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'The Garfield Movie' Review: Chris Pratt and Samuel L Jackson take you on a laugh riot in this feel-good movie

'The Garfield Movie' has a voice cast of Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, and Hannah Waddingham among others
PUBLISHED MAY 23, 2024
'Garfield' tells the story of a lazy cat who loves to eat cheese (@Columbia Pictures)
'Garfield' tells the story of a lazy cat who loves to eat cheese (@Columbia Pictures)

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 

Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Pratt, and Harvey Guillén as voice actors in 'The Garfield Movie' (@Columbiapictures)
Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Pratt, and Harvey Guillén as voice actors in 'The Garfield Movie' (@Columbiapictures)

'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 

Nicholas Hoult, Chris Pratt, and Dev Joshi as voice actors in 'The Garfield Movie' (@Columbiapictures)
Nicholas Hoult, Chris Pratt, and Dev Joshi as voice actors in 'The Garfield Movie' (@Columbiapictures)

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

Nicholas Hoult, Chris Pratt, and Harvey Guillén in 'The Garfield Movie' (@Columbiapictures)
Nicholas Hoult, Chris Pratt, and Harvey Guillén in 'The Garfield Movie' (@sonypicturesentertainment)

'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. 

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