It is a truth universally acknowledged that cat videos are really, really funny.

In short, you cannot fake a good cat video.

But that doesnt mean Hollywood isnt going to try.

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(He, of course, hates cats, but his adorable 11-year-old desperately wants one.)

So, he heads to Purrkins Pet Store, owned by one Felix Perkins, a.k.a.

Its fun to watch cats do stupid things.

(Its not clear what Garners character actually does.

I went intoNine Liveswith a (very small) amount of optimism.

Its Christopher Walken as an eccentric pet store owner!

Youre telling me the writers couldnt think of one crazy, Walkenesque thing for him to do?

To add insult to injury, the film actually opens with a montage of renowned cat videos.