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1995
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43
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2
Average Rating
4.1
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2.0
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.Whats true in George Orwells Animal Farm also applies to Babe.
EW
3.8
It knows things, and teaches lessons.And it is so well made that adults will find it entertaining, too maybe more than some kids, because theyll see t ..
Rogerebert
5.0
Its a tale about making a place for yourself in the world.While Babe occasionally seems unnecessarily harsh in letting the real world seep into its fa ..
Common Sense Media
5.0
And if the judges at the national sheepdog competition get over their prejudices, he just might be the best darned lamb chaser in the land.
4.5
Primarily a documentary filmmaker, Noonan has done a masterly job of pulling together this films disparate elements.
3.5
Its a clever, witty, touching piece of work that, coincidentally enough, is also a decidedly excellent date movie.
5.0
Theres enough delight for every age group, but quite possibly teenagers and adults will be the ones who seek out this film as being both unique and un ..
San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
Its rare to see this kind of care expended on any movie; on a family picture, its a small miracle.
San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
The story itself, narrated by Roscoe Lee Browne and a zany chorus of singing mice, has a sweet, touching simplicity that will enchant children, while ..
4.4
The moral here is that you shouldnt judge a sheep by its wool; if a pig can herd sheep, then by all means, let him.
Ny Daily News
4.0
With its large cast of characters, it will appeal to animal lovers.
Spirituality And Practice
3.8
At first glance, a movie about the adventures of a piglet who thinks hes a sheepdog doesnt appear to be the perfect entertainment recipe for those bey ..
ReelViews
3.5
State of the art special effects make BABEs barnyard animals look completely convincing even when they speak, and the vocal performances have real dep ..
Tv Guide
5.0
Besides the humor, there are great thrills and drama that folks of any age will care about.
Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
Its a delight from start to finish that will captivate children and melt the heart of even the grumpiest adult.
Radio Times
3.8
But even casual spectators should enjoy its frequently hilarious satire on cinematic pretensions.
Cs Monitor
3.8
The anecdotal style is not strictly anthological, as the film does have a strong story that runs throughout the picture.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
The story should be enjoyable for anyone in a wide range of ages.
Internet Reviews
4.0
One of those rare family films that refuses to talk or rather write down to the viewer.
Mountain X
3.0
by An enchanting, cleverly made family movie that can melt the heart of the most cynical viewers, Chris Noonans Babe brings freshness to the premise o ..
Emanuellevy
5.0
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the ..
Q Network
5.0
Exceptionally well balanced between cute and dramatic, this is the ultimate family film, offering all ages a fun ride with something to say buried nic ..
4.5
a comedy of animal manners that is much funnier and much cannier than any recent movie about human relationships: a lovely, stubbornly idiosyncratic f ..
New Yorker
3.8
One cant say that Escape from L.A. bores, but one cannot say that it is especially exciting.
Mr Brown Movies
4.5
The heartwarming Babe does for pigs what Lassie did for dogs: It leaves you cheering for more.
Boxoffice Magazine
5.0
Every movie for children should be made with this much care, expressing this much unparalleled richness and beauty
Antagony & Ecstasy
5.0
Nixon should be a contender: its an epic, and Oliver Stone is an Oscar darling.But antipathy for Tricky Dick and the carping of Washington journalists ..
News Week
4.0
Coming at the end of a string of bloated summer movies, its gleeful Grinch proof antics define irresistible, making you wish that words like charming ..
La Times
3.0
Women can fly fighter jets; twelve year olds can provide technical support; girls can be altar servers.
Decent Films
4.5
The characters (both animal and human) are solidly conceived, and the storytelling and visuals are expertly fashioned.
Chicago Reader
4.4
Adults, at first, will marvel at the special effects and puppetry.
Articles Chicago Tribune
4.4
Heres the summers sleeper for kids and their parents, a terrific picture that takes a lot of risks and makes them all pay off in a charming story abou ..
Articles Chicago Tribune
2.5
James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski For the young, a wagon of cute suffices, runs a saying from the Old Country, but the old, they demand charm by the tru ..
People
3.0
Yet the directors realization of his material is pitch perfect, with its seemingly effortless synthesis of humor and pathos almost as wonderful as is ..
Nicks Chager
3.8
Wise, captivating and thoroughly loony, this artful little farm fable is one of those rare films that works for all age levels.
Tulsa World
5.0
The look tops off a film that is exceptional in its technical effects and its graceful ability to entertain.
Seattle Times
3.5
And if it isnt quite good enough to change my mind about the entire critter chat genre, it is certainly good enough to recommend.
Articles Orlando Sentinel
5.0
Babe is not, strictly speaking, a kids movie. It is a preposterously funny fable that strikes a chord with adults, too.
Articles Philly
5.0
The hero of the childrens movie Babe is probably the summers most likable character a pig so appealing he may have your family swearing off hot dogs.
Articles Philly
5.0
The Eddy (Working Title) A jazz club in the heart of multicultural Paris faces danger in this musical drama series from La La Land director Damien Cha ..
Net Flix
4.4
Babe is a weird and wonderful charmer based on Dick King Smiths popular childrens story.
Paloalto Online
3.1
In the end, the most impressive moments in the film seem to be the technical ones, rather than the storyline.
Cine Matter
2.0
The world of Babe isnt a seamless one, but its surely inviting and rewarding.
Deep Focus
4.0
To be sure, Babe is a piglet, but hey, these days you take goodness where you can find it and resolutely deny whatever snooty qualms anthropomorphism ..
Content Time
3.5
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Film Scouts
3.5
Orwells cynical vision is archly rebuked in this artfully shot tale of a pig who wants to be a sheepdog.
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