Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
Wilbur is a farm pig who's terrified that he'll end up on the dinner table. His friend Charlotte, a charming spider, comes to his rescue. She weaves words into her web, convincing the farmer that Wilbur is too special a pig to kill.
vangh1 reviewedFebruary 28, 2025
The musical numbers were a fantastic addition, and I love that great hand drawn art never ages.
The core of the book is here, the very intentional and deliberate use of new vocabulary words and an introduction to the passing of a friend. But everything from the supporting cast of humans and animals, to the relationship between Wilbur and Charlotte isn't quite as deep or impactful.
Not to say the movie isn't impactful, it is, and I think the musical aspects helps in that regard (it's a wonderful filmic shortcut to emotional connection), just that the book is able to really revel and delve through the seasons and those along the way, it feels like we're waiting with bated breath for the fair and the fate that awaits thereafter, whereas the movie just proceeds in that direction.
Still a very nice companion watch to the novel.