Garfield
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: June 11, 2004
5.4
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Mixed or average reviews based on 140 Ratings
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SolidWeaselMGSMar 23, 2013
I think it was alright, I used to really like it, but then I grew up to Marmaduke and forgot about this for a while, I think many people might disagree though. But the real question was, why did Bill Murray do Garfield? It just looksI think it was alright, I used to really like it, but then I grew up to Marmaduke and forgot about this for a while, I think many people might disagree though. But the real question was, why did Bill Murray do Garfield? It just looks confusing when you hear about it. I would at least go by calling it a movie.… Expand
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4
EpicLadySpongeFeb 9, 2016
If Garfield got the hanging of the CGI effects, there would be no way that Garfield can totally outdo himself from making this movie look like a mess.
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4
cookie93Jan 14, 2012
This movie is similar to The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo and many other cartoon series adapted to live-action movies. I really hated this movie it was so stupid, so dull and so ridiculous. The character of Garfield was terribly made not onlyThis movie is similar to The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo and many other cartoon series adapted to live-action movies. I really hated this movie it was so stupid, so dull and so ridiculous. The character of Garfield was terribly made not only because of the effects they used but the performance. And not only Garfield, also all the rest of the cast was so terrible. A movie to be forgotten.… Expand
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5
JSMDec 17, 2012
Garfield Garfield is a cat who lived with a young man and he did unpleasant stuff at home so the man who cared and look after Garfield disliked Garfield when he did unpleasant and naughty stuff. One day the young man who looked after GarfieldGarfield Garfield is a cat who lived with a young man and he did unpleasant stuff at home so the man who cared and look after Garfield disliked Garfield when he did unpleasant and naughty stuff. One day the young man who looked after Garfield decided to take Garfield with him to the hospital. When the young man arrived at the hospital he was told to take a dog home with Garfield. When they all arrived home Garfield dislikes the dog that was taken home with him. Garfield was not being kind to the dog. When the young man looks after the dog Garfield was so angry. So Garfield decided to mess up the home and pushed the shelves and furniture. The part that I like was when Garfield communicates with his carer and other dog. The film had a great ending.… Expand
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5
homer4presidentMar 27, 2015
An OK live action film of the famous cartoon strip. Manages to keep the same sense of humor as the comics and it's good that Bill Murray did the voice over as he did with the cartoon show. Overall more of a movie for the youngsters.
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6
MovieLonely94Nov 7, 2010
a decent adaptation of our lovable comic strip character
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6
GamecubeLoverAug 9, 2016
It is decent but could have been better like the cgi and the acting. But everything ranges from bad to okay so this movie is decent but flawed and will disappoint a lot of people.
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6
sanesal2911Jun 23, 2016
this movie shows the essential spirit of Garfield, but never develops a good climax, the plot have a lot of dissipated potential.
it's good, with a happy ending and absolutely not a waste of time.
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6
MonkiReviewsJan 23, 2018
I think it was good overall, but needs a lot of work to be great. The animation isn’t the best, but it can look great at times. The story I thought was mostly good, it was fun to watch. I think it is good, but not as good as as other movies.
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Ismaelneto123Apr 6, 2018
note six the movie is cool, good, funny the movie is not bad nor very good this is a movie love or hate my opinion is a movie more or less
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OfficialNov 15, 2013
"Garfield: The Movie" definitely does not have the consistent humor that the cartoon had. Honestly, I don't think adults will find much fun with this movie, but most kids should still be entertained for most parts, since they probably won't"Garfield: The Movie" definitely does not have the consistent humor that the cartoon had. Honestly, I don't think adults will find much fun with this movie, but most kids should still be entertained for most parts, since they probably won't notice the problems from the awful dialogue and script.… Expand
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5
DawdlingPoetNov 28, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought that for a kids movie, its pretty good. I felt that its not really anything to write home about, so to speak, I've seen more imaginative storylines for/in kids movies before but there's nothing really all that bad about it either.

It won't really make all Garfield fans happy, for more adult fans like me, you will, if your not aware of the target audience the movie was made aiming for (ie young kids), be a bit disappointed. Its true to say that kids do like Garfield comic strips etc., but they are also popular to older people too, some of the comic strips are really quite witty. I thought that using Bill Murray to voice Garfield was a good choice, you can get a feel for Garfields arrogance through his voice, he voices him well and the dialogue does have some witty points, again nothing all that amazing or really to write home about but still, not bad all the same.

With the story being what it is, don't expect something outrageously great, it is a bit thin on the ground and I do feel that perhaps a more interesting or less predictable story could have been devised, to make this a bit better... having said that, I did manage to watch through to the end of the movie, I didn't feel like it was as bad as some kids movies where im completely bored rigid and can't stand to watch any more. Which is impressive considering yes im a fair bit older than the target audience lol but still, as a Garfield fan with a chance to see it for free, why not watch say I?! I do feel that I missed a bit, with my memory of the middle part of the movie a bit fuzzy and now I wonder how some parts of the story made sense but overall I felt it still entertained me as much as could be expected for a kids or family movie. If I had young children, I would have no worries or doubts about putting this on. The only real downside to me was that the story could have been just that bit more, well, interesting or better really... more imaginative. The sequel, a tale of two kitties, interests me more but ill most likely still wait until thats shown on freeview TV again possibly at Christmas before I check that one out lol though I do also feel that perhaps a bit more interesting dialogue could have been added, that might have made it funnier for older audiences to satisfy older Garfield fans. As it was, it was ok, still a somewhat average but decent entertaining movie for kids (a good introduction to Garfield for children) but it maybe could have been better, thats how I feel overall.… Expand
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MelodicVirusNov 20, 2022
A family film that barely resembles its source material, Garfield is a bizarre fever dream that I sort of wish never happened.
One thing I liked about this film was Bill Murray as the voice of Garfield, I think he was ultimately the bestA family film that barely resembles its source material, Garfield is a bizarre fever dream that I sort of wish never happened.
One thing I liked about this film was Bill Murray as the voice of Garfield, I think he was ultimately the best choice to play the fat cat. But he was given very little to work with in the final film, especially since the script is so poorly written. Everything else is a mixed bag, I was mostly indifferent on Garfield's CGI design but it makes little sense for other characters to have completely different appearances - particularly Nermal and Odie. It was odd to see Breckin Meyer and Jennifer Love-Hewitt play both Jon and Liz respectively. They obviously didn't really look into the characters all that much, as they are played as a romantic duo as opposed to the eccentric Jon being a foil for Liz's pessimistic nature. In spite of this, there is very little comedy between the two either. Much of the comedy is displayed through Garfield, which is generally hit or miss. I hated the whole "Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink." attitude whenever it came up, but I admired the slapstick / visual humor as it works quite well for young audiences.
I can't really recommend this film for anyone above the age of 7, but it is a remarkably average film for a family viewing. Do with it as you will.… Expand
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kerminatorFeb 23, 2023
As a massive fan of the garfield comic strip this movie disappoints it's sad to see that this movie is that bad.
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