The Garfield Movie

CinemaSerf

2024-05-20

⭐ 6

Seemingly abandoned by his dad in an alleyway in the rain, poor little "Garfield" espies the unsuspecting and lonely looking "Jon" having a pizza across the road. In a shot he's looking all sad and bedraggled at the windows, next he's demolished the man's dinner and finally coaxed him from his comfortable flat to a new house that they share with the dog "Odie". His life is just one idyllic round of snoozing, eating and watching "Catflix" until he and "Odie" are kidnapped. Why? Well it's only when they are rescued by a caped hero - who turns out to be his dad "Vic", and we then are introduced t…

dorran

2024-05-23

⭐ 3

First off, I did like the father-son dynamic that was present here, it's just that I didn't care about what was happening on screen since it's nonsensical majority of the time. But there's only real development between those two by the end, nobody else. And the casting is quite bad as well because none of the actors really sell me on their performance, just seems they're phoning it in. The villain doesn't have a great performance either but that's mostly due to poor writing, they could've done something far greater than her. But the creativity that's present is short lived if it's constantl…

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/the-garfield-movie-review-simple-light-hearted-fun-for-the-whole-family/ "The Garfield Movie may not be an animated masterwork or a film that provokes deep reflections, but it effectively fulfills its purpose of entertaining with a story that’s generic yet packed with fun moments. Boasting the classic sarcastic humor of the titular cat, a light plot, and well-executed action set pieces, it’s an ideal choice for families seeking an enjoyable experience with plenty of laughs. It serves as a reminder that sometimes a film can be …

Hotplix

2024-06-06

⭐ 7

"The Garfield Movie" is a lively and entertaining adaptation of the beloved comic strip. Directed by Mark Dindal, the film brings the iconic lazy, lasagna-loving cat to life with vibrant animation and a playful storyline. Chris Pratt voices Garfield with a witty and charming performance, capturing the character's signature sarcasm and laid-back attitude. The film balances humor and heart, providing plenty of laughs for both children and adults. While it stays true to the spirit of the original comics, it also introduces fresh elements that make it a fun, engaging experience for new audiences. …

The Garfield Movie is a vast improvement over the previous live-action Garfield films. Initially, I didn’t expect much, but by the end, I found myself loving this fun and adventurous film. It has a lot of heart, some good laughs, and is great for parents to take their kids to. One of the standout elements of the movie is the introduction of Garfield’s father, Vic. This addition brings a fresh perspective to the Garfield universe. The dysfunctional father-son dynamic adds depth to the story, making it more engaging. The plot cleverly intertwines this family dynamic with a heist storyline…

_"And that's why we should go from Sunday to Tuesday."_ As far as animated movies go, this feels like most kid animated movies these days. That being said, there are some really cute moments in this that involve seeing baby Garfield and it actually warmed my skeptical heart. Also my kid is obsessed with this movie but I am not going to log it everytime he watches it.