Garfield

  • 2004


MOVIE IS predictable memorable cinematic uninspired
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33 %
15 % Rotten
$ 203 Million
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Positive Reviews 23
Negative reviews 49
Average Rating 1.9/5
predictable memorable cinematic uninspired

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2.5
Yet Two Kitties marks a considerable improvement over its predecessor. Av Club
3.0
It makes the cloddish, unfunny dud that is Garfield look even worse. EW
3.8
I dont know who had the idea that Bill Murray would be the right actor to do Garfields voice, but the casting is inspired. Rogerebert
3.0
Like the comic strip, the human characters are bland and barely visible. Common Sense Media
0.6
I much preferred Garfield and Friends, the Saturday morning toon which ran on CBS for six years beginning in 1988 (you know, the one where Garfield di ..
1.5
Garfield: The Movie is Hollywood cog grinding at its most uninspired bland, workmanlike and instantly forgettable.
1.0
Theres nothing to recommend about this film except its sheer innocuousness.
0.0
(Really, to say that gives nothing away.).Director Hewitt packs the frame with as many pound puppies and fur balls as possible, a heart melting specta ..
1.0
A soulless and empty movie based on a three panel comic strip boasting the wit and complexity of a wooden spoon. E Film Critic
1.0
There are a good twenty some reasons to hate Garfield. But the only reason you really need is that its just not any good. E Film Critic
1.3
Too bad Murray has only a handful of modestly funny wisecracks here. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
The plot shamelessly borrows from better films, but as a summer diversion for smaller, less demanding viewers this is catnip.
1.0
If you want 78 minutes of bad writing and boredom then do I have a movie for you! Cinema Blend
3.0
Frantic but flat, a picture so neutered and declawed that even toddlers will find it too bland for their taste. One Guys Opinion
1.3
Its harder to imagine a more second rate production than what we are given with Garfield. ReelViews
2.0
Adapted from Jim Daviss popular syndicated comic strip, this predictable comedy would like to be irresistible catnip to kids and their parents; instea .. Tv Guide
2.0
Otherwise, the computer generated feline looks good.More adult oriented humor would have helped broaden the appeal of aGarfield: the Moviea beyond its ..
2.5
Still, the movie falls flat.Garfields tagline is Its all about me ow! Usa Today
3.1
It comes as little surprise that Cohen and Sokolow (both of whom co wrote Toy Story) have penned the films screenplay, as the films structure eerily e .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Imagine the effect of watching a movie that is just as dull, but 480 times as long. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Parents, if your kids insist on dragging you in, youll have a pretty good time; just dont think about all the money you dropped on this 80 minute trif .. News Review
2.0
Theres a consistent stream of humour that at least keeps our interest, even though the writers havent bothered to be either inventive or clever. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Luckily there are enough gags here to please both children (the sight of Garfield and Odie dancing) and adults (Garfield being squashed against a wind .. View London
1.3
Too bad it ends with worn out homilies far less imaginative than the story as a whole. Cs Monitor
4.0
It is a match made in cat heaven and the main reason this uninspired entry might conceivably enjoy a sequel. Bruce Feld Film Journal International ..
1.9
So charmless, so completely devoid of laughs and feels so long even at 85 minutes that before its over, you may want to claw your eyes out. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
The problem is that there isnt a comic series less appropriate for a movie adaptation than Garfield, and I say this as a longtime fan of the strip. Internet Reviews
1.3
A toothless, harmless, mostly charmless mongrel movie that mixes live action actors and animals with a computer generated version of the comic strip c .. Boston
2.0
However, on any other level I can think of, this is a woefully misbegotten mess of a flick, ill conceived and poorly executed.As a comic strip, Garfie .. Mountain X
1.3
DENIED JUSTICE SECOND IN A SERIES Minnesota police have failed to investigate dozens of rape suspects even though they had been accused of, charged wi .. Star Tribune
2.0
The movie is far from a cat astrophe, but its also nowhere near purr fect. Toronto Star
1.0
In a way, its the perfect representation of Garfield.A bland comic strip inspires a bland movie. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
The script wavers between trying to appeal to adults and aiming for cute: neither comes off.
0.5
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 .. Flim Threet
3.5
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. Flim Threet
2.0
The same words could just as easily be used to describe Garfield: The Movie, a misguided attempt to construct a feature length vehicle around a cartoo .. Bbc
5.0
When Jeffrey flushes a toilet, imperiling himself, the thing gurgles so magnificently as to suggest a moaning whale.) Slant Magazine
1.0
The movie may lack the insight and nuance of the comic strip, but at least it is short, and at least the studio didnt skimp on the lasagna. The New York Times
