“There, that oughta buy us some time. Come on, kids, let's go, go, go!” – Cat, Cat in the Hat, The (2003) ... Movie Quotes Database

Cat

[After heaving a bulky, inanimate mannequin that vaguely resembles the slumped-over form of Mrs. Kwan onto the wooden crate, the Cat dusting off his hands]

There, that oughta buy us some time. Come on, kids, let's go, go, go! [The Cat, Conrad, and Sally dash out of the frame in a frantic hurry]

Larry

[The camera cuts to a cluttered apartment where Larry grunts, unbuckling his heavy back harness and tossing it aside before sinking heavily into a squeaky wooden rocking chair. With a groaning sigh, he pops out his false teeth and plops them into a glass cup with a loud clinking sound. A sharp, heavy knock echoes at his door]

Yeah! [Two burly Repomen unceremoniously push the door open and stride into the cramped apartment] What do you want now?

Repo Guy

[Thrusts an official paper directly into Lawrence's face with a flat expression]

Repo.

Larry

You're repossessing my TV? Well, I'm sure I made a payment. [He frantically pulls a worn leather wallet from his pocket and pulls out a plastic card] If it's about that balance check, here, let me give you a credit card. It's expired. [Without a word, the Repo crew hoists the heavy television up and marches out the door; Larry trails behind them, staring out the open entryway in utter defeat]

Narrator

With the lock on his collar, Nevins kept running, unaware of his part in the evil Quinn's cunning. [Larry strides over to the landline phone, dialing furiously; the camera cuts to Joan answering in her spotless office]

Joan

Joan Walden Real Estate, be it ever so humble, there's no-

Larry

Oh, hi, Joan, the kids let the dog out again.

Joan

You're kidding.

Larry

Don't worry, I'll go get him, then we'll have a conversation vis-a-vis military school.

Joan

I don't know, Conrad's like you, Lawrence. He's... Very sensitive.

Larry

Uh-huh.

Joan

[Sighs deeply, leaning her forehead on her palm]

But I suppose it's something I should consider.

Larry

I'll get the dog; I'll be right over. [A continuous dial tone hums as Joan hangs up the receiver; back in his apartment, Larry thoughtfully picks at his exposed belly button with a deep groan]

Conrad

[The camera shifts to a sunlit suburban backyard, tracking the trio as they peer over a thick green hedge; across the lawn, Nevins trots near a small wooden doghouse where Frank the dog sits watching]

Okay, there's Nevins. Stay out of sight.

Cat

[Conrad, Sally, and the Cat duck down low against the dirt; plucked violin strings begin echoing softly in a dramatic suspense fashion, until the camera pans down to reveal the Cat vigorously plucking his own long facial whiskers like a cello]

I thought the moment needed something.

Fish

[Pops his head out of his water-filled glass jar, flailing his fins wildly in total panic]

Oh. What will become of us? Your mother will lose her job? And we'll have to... LIVE ON THE STREET! [His voice cracks as he hyperventilates] I CAN'T GO! DON'T MAKE ME GO! I DON'T KNOW THIS WORLD! IT'S [Gasping, flopping about stiffly like a dried-up fish] DRY, AND IT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN!

Conrad

Fish!

Fish

[Still flailing hysterically in the open air]

IT'S TOO... IT'S TOO... IT'S TOO MUCH!

Cat

Would you like to go back in the toilet?

Fish

[Instantly stops panicking and snaps straight up]

On second thought, it was such a beautiful day. Why can't it spend time indoors?

Cat

Thank you! [The Fish dramatically gasps, squeezes his gills shut, and plunges safely back to the bottom of the glass jar]

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