GARFIELD: THE MOVIE (Theatrical Release USA 2004)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì

Garfield: The Movie relies on the acting talents of Breckin Meyer (Jon) and voicing talents of Bill Murray (Garfield). The movie works straightforwardly with an orderly presentation. The live casting of Odie doesn’t seem to quite match the animated character Odie, but it works. This movie is the first live action film of two Garfield movies. The film is simple afternoon entertainment fare for the young teen audience.

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Storyline 

Garfield enters an adventure quite outside his normal routine. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Peter Hewitt for directing effort. Thank you to Producer John Davis for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Jon Arbuckle (Breckin Meyer), Dr. Liz Wilson (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Happy Chapman (Stephen Tobolowsky), Wendell (Evan Arnold), Christopher Mello (Mark Christopher Lawrence), Mrs. Baker (Eve Brent), Little Girl (Juliette Goglia), Steward (Evan Helmuth), Lodge Member (Joe Bays), News Reporter (Leyna Nguyen), Engineer (Joe Ochman), and Dog Owner (Rufus Gifford), Garfield (Voice of Bill Murray), Persnikitty (Voice of Alan Cumming), Louis (Voice of Nick Cannon), Nermal (Voice of David Eigenberg), Luca (Voice of Brad Garrett), Spanky (Voice of Jimmy Kimmel), Arlene (Voice of Debra Messing), Dad Rat (Voice of Richard Kind), Mom Rat (Voice of Debra Jo Rupp), and Kid Rats (Wyatt Smith, Jordan Kaiser, Alyson Stoner). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie combines animated characters with live action. The film can serve as a clean child/adult share.

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