Charlottes Web

  • 2006


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Average Rating 3.4/5
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3.0
White, in his sublimely dotty illustrated talking animal novels, conjured a gossamer dream of an earlier, gentler America: a tweedy, soothing, often r .. EW
4.0
Heres a welcome surprise: A childrens movie thats thoughtful, entertaining, and enchanting. Common Sense Media
1.5
Youngsters will warm to the barns talking animals and perhaps even shed a tear at the sight of a spider shuffling off the mortal coil. Arachnaphobes, .. Time Out
3.1
Julia Robert spent 2006 catatonically voicing an ant in The Ant Bully, a film no one saw, and a spider in Charlottes Web, a film that every child who ..
5.0
This version feels almost quaint, practically hands on, in light of the computer generated thrill rides that dominate most animation films.
2.5
In fact, for modern day kids fare, its a remarkably temperate and quiet movie.
0.0
Charlotte herself has been turned from a small, grey spider into a creature with a furry, teddy bear face. The result is an odd blend of Wilfred Briml .. E Film Critic
5.0
Special stories like this are rare and so are the films which treat them with the respect they deserve. It may ultimately be a story about death, but .. E Film Critic
4.5
This film does what all childrens films should do: not just offer lots of entertaining things to look at, but teach children how to look at the world .. Telegraph
5.0
Listening to Wilbur squeal in delight might tempt you to do the same just for the heck of it. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Which is not as often as it might, but adequately enough for laughter and tears.
5.0
But not anyone could have written a book like aCharlottes Web, and not just anyone could have adapted it so brilliantly into a proper live action film .. Cinema Blend
4.0
But real life is only one kind of life there is also the life of the imagination. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Though Charlottes Web looks and sounds nice enough, it radiates familiarity and blandness...has none of the gossamer quality needed to bring the 1952 .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Breathe easy: Gary Winicks new, live action Charlottes Web pic does not screw up one of the seminal works of American childrens literature. Village Voice
3.8
Charlottes Web has all the requisite elements that a family film needs to succeed and endure: humor, drama, pathos, and an emotionally satisfying endi .. ReelViews
3.8
But this respectful, live action adaptation of Whites gentle tale about an undersized pig, a clever spider and the everyday marvels that too often pas .. Tv Guide
3.8
The humor is only there as appeal to a much younger crowd, and theres enough going on beyond it to balance. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Winick moves the film through some darkness to get to the light and Whites message is served well.
4.4
It is a great story about the power of words, friendship, sacrifice and humility. Lariat
3.0
Its a beautiful story, rendered only semi precious in this earnest but flawed re creation. Eric Ds Nider
5.0
E.B. Whites famous childrens story of the spider (voice by Julia Roberts) and her unlikely friendship with a lonely pig (filmed before in 1973 as a wr .. News Review
4.4
And the films simple central message about the power of friendship over outside pressures has an important resonance for kids and grown ups alike. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
In addition, the film drags considerably in the middle section and lacks the charm of its obvious cousin, Babe.Never less than watchable, thanks to it .. View London
2.0
The White Crow fitfully does justice to Nureyevs overwhelming desire to be an artist, and thats not a negligible achievement. Cs Monitor
3.5
It will probably draw out some tears in the end, some laughs in the middle, and be a gentle holiday trip to the movies for all the families who have l .. Film Journal International ..
3.1
This is certainly one of the more celebrity laden cinematic projects in recent memory. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
Given a choice between reading the book again and seeing this film version, Id go with the book, but the film is nicely done and quite cute. Internet Reviews
3.1
Indeed, woe be to the child who doesnt mist up at this movie, since its been made if not with zip, wit, or imagination, then at least with sweetness.B .. Boston
4.0
Winicks film is a quiet work of some charm and wit that captures the essence of Whites story with a minimum of pandering to modern tastes. Mountain X
4.5
The first live action adaptation of the story of Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider gracefully tiptoes around all the enormous potential for disa ..
3.1
Rosie DiManno: Sometimes, the truth simply will never be known Last week we learned that we likely will never learn the cause of two spectacular myste .. Toronto Star
2.5
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
1.5
As a remake/adaptation, Charlottes Web really doesnt have a lot in its favor. Cinema Crazed
5.0
Maybe that would be too much to ask of any film.The dingy looking 1973 Hanna Barbera animated version had some nice voicework, but it was nothing to w .. Slate
3.5
The film is witty and warm and genuinely good hearted with its messages about the circle of life and the value of friendship.
3.0
I am not a crying person at movies.Some people cry at movies, some cry over moments that deserve tears in their real life. Movies
2.0
A CRASS MENAGERIE If theyd stopped yammering for just a few minutes, Whites heartbreaking ending might have retained its poignancy. Bbc
3.8
No matter the age, viewers wont leave the theater tapping their feetamany will still be wringing out their tear ductsabut a valuable family picture th .. The Movie Boy
4.0
Instead, they wisely went with Dominic Scott Kayand the film is better off for it. Bullz-Eye
3.0
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2.5
The ads promise magic, but apart from the requisite heart tugging finale, what it delivers is uneventful. Calendar Live
3.0
What results is, for a film purporting to reflect the nobility of a beloved book, the propensity to slip occasionally into the fart and belch slapstic .. Seattle Pi
3.5
