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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Pan and Scan (TV Format)
Talk about livin'' large! Garfield (hilariously voiced by Bill Murray) lies around the house, eats lasagna, watches TV and makes wisecracks... until his owner Jon (Breckin Meyer) falls for a beautiful veterinarian (Jennifer Love Hewitt). When she asks Jon to adopt a sweet pup named Odie, Garfield appears to be in the doghouse. But not for long! When Odie is abducted by a dog trainer, Garfield must get off the couch to rescue the precious pooch.
"Perfectly watchable..." Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
"...a lot of fun to watch." Peter Lowry, Film Threat
Editor's Note
The long-running, popular comic strip about the fat and lazy cat named Garfield comes to life with this live-action Hollywood comedy. Based on characters created by Jim Davis, the film tells the story of this supremely spoiled pet, who wants the affection of everyone around him, only he wants it on his own terms. Trouble arises one day when, under the influence of the beautiful veterinarian Liz (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Garfield's owner Jon (Breckin Meyer) stuns him by bringing home a cuddly dog, Odie. Jealous at the attention Odie is receiving, Garfield locks Odie out of the house. Odie runs away and when he's kidnapped by the evil television personality Happy Chapman (Stephen Tobolowsky), Garfield realizes his mistake, and embarks on a brave mission to rescue his new housemate.Bill Murray is a perfect choice to provide the loveable voice behind the computer-animated cat. Director Peter Hewitt keeps the story moving along at a clipped pace, which will ensure that children's attention spans won't be tested. Breezy and charming, GARFIELD is a nostalgic return to the past for older viewers who grew up with the fuzzy feline, and an engaging introduction for younger audiences who are meeting him for the very first time.
| Features | Audio Commentary By Director Peter Hewitt & Producer John Davis | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; French, Spanish Dolby Surround | | Audio: Spanish, French Dolby Digital Surround Sound | | Deleted Scenes | | Dubbed: Spanish, French | | DVD ROM Features: Garfield Comic Creator, Lasagna From Heaven, Amazing Garfield & Garfield Jigsaw Puzzles | | Games: Find Odie Maze, Mixing Moments With Garfield, Garfield Comic Creator, Lasagna From Heaven, Amazing Garfield & Garfield Jigsaw Puzzles | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 6/6/2006 |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | | Catalog ID: 2229755 | | UPC: 00024543197553 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen/Standard 1.85:1/1.33:1 [4:3] |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"[T]he cat is a tactile, tangible presence who interacts smoothly with his environment....What really brings Garfield to life is the voice provided by Bill Murray." 09/01/2004 p.61-2 |
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