The Garfield Movie: A Misguided Attempt at Revival

The Garfield Movie, the latest attempt to revive the beloved comic strip character, falls flat in its attempt to modernize the lazy cat’s antics. The film’s misstep lies in its misguided approach to updating Garfield’s character, stripping him of his signature cynicism and replacing it with a smartphone addiction.

Garfield’s love for lasagna remains unchanged

The movie’s storyline is as conventional and vacant of character as its vision of Garfield. The film’s plot revolves around Garfield’s reunion with his father, Vic, and their ensuing adventure. While the animation is pleasant, the slapstick humor is milked for all its worth, making the movie feel like a feature-length commercial.

Garfield and Vic’s reunion is a rare highlight in the film

The film’s script, tackled by three different screenwriters, is relentlessly perplexed by its own existence and overloaded with photorealistic brand sponsorships. The director, Mark Dindal, provides a decent dose of flair, often in unexpected ways, but it’s not enough to save the film from its overall lack of soul.

Garfield’s phone addiction is a misstep in the film

The Garfield Movie can hardly manage to capture the essence of the beloved character in a 101-minute film. The film’s relentless pursuit of modernity has resulted in a soulless, commercialized product that fails to deliver on its promise.

Garfield and Jon’s relationship is barely explored in the film

Conclusion The Garfield Movie is a misguided attempt at reviving the beloved character. The film’s missteps in updating Garfield’s character and its relentless pursuit of modernity have resulted in a soulless, commercialized product. Fans of the comic strip will be disappointed by this lackluster adaptation.