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Garfield the Movie (2004)
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Reviews Counted:128
Fresh:18
Rotten:110
Average Rating:3.5/10
Consensus: When the novelty of the CGI Garfield wears off, what's left is a simplistic kiddie movie.
Theatrical Release:Jun 11, 2004 Wide
Box Office: $75,253,404
Synopsis: The long-running, popular comic strip about the fat and lazy cat named Garfield comes to life with this live-action Hollywood comedy. Based on characters created by Jim Davis, the film tells the... The long-running, popular comic strip about the fat and lazy cat named Garfield comes to life with this live-action Hollywood comedy. Based on characters created by Jim Davis, the film tells the story of this supremely spoiled pet, who wants the affection of everyone around him, only he wants it on his own terms. Trouble arises one day when, under the influence of the beautiful veterinarian Liz (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Garfield's owner Jon (Breckin Meyer) stuns him by bringing home a cuddly dog, Odie. Jealous at the attention Odie is receiving, Garfield locks Odie out of the house. Odie runs away and when he's kidnapped by the evil television personality Happy Chapman (Stephen Tobolowsky), Garfield realizes his mistake, and embarks on a brave mission to rescue his new housemate. Bill Murray is a perfect choice to provide the loveable voice behind the computer-animated cat. Director Peter Hewitt keeps the story moving along at a clipped pace, which will ensure that children's attention spans won't be tested. Breezy and charming, GARFIELD is a nostalgic return to the past for older viewers who grew up with the fuzzy feline, and an engaging introduction for younger audiences who are meeting him for the very first time. [More]
Starring: Breckin Meyer, Bill Murray, Liz Wilson, Jennifer Love Hewitt
Starring: Breckin Meyer, Bill Murray, Liz Wilson, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Debra Messing, Alan Cumming, Brad Garrett
Director: Peter Hewitt
Director: Peter Hewitt
Screenwriter: Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
Producer: John Davis
Composer: Christophe Beck
Studio: 20th Century Fox
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Release:
Jun 16, 2009
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- NTSC
- Keep Case
- Full Frame - 1.33
- Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
- Dolby Surround 5 - French, Spanish
- Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
- Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
- Music Video: Baha Men - HOLLA
- Featurette: Inside Look: Animation Transition
- Audio Commentary: Peter Hewitt and John Davis - Director and Producer
Trailers:
- 1. CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN
- 2. DR. DOLITTLE
- 3. LIKE MIKE
- 4. THE SANDLOT
- 5. Bratz Music Video
- 6. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Reviews for Garfield the Movie
The story is bland and workmanlike--week-old catnip that's lost its bite. What saves it is the animation, which is set amid a live-action world and which is extremely well done.
People who love cats will see their own felines in Garfield. Parents who love neither Garfield nor cats will have a good time nonetheless.
Garfield remains one of the most shamelessly marketed properties of all time, so the inevitable feature film is merely the logical climax to a product blitz that already includes bowling balls, oven mitts, and a line of Richard Petty-related products.
It has good laughs, decent writing and is 100% loyal to both the comic and the cartoon, which will leave the diehard fans begging for more.
The strongest messages for adults are that we should purchase and consume...Pepperidge Farm Goldfish and dash off to Petco for all of our kitty’s litter and chow needs.
I have always thought of the strip as a quiet cartoon, one based on irony and sly, wry humor. Not so the Garfield movie, which is generally raucous and loud.
Imagine the comic strip as a lone enchilada stretched to feed the whole dinner crowd at Pancho's.
Strictly for the kids. Parents will find themselves yawning more often than not.
This is mediocre moviemaking, not even Bill Murray can save a weak script and weaker special effects.
Cute and friendly enough, but for anyone over eight, not recommended.
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