by Ted Davis

Original Title: Bolnye nervy

Directed by: Noi Galkan

This review contains a slight Kitty Carnage Warning for rough handling!

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: According to this Soviet semi-documentary, the equivalent to a Public Service Announcement, a vigorous outdoor lifestyle, combined with abstinence from tobacco and alcohol, will transform highly-stressed, short-tempered businessman Baturin (Sergei Minin) into a happy well-adjusted functioning cog of society.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Baturin’s daughter’s (G. Slatanakh) strenuous roughhousing with her tabby kitten disturbs his concentration to the extent that he reprimands her and gives the grateful cat, which does not appear to be enjoying the experience, an opportunity to take a breather.

Final Mewsings: This sincere effort fails because the health related benefits of owning a cat are not referenced.

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