2.5
The story and dialogue sorely lack creativity, but the film is harmlessathe sole reason why it is difficult to out and out hate it. The Movie Boy
1.0
I found nothing endearing, funny, or entertaining about Garfield or the film. Tony Medley
1.5
Breckin Meyer and Jennifer Love Hewitt are perfectly matched. Neither of them evinces any shred of charm or talent throughout the entire film. Pajiba
1.3
Almost, for while the little tykes will undoubtedly be entertained, very few others will be, and any lovers of the comic strip are bound to go home an .. Movie Freak
3.1
Could a kiddie flick adaptation of the long unfunny Garfield make for good entertainment Spliced Wire
0.0
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
1.5
Apart from the under seven set, its hard to imagine anyone not being agonizingly wearied by the interminable cascade of lowbrow slapstick and Rube Gol .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
If youre old enough to read the cartoon, then youre too old for the movie. E Online
1.3
Those who get bored by the movie (i.e. everybody), can pass the time by counting the many product placements. Three Movie Buffs
3.1
What didnt work here For me, Jennifer Love Hewitt was remarkably safe and blase.
3.1
With his acerbic wit, masterful way of using vocal intonations and attitude, Murray shows why he is the only person who can make Garfield come to life .. Waffle Movies
1.5
Hewitts movie isnt without its laughs but its ultimately a pretty pointless picture. Film 4
2.0
The poorly penned plot is derivative even by Hollywood standards. Guide Live
3.0
There was enough subtext to appeal to adults and enough silly fun for kids to enjoy without harm. Flip Side Archive
1.0
It is the same cinematic destruction of a beloved character from my childhood. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.5
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2.0
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 an .. Movie Metropolis
1.3
Equally insulting to both the homespun adult fans of the comic strip and the oblivious children for whom tired gags are served up like leftover lasagn .. Denver Post
1.5
begs the question: How badly does Bill Murray need an extra paycheck James Sanford on Film
3.8
I recommend it as a family film that kids will enjoy and adults will find unexpectedly pleasant. Aisle Seat
1.9
Well either fix the issue to your satisfaction or issue you a full, immediate refund.Just let us know we want you to be happy! Movie Eye
1.0
The design of Garfield himself is pretty cool and admittedly theres only a few moments in this when you remember the creature isnt actually there. Dark Horizons
0.5
All you need to know about this movie is that I hate Mondays, Garfields memorable comic strip punch line, is way funnier when Puss in Boots utters it .. IGN Movies
3.0
The story is bland and workmanlike week old catnip thats lost its bite. What saves it is the animation, which is set amid a live action world and whic .. Week In Rewind
2.0
Comic strip adaptation is flabby, lazy and blase just like its subject (although probably not on purpose). Net Flix
3.0
If youre a fan of Garfield, then I suggest you stay away from the fat cats big screen debut. Film Jerk
1.0
As a movie star, Garfield is a cat declawed and robbed of his essential, inscrutable charm. Film Force Ign
3.0
The strongest messages for adults are that we should purchase and consume...Pepperidge Farm Goldfish and dash off to Petco for all of our kittys litte .. Kc Active
2.5
Feels like an 82 minute commercial for Garfield, The Brand rather than cinematic dumb fun. Chicago Tribune
1.3
I went into Garfield knowing little about the title feline except that I held a vague hatred toward him. Garfield gave me specific reasons for such em .. Suburban Chicago News
1.5
Its not much of a story, and director Peter Hewitt seems content to flesh it out with bland staging and characterizations. Boston Phoenix
1.3
The movie will feel like a slow crawl through broken glass for anyone old enough to have mastered the fine art of shoelace tying.
1.3
Im not a Garfield purist or anything, but at the very least, shouldnt this movie be funny Miami Herald
2.0
f you measure your age in two or more digits, then flip a coin to decide who has to endure it with the youngsters.
2.5
You recall an image of the fat cat on the Trapper Keeper, staring bleakly up at the sky with the subtitled thought bubble, Why me Arizona Daily Star
2.5
Garfields problems start with its very concept. This film should never have been made, and those involved with its production likely know it.
1.3
For fans of the comic strip, Garfield is a severe disappointment. Cinema Sight
2.0
its exotic and thrilling enough to keep kids and adults alike entertained over its excessive length. ( The List
0.5
Sitting in the screening room...I heard exactly one genuine laugh during the entire 85 minute running time. I must admit that it came from me...
3.0
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0.5
In the comics, Garfield is one fat and lazy cat. Unfortunately, so is his cat astrophic live action screen debut. Modamag.com
3.1
The story by Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow is predictable, even for young moviegoers. Los Angeles Daily News



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