Garfield: The Movie
Directed by Peter HewittGarfield, the fat, lazy, lasagna lover, has everything a cat could want. But when Jon, in an effort to impress the Liz - the vet and an old high-school crush - adopts a dog named Odie and brings him home, Garfield gets the one thing he doesn't want. Competition.
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- Manuel FrangisMarch 26, 2025I just watched Garfield: The Movie and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie might not be for everyone, but for me, it is a classic. It is silly, lighthearted, and captures everything I love about Garfield—his laziness, sarcasm, and attitude. It is not trying to be some deep, emotional movie. It just wants to have fun with a talking cat who acts like he owns the world, and honestly, it works. Bill Murray voices Garfield, and he is the absolute perfect choice. His delivery is spot-on. Every line sounds exactly like how you would imagine Garfield talking. Laid-back, unimpressed, and always ready to drop a sarcastic comment. He brings the character to life in a way that makes the movie funny even when not much is going on. Garfield’s personality is all over this movie, and Murray makes sure it never feels forced. The plot is simple, but that is what makes it fun. Garfield lives the good life—he has his own chair, controls the TV remote, eats a ton of lasagna, and pretty much runs the house. But when his owner Jon brings home a new dog named Odie, Garfield’s world flips upside down. What starts as a rivalry slowly turns into something more, and watching Garfield react to every little change is where all the best moments come from. Breckin Meyer plays Jon Arbuckle, and he’s actually a great fit for the role. He’s awkward, kind, and always just a little behind when it comes to what’s really happening. He’s exactly the kind of guy you’d imagine owning a cat like Garfield. Jennifer Love Hewitt plays Liz, Jon’s longtime crush and Garfield’s vet, and she brings a fun energy to the cast even though she’s more in the background. Odie is hilarious in his own way, even without saying a word. The way Garfield interacts with him brings a lot of the movie’s charm. You can tell Garfield wants to be the center of attention, and every time Odie gets the spotlight, it drives him nuts. Their dynamic is goofy and fun, and it works even without Odie talking. The animation of Garfield is actually pretty solid for 2004. He looks cartoonish enough to match his personality but realistic enough to not feel totally out of place next to the live action. It is that perfect middle ground. He moves with attitude, reacts with those classic Garfield facial expressions, and his little smirks and eye rolls never get old. The movie is full of goofy, harmless humor, and that is exactly what I wanted. It is not trying to be clever or edgy. It is just having a good time, and it makes sure you do too. Whether Garfield is messing with Odie, causing chaos at home, or finding himself on an unexpected rescue mission, the movie never takes itself too seriously. I give Garfield: The Movie 5 out of 5 stars because it delivers exactly what I want from a Garfield movie. It is funny, chill, and full of that lazy cat energy that made Garfield famous in the first place. Overall Garfield: The Movie is a fun, easygoing comedy that captures the spirit of the comic strip and gives you plenty to smile about. I loved it when I was younger and still love it now. Sometimes you just need a simple, feel-good movie—and this is definitely one of those.
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Garfield: The Movie Trivia
Garfield: The Movie was released on June 11, 2004.
Garfield: The Movie was directed by Peter Hewitt.
Garfield: The Movie has a runtime of 80 min.
Garfield: The Movie was produced by John Davis.
The key characters in Garfield: The Movie are Garfield (voice) (Bill Murray), Jon (Breckin Meyer), Liz (Jennifer Love Hewitt).
Garfield: The Movie is rated PG.
Garfield: The Movie is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy film.
Garfield: The Movie has an audience rating of 3.8 out of 10.