Charlotte's Web

Name: Charlotte's Web
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: December 15, 2006
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey

2006

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2006 | G

Starring: Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey

Summary: This film brings the classic children's story about a frightened pig and his friend the spider to life.

Director: Gary Winick

Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Rating: G

Runtime: 97 min

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Michael Rechtshaffen

The endearingly enduring 1952 E.B. White novel about friendship and salvation, has been turned into a beautifully rendered motion picture that's full of warmth, wit and wonder. Read full review

Michael Sragow

It's the whole constellation of relationships that Winick and company create in and around the barn that brings the movie its kaleidoscopic charm. Read full review

A.O. Scott

May not be perfect, but it honors its source and captures the key elements -- the humor and good sense, as well as the sheer narrative exuberance -- that have made White’s book a classic. Read full review

Jessica Grose

Still, with such stellar source material, this Charlotte's Web won't disgrace your childhood memories -- or your child. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

What it is, to borrow a word from the ever-eloquent spider Charlotte, is average. Don't misunderstand: While never quite enchanting, this "Web" is perfectly entertaining. But it could - and should -have been so much more. Read full review

Liam Lacey

It's not exactly radiant, but at least the movie's a little bit humble. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Whereas E.B. White's beloved novel introduced kids to the cycle of life, tenderly broaching the tricky subject of mortality, this latest movie version plays like just another piece of vegetarian agitprop. Read full review

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omotestGump

Apr 2, 2023

This film is similar to Babe, but the brilliant adaptation of the original and the literary and intelligent story that even children will enjoy will make you less confident that Babe is clearly the better film.

Eleven years before this there was a film about an Australian pig called Babe.This film is similar to Babe, but the brilliant adaptation of the original and the literary and intelligent story that even children will enjoy will make you less confident that Babe is clearly the better film.

Eleven years before this there was a film about an Australian pig called Babe. This film is not as critically acclaimed as Babe, but it is a better story than Babe on some fronts, a beautifully crafted adaptation of E.B. White's children's book for children and adults alike, with some intelligent and sensitive remnants of children's literature in the film.

Babe excels in many areas, but if you look at the story alone, perhaps this film is better. The animals are vividly portrayed, and the friendship between a pig and a spider is delicately and wonderfully portrayed. It is nothing short of wonderful.… Expand

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AvnerN.

May 6, 2007

Beautiful. I love the animated film, but this was special, magic, kind, and lovable. One of the most touching films I´ve ever seen.

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MarkR.

Dec 16, 2006

To suggest this movie has no life is cavalier at best, irresponsible at worst. It is a beautifully crafted, lovingly nuanced, and artistically made film. And, it is the truest, best expression of E.B. White's book to date. The casting is in service to the story, yet feels wonderfully To suggest this movie has no life is cavalier at best, irresponsible at worst. It is a beautifully crafted, lovingly nuanced, and artistically made film. And, it is the truest, best expression of E.B. White's book to date. The casting is in service to the story, yet feels wonderfully inspired, the most daring and successful being Julia Roberts as Charlotte. The maternal glow that she must be experiencing in real life translates into the most complex, haunting and comforting Charlotte yet translated. The notes of grace, humility and appreciation for all that is 'ordinary' are pitched perfect here, exactly as I would imagine E.B. White meant them to be. This is a classic that will stand right next to Babe, A Christmas Story, The Wizard of Oz and (the original) Willy Wonka in most dvd collections.… Expand

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DonW.

Jan 7, 2007

A good family movie. Dakota Fanning does a good job, curious how she will grow into older roles. All the voices were good, I think Julia Roberts did a good job contrary to many critics.

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Voodoo123

Aug 31, 2023

Excellent cast and production quality carry you through the movie. It was a great time fit for all ages.

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LuisG.

Dec 16, 2006

... such a simple film... not BABE but def. worth while seeing your kid smile at kid humor without double meaning... cant help compare to the original cartoon from the 70s ...but dakato fanning shines and the rest of the cast hits that pleasantville note... check curious george if you havnt ... such a simple film... not BABE but def. worth while seeing your kid smile at kid humor without double meaning... cant help compare to the original cartoon from the 70s ...but dakato fanning shines and the rest of the cast hits that pleasantville note... check curious george if you havnt another great film from 2006.… Expand

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AdamL.

Jan 27, 2007

This movie is one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my life. I wasted 5 bucks on this movie. the acting was terrible. This is a disgrace to E.B. White!

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