| | | He's cynical, lazy and, literally, a fat cat.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound, Audio Commentary, Inside Look, English, Spanish Subtitled, English, Spanish, French Dubbed
The live action / CGI picture is adapted from the syndicated carton strip read in 2600 newspapers by 260 million readers around the globe. In his film debut, Garfield's owner, Jon, takes in sweet but dimwitted pooch Odie, turning Garfield's perfect world upside down. Now, Garfield wants only one thing: Odie out of his home and life! But when the hapless pup disappears and is kidnapped by a nasty dog trainer, Garfield, maybe for the first time in his life, feels responsible. Pulling himself away from the TV, Garfield springs into action.
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 | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; French, Spanish Dolby Surround | | Inside Look Featurette | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Trailers | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Spanish, French Dolby Surround Sound | | Widescreen Presentation | | Audio commentary by Director Peter Hewitt and Producer John Davis | | Inside look: Animated transition, Robots sneak peek, Fat Albert sneak peek, Because of Winn Dixie sneak peek and music video |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 6/16/2009 |
| Running Time: 82 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | | Catalog ID: 2257372 | | UPC: 00024543146735 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
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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.61-2James Berardinelli's ReelViews 2 of 10
Garfield: The Movie is a prime example of what happens when there's too little source materia
Chicago Sun-Times 8 of 10
Yep, this is Garfield, all right. Garfield: The Movie captures the elusive charm of the most - Roger Ebert
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