Garfield - The Movie [UMD for PSP]

The weird CGI cat did throw this film off just a tad but over all I thought that they captured the spirit of Garfield.

This is a fantastic way to teach your child to read! This edition, the Follow Along edition, of Garfield, the Movie, has special "kid friendly" colorful captions. These captions follow the movie's dialogue exactly. Kids can read the words as they watch the movie. Unlike traditional captions, these captions are in bright colors and are easier to read.

The Follow Along edition contains the complete, standard version of Garfield, the Movie, but also has this extra caption feature. If you prefer to watch the standard version, you can merely turn off this captioning feature. Consequently, this DVD is great for every member of the family. The captions on the DVD are available in English and Spanish. A great value and a great learning tool for every member of the family.

It is a decent little movie. I think kids would like it, although I don't know if you can really appreciate the movie unless you are familiar with the comic. The basic premise is that Garfield lives with Jon and he is a fat lazy cat, no surprise. Jon has been taking Garfield to the vat a lot so he can flirt with the veterinarian, Liz (played by the ALWAYS gorgeous Jennifer Love Hewitt). Liz needs to find a home to a less than intelligent dog, Odie. Garfield gets very jealous of Odie and eventually locks Odie out. Well, Odie runs away and Garfield feels bad. Liz & John (who of course are developing a relationship) go out searching for the two animals. All the while, Garfield knows who has kidnapped Odie (a deranged pet performer who saw Odie dance at a dog show) is chasing after Odie. The chase ends up at the train station and a cat at the controls. Good, clean fun.

Overall, as I said, a good flick. I don't know that I would buy it or see it again, but I was glad to rent it. The chase story reminded me a lot of Toy Story 2, but that is okay. If you liked the comic, I think you will like the movie. The most interesting thing is that we learn that Jon can not hear Garfield. I always wondered this, but Garfield says it very clearly early on in the movie.

My son (and me and my husband) thought this movie was so funny! Especially if you have cats and understand them. It really plays on the way cats act compared to dogs. Its really hilarious in parts. A good clean fun movie for the whole family.

Overall the DVD was good and very much appropriate for young children. However, after a couple of weeks it had fallen to the back of his preference list. We've not watched it in over a year now. I guess this isn't so different from any other DVD we have.

I would recommend this for young children. it does have a few scenes that very concervative parents may term violent. The movie is mostly an original concept and follows the exploits of Garfield and Odie that we all grew up with.

The mix of animation and real animals/actors/acresses create a unique experience for all. This is really a great movie!