escaping with only a few cuts and scrapes.

What's the story?

When Coop's little sister Millie brings home a mysterious stray cat,
he's sure it's not the friendly feline Millie insists it is. He's
right: Soon Coop discovers the cat is actually a diabolical would-be
assassin who's set his evil eye on Coop. Unfortunately no one in the
family believes Coop's story; with no one to back him up, he's on his
own to thwart the cat's repeated attempts to take him out.


Is it any good?

 

KID VS. KAT fits right in with zany cartoons like SpongeBob Squarepants,
with a similar mix of outrageous comedy, unlikely scenarios, and
over-the-top characters. If your kids are already familiar with this
type of humor, little here will surprise them, and they'll probably
enjoy the ridiculous nature of this curious spin on the cat-and-mouse
game.

That said, if you're searching for a show with real
substance, know that this isn't it. The name of the game here is pure
comedic entertainment, so your kids won't be picking up any strong
lessons from the stories or bits of wisdom from the characters. And
it's probably a good idea to keep really little ones away altogether,
since the cat in full attack mode could be frightening.


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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about whether cartoon violence has less of an impact
    than real-life violence. If so, why?

  • Why do you think so many kids'
    cartoons have such a high level of fighting and explosions? Kids: Would
    you watch a cartoon that didn't have them? Why or why not?

  • Do you have any pets? Do you consider them family
    members? How smart do you think animals are? How does their instinctive
    behavior compare to humans'?


This review was written by Emily Ashby
Kid, 10 years old
May 1, 2011
 
Pretty Bad all right...
I, don't know what to say.I think that it's pretty bad and horrible, not much to say.It's all about a boy named Dennis and a ''kat'' from another world, who just battle each other for revenge.I stopped watching this, because I had to admit, it was crappy.

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Teen, 14 years old
May 23, 2010
 
not for two year olds, folks.
This show does have fighting, but it's funny and reminds me of Tom and Jerry. Cooper does jump to concusions about Kat, but that's just your average ten year old.Some people say that this show is sexist because there are really only two female characters and both are annoying/spoiled/both, but I mean its not like Mille sells drugs and Phebe is a hooker. THIS SHOW ISN'T SEXIST!

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Kid, 12 years old
February 16, 2010
 
Kid Vs. Kat Orignally An TV-PG V For 10 + 12 Years Old
Kid Vs. Kat Orignally An TV-PG V For 10 + 12 Years Old

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Kid, 13 years old
December 1, 2009
 
funny show
i love it and i think that its totally funny.

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Teen, 15 years old
November 27, 2010
 
The perfect show to watch with your family.
This is an awesome show. The history is not repetitive (sometimes Coop gets revenge, or Mr. Kat gets the glory, or both get into trouble) and it's very funny. I don't like the intro very much.

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Adult
March 1, 2010
 
kat
love the kat i own a cat like him.there should be collectable action figures .

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Teen, 14 years old
September 8, 2011
 
Kid vs. Kat - The BEST Cartoon Series ever made!!
This show is the BEST Cartoon EVER!!! It needs to continue!!! It's so AWESOME!!

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Kid, 8 years old
March 10, 2011
 

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Teen, 18 years old
February 13, 2011
 
Not very good...in my opinion...
I don't know. It's pretty bad. The messages aren't very positive. It's just about a kid and a "kat" in a neverending battle for revenge. Me, myself, don't like it, but it really matters what kind of shows you like.

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Teen, 14 years old
November 3, 2009
 
Good cartoon
I love this show, alot of people love Kat, and so do I!

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This review was written by Emily Ashby
Topics:adventures
TV rating:TV-Y
Network:Disney XD
Cast:Brian Drummond, Erin Matthews, Kathleen Barr
Genre:Kids' Animation

This review was written by Emily Ashby
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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