The films rural setting has the magic realist quality of a Grant Wood landscape, and its human characters, though sometimes dense and often credulous, .. Pajiba
3.1
Winick and company do a fine job of capturing a bit of the magic found in Whites original, and while not all of the melodiously intricate subtleties s .. Movie Freak
1.5
For myself, I think whats most valuable here is the gentle reminder that lives are short, friendship is priceless and words can make a difference. Cnn
3.1
While certainly not just some pig, it isnt exactly terrific or radiant, either. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
And rarely has the expression kids only so readily applied to a flick.Girls under 12 will take to this like pigs to mud. Mirror
3.8
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4.4
What seems like a safe bet for a blockbuster hit can quickly turn into an infamous flop if the movie strays too far from the source material, or a dry .. Christianity Today
4.4
Hilarious and heart warming, this is a real crowd pleaser for all ages. The Sun
3.0
while not a perfect adaptation of the classic book, one that pulls all the right heartstrings while never talking down to its audience Killer Movie Reviews
4.4
The kind of warm and fuzzy, non distracting family film that Hollywood hardly touches anymore.
4.4
After seeing this tale, something tells me there will be plenty of tears if its not turkey. Waffle Movies
2.0
This weeks TLS October 5, 2018 America on the brink; a new poem by Paul Muldoon; the journalism of Javier Marias; making the medieval modern; female l .. Entertainment Times Online ..
3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.1
Sidestepping sentiment, director Gary Winick punches up humor while keeping gags tame. Chron
3.0
Charlottes Web (97 mins, U) Directed by Gary Winick; starring Dakota Fanning, Kevin Anderson and the voices of Julia Roberts, Steve Buscemi, John Clee .. Film Guardian
3.0
Its hard to go wrong with a cute liddle piggy, and so it proves in this adaptation of EB Whites barnyard classic, squarely aimed at alleviating half t .. Film Guardian
4.0
Walden Media should be applauded for continuing on their mission to bring high quality family centric fare to audiences without infusing every scene w .. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
The basic appeal of Whites story is sturdy enough to survive the filmmakers more dubious choices, and the emotional climax may even leave viewers with .. Decent Films
3.0
Children of all ages, even those not old enough to read, can enjoy the journey. Guide Live
1.5
relies heavily on the voices, though the actors are sometimes miscast (Julia Roberts as the spider) or chosen more for their on screen personas than t .. Chicago Reader
2.0
The respectfulness... cant be denied, but beneath it lies an undue sense of entitlement: of big stars and big egos crashing a party where theyre not e .. Flip Side Archive
3.0
It doesnt turn E.B. White into a travesty, but it manages to make him border on inane. Film Blather
4.0
Charlottes Web is simply terrific family entertainment and a worthy cinematic adaptation of the classic book. Future Movies
4.4
retains many of the books charms and much of its warmth... this beguiling adaptation makes it clear why Whites story has enchanted three generations o .. James Sanford on Film
1.5
Interesting thing about Ike, hes afraid of spiders and Redford (who doesnt appear to fear anything) pulls off eeks and ughs with the best of them.
3.0
How could Charlottes Web go wrong It doesnt. Its a perfectly respectful, take the kids, down home but enchanting enough adaptation of the story of a p .. Detroit News
2.5
Not magical, but a fresh adaptation of the classic childrens book about a spider that saves a pig from the smokehouse. Compuserve
3.0
Everything about the movie is a rote retelling of the story set in a vaguely 50s era Americana where nothing happens that doesnt revolve around farm a .. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
4.5
Lets go see a movie where you smile, and cheer and tap your feet a little, too. Abc News Go
5.0
Based on the classic childrens book by E.B. White, Charlottes Web is the rare family film that the whole family can enjoy.The story should be familiar .. Crazed Fan Boy
4.0
Just a nice sweet family flick, exceedingly well made and surprisingly witty. Cinematical
4.5
Plenty charming and the theme of friendship and loyalty is beautifully illustrated. 2 The Advocate
3.1
There are pleasures to be had from a family film that doesnt scamper from one action sequence to the next. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Charlottes Web is a beautiful tale of friendship that spoons out the virtues of kindness and generosity without a medicinal taste. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
3.1
Its Hudson who owns Dreamgirls; her delivery of And I Am Telling You Im Not Going is worth a standing ovation or at least a recount on American Idol a ..
2.5
Fanning isnt quite right. No doubt the ubiquitous young lady is the first child actor anyone pictures as Fern, but is there ever a moment in which the .. Miami Herald
3.8
...those looking for safe family entertainment this season are not likely to find more of a sure thing than Charlottes Web.
3.0
The bottom line is that this cinematic Web leaves the viewer cold when the book effortlessly burrowed deep into the soul.The 1973 film, with all its p .. English Oh My News
4.5
Combine the fine voice work with remarkable animal performances, subtle computer graphics and an evocative Danny Elfman music score, and you have the .. Democratand Chronicle
4.2
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. Time Out Ny
3.0
Watching the film, I gotta tell you, I got the creeps big time. Call me a pansy, but I dont like spiders in real life, or in imaginary barns on a big ..
3.0
This Charlottes Web is a live action remake, la Babe. And while the live action distinguishes it from its cartoon predecessor of 1973, it makes it bea .. Reelz Channel
3.0
A lackluster live action remake of E.B. Whites classic childrens tale. Reelz Channel
4.4
Its refreshing to watch a movie that is both artistically brilliant and truly family friendly. Reno Gazette-Journal
4.4
Dont be put off by the G rating. I know a lot of adults who could learn from a talking pig. Tyler Morning Telegraph (T ..



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