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SilverScreenQueen, contrary to what you may believe, it was Jim Davis that wrote the script for Garfield Gets Real. I think it was a pretty good movie for the target audience. I like the byplay between Bonita and Walter culminating in Walter being forceful with her and her liking it. Jon nixed Walter's idea of an interdimensional portal, but isn't that essentially what Walter built in order to rescue them? And bringing Shecky along also changed the real world because it was Shecky that did everything so that his friends could eat. Another thing, if they had tape that automatically repaired the screen, then why did Eli have to ask prop boy for his special tape? I never really understood that.
thomyx
This is what a Garfield adaptation should look like. Though 'Garfield Gets Real' may seem childish for the first time, it's recommended for all ages and for all Garfield fans. The storyline is very simple (but what can we expect from a children's movie?), and I think they should have put more effort into the visual side, but the final result is surprisingly good. Though in my opinion it's not as good as the live action movies, it's still enjoyable and fun. Some characters are a bit annoying, but it's not a problem for the kids. The fact, that the cartoon and the real world in the movie look exactly the same, is the biggest drawback of the film. A good family movie with some humor, cute characters, highly recommended. 7/10
Elil
Surely this film deserves more praise then it got. This is the third and best Garfield movie. Don't get me wrong. The previous two Garfield movie didn't show any resistance to the original fat cat and had countless differences with the strip. This is a Garfield movie done right.The plot of the movie, written by Garfield creator Jim Davis, has Garfield tired of his old comic strip job. This is where we find out where a Garfield strip is made. It's like shooting a movie, but pictures are taken and are digital into a comic strip. The idea is very original. During the scene one part made me laugh unexpectedly and I won't give it away! Garfield then finds a way to get himself into the real world, and Odie gets into it too. Garfield enjoys life in real world, for a little while, but unfortunately he finds out his strip will be canceled, so he decides to try and get him and Odie back to the comic world.The animation was fine for the movie, it had some best acting ever since the Garfield specials, and there are new and creative characters that you can get to know when you first meet them. There's also some funny parts in the movie and some fun action during the escape from the burning hotel scene.Garfield Gets Real's not the best Garfield project, but the movie overall is smart, funny, cute, and you should be entertain from this movie. This is why I recommend this movie to Garfield fans young and old.Two Paws Up!
ebobrow
This film is not like the other Garfield films. The other ones anyone who loved the comic could watch. This film is JUST for kids and totters. The animation is really good for this type of film and the voice acting is great. The plot of the comic Garfield entering our world is an idea that could have been done much better if they filmed the "real" world stuff with real people because you just don't get the feel that he is in the real world.If you are a regular Garfield fan over 10 or so you can just watch this on a Sunday afternoon as a time waster. If you have any, watch this with your kids. They will love it but could be confused never knowing who Garfield is. They will still enjoy it