'The Garfield Movie' Review: Chris Pratt and Samuel L Jackson take you on a laugh riot in this feel-good movie
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Garfield Movie' is set to hit the theatres on Friday, May 24, 2024, telling the story of Garfield (Chris Pratt), the lazy cat who hates Mondays and loves to eat.
He is the pet of John (Nicholas Hoult) who loves him and his friend Odie (Harvey Guillén) dearly.
They live a wonderful life together until Garfield and Odie are kidnapped by Jinx (Hannah Waddingham), a villainous cat who has a score to settle with Garfield's estranged father, Vic (Samuel L Jackson), leading them to carry out a heist.
The animated movie is made interactively, with Garfield breaking the fourth wall and directly engaging with the audience.
It also features screenplay bits on screen to set the context. This film serves as a beautiful ode to all the good things in life, including the theme of fatherhood.
A fast-paced story and cheeky humor make 'The Garfield Movie' a good watch
'The Garfield Movie' adopts a very fast-paced approach for an animated film, which proves effective given the amount of action-packed sequences it contains.
With a heist plotline unfolding and preparations underway, the movie is filled with action sequences and a compelling hero-villain narrative.
The movie's action-packed plot is complemented by a compelling father-son dynamic at its core. The chemistry between Garfield and the other characters is portrayed as adorable
The scenes between Garfield and Vic are the highlights of this film. They play a crucial role in healing the emotional wound that Garfield has carried since childhood about his father leaving him alone.
Chris Pratt and Samuel L Jackson give exceptional performances as voice actors
Chris Pratt, as Garfield, embodies the heart and soul of this film. He infuses it with an uncanny innocence and maintains this tone consistently.
His expressions breathe life into the protagonist, seamlessly blending his recognizable voice with Garfield's character to the point where you hardly notice him at all.
Samuel L Jackson delivers a masterful performance, portraying the mature role of a father with depth and nuance. His performance brings both maturity and, at times, desperation to the character of Vic, who strives to prove himself as an ideal father figure for Garfield.
Hannah Waddingham deserves a special mention for her portrayal of the evil cat, Jinx. She delivers a devilish charm to the character, bringing the antagonist to life with her performance.
'The Garfield Movie' is a feel-good movie that will leave you with a smile
'The Garfield Movie' is designed to entertain, and it certainly delivers on that front. It concludes with the triumph of good over evil, while seamlessly embedding a message about love and family within its storyline.
Mark Dindal has created a masterful animated film, boasting great animation and a storyline with its heart in the right place. The dialogue flows effortlessly, and the pacing of the film is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
'The Garfield Movie' Trailer
'The Garfield Movie' hits the theatres on May 24, 2024.
