wpqx wrote: I know the film is available on DVD, I just couldn't get ahold of it and didn't feel like being too picky. I saw Schrader's Cat People probably 14 years ago, so I could do with a refresher on that even though I'm not particularly wild about the story. From what I read Gere replaced John Travolta for the role, and I got a vague sense that he was challenging his inner "Travolta" while on screen. 

If my math is correct, you were about 10 at the time, so, yes, definitely. I don't think it's great either, just better than its reputation. 

I've read the same thing regarding the cast, and I believe Travolta eventually turned it down because he wanted the final cut.