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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.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for brief mild language

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Childrens

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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Jun 16, 2009

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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

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Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
04/29/09
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed
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Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
10/18/08
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Urban Cinefile

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Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
08/07/08
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

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.

Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
09/18/07
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

People who love cats will see their own felines in Garfield. Parents who love neither Garfield nor cats will have a good time nonetheless.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
09/22/06
Stefan Ulstein
Stefan Ulstein
Christianity Today

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Full Review Source: AV Club | comment Comment
07/08/06
Tasha Robinson
Tasha Robinson
AV Club

Without Murray, the film would have much less appeal.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Dave Calhoun
Dave Calhoun
Time Out

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.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Pete Vonder Haar
Pete Vonder Haar
Film Threat

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.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Peter Lowry
Peter Lowry
Film Threat

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.

Full Review Source: www.kcactive.com | comment Comment
07/25/05
Uri Lessing
Uri Lessing
www.kcactive.com

... this is an embarassing family film ...

Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | comment Comment
03/14/05
Garth Franklin
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons

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Full Review Source: tonymedley.com | comment Comment
10/07/04
Tony Medley
Tony Medley
tonymedley.com

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.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
09/28/04
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Imagine the comic strip as a lone enchilada stretched to feed the whole dinner crowd at Pancho's.

Full Review Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) | comment Comment
09/16/04
Mark Collette
Mark Collette
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

For fans of the comic strip, "Garfield" is a severe disappointment.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment Comment
09/05/04
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

Strictly for the kids. Parents will find themselves yawning more often than not.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
08/08/04
Bruce Feld
Bruce Feld
Film Journal International

This is mediocre moviemaking, not even Bill Murray can save a weak script and weaker special effects.

Full Review Source: FilmFocus | comment Comment
08/07/04
Joe Utichi
Joe Utichi
FilmFocus

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Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
08/07/04
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

The result is not so much catnip as catnap.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
08/07/04
Neil Smith
Neil Smith
BBC

Cute and friendly enough, but for anyone over eight, not recommended.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
07/30/04
Jo Berry
Jo Berry
Empire Magazine
 
 
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