The Garfield Movie - Movie Review

Garfield has a new animated movie out, which has led to my shortest movie review in eons!....I care by showing. Here's my review for THE GARFIELD MOVIE!
#Garfield #TheGarfieldMovie

[@NoahPopejoy]

Nick Offerman should’ve voiced Garfield.

[@morph261]

that would be a perfect cast

[@geekymetalhead5112]

​@morph261 Right there would be an ideal cast, and then have Pratt as John. They wouldve made more than the budget for the movie

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

Lol that's what I've been saying, he would've been perfect

[@badatgamesguy5399]

OH MY GOD, DAMMIT

[@ridwana4037]

Who needs cast accuracy when You can have famous actor? - Hollywood Executive, probably

[@daustin8888]

These adaptations are why I don't blame Bill Waterson for not selling the rights to Calvin & Hobbes

[@mountainghoti1671]

It will live forever in its silent, impactful, beautiful form.

[@Sarahonwheels]

Thank god! Could you imagine what they would do to Hobbes? And Calvin would lose all of philosophy and just be labeled as cynical and depressed

[@daustin8888]

@@Sarahonwheels They just wouldn't be able to balance the humor and insightfulness of those comic strips. Steven Spielberg wanted to buy the rights, and as much as I like him as a director I don't think even HE could pull it off.

[@Sarahonwheels]

@@daustin8888 the magic of the strip is Calvin’s POV and his imagination. I could just see them trying to make him a hipster, Tism/adhd type or “not like other boys “ type that teens would model him after. And you know that they would make him pee somewhere along the way.

[@shawnfields2369]

@@Sarahonwheels Oh, no. That would forever scar poor Calvin & Hobbes. Lets be glad that the nightmare that you've described hasn't happened, and keep it that way...just a nightmare, and nothing more.

[@gigachoof]

I looked at the title in the notification and said “sure why not”. What a coincidence

[@kcxy06]

That's mad tbf

[@gianthand8130]

Wow

[@AndrewForsleff]

That’s funny, I thought about liking ur comment.. -then was like: “Sure, why not.” 👍

[@RogerERodriguez1k]

Same here

[@thevagabond1314]

You and Jeremy’s brains were working on the same wavelength

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

They should've had Nick Offerman play Garfield, like he would've been perfect. He gives Garfield energy

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

Unfortunately Nick Offerman isn't getting butts in seats if he's a lead. Starlord will.

[@grimrevan4660]

That would be excellent casting. The opposite of what they did here.

[@IndengiousGoth]

​@@TheAwesomeDarkNinja Starlord is overrated and is a cringe actor

[@kdonyt123]

​@@TheAwesomeDarkNinja The thing that is putting butts in seats here is Garfield the ip. Same with Mario movie. Nobody is going to the theater thinking "hey I want to listen to Chris Pratt's voice"

[@dr.cringe5045]

​@@kdonyt123You're 100% correct with both movies. This feels like a case of them doing it because... that's just what you do as a film executive? You put big name in big movie. It's basically a routine.

[@dday906]

I feel Garfield would work best as how the Peanuts Movie worked out. It felt like a bunch of Peanuts shorts connected together by one simple thing: Charlie Brown wanting to impress the Little Red Haired Girl. Just let Garfield be that lazy pizza slice of life movie with a very simple plot thread.

[@gianthand8130]

I hear ya

[@ButtersFibersCocoas]

Hell yeah, that would've worked much better

[@alecbormia4523]

That’s part of what makes the og Charlie Brown specials so good also. They all feel like individual strips with their own set up and punch line with them all linked by the holiday. It feels like a true adaption of the comic strip.

[@Jungoguy]

I was thinking something similar!

[@justingary5322]

Exactly 💯

[@moonlitmortician6694]

Chris Pratt practically already played a dog on Parks and Rec. Andy was basically a Golden Retiree who got Freaky-Fridayed into a person.

[@Dan-ji4db]

A golden what?

[@Lonk_86]

autocorrect moment

[@cable7152]

Wtf is a Golden Retiree?

[@Substantial-hf1rm]

​@@cable7152One of the golden girls 👵🏻

[@phlpcockrell]

Please don't correct that typo 😂😂

[@ceno10101]

3 minute review. Jeremy was like: Oh well I should probably put out a video before the holiday weekend.

[@ChrisOnStage2]

Three minutes. Perfect. I checked out the OTHERS and they're 10 minutes, 19 minutes, 15 minutes....wow!!.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

​@@ChrisOnStage2 and that's why we watch Jeremy Jahns.

[@Marvelfanatic3658]

​@@everythingisawesome2903who's we

[@QUANTUMJOKER]

Someone on Twitter made a simple Garfield animation using Ron Swanson/Nick Offerman quotes from Parks and Recreation, and it fits SO WELL. Nick Offerman should voice Garfield.

[@Jungoguy]

Can we get the link?

[@alexforce9]

Jeremy I have to say - I didn't liked your videos very much before, too much energy for my taste, but now days you are my favorite movie critic. Maybe you are just getting older, but my man, you are doing it like a fine wine. Honest and to the point without wasting our time or making it feel rushed. I appreciate that.

[@skylaralley2465]

Why can’t we let voice actors voice act?

[@md_vandenberg]

Because Hollywood believes animated movies need a "real" name attached to them. Tell the executives that they're wrong and they'll just point at Shrek.

[@systemofadown945]

They dont cast who deserves it, they cast whoever is trending atm, therefore they think it will put more asses in seats

[@shawnfields2369]

@@systemofadown945 And yet, they're almost ALWAYS wrong. As good as the Shrek movies were, only the second one REALLY is better than the first one. I loved all 4 Shrek movies(without the dumbass memes), but they didn't rely on star power. They were just good movies. Sure, they do have stars obviously, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, the tall blonde lady from the Charlie's Angels movies, but at least those movies are fun to watch. But the second one is the best one. But you could sit down with your family and friends and watch all 4 Shrek movies if you wanted to. And still enjoy them. But this movie? It doesn't feel like Garfield. It feels and looks like, a poorly done SNL skit with Crisps Rat Ranch cast as Garfield. And as much as I enjoyed his work as Star Lord, he is most definitely NOT a good Garfield. And he was personally chosen by both the creator of Garfield, Jim Davis, AND the director of this affront to Garfield, who'd given us underrated masterpiece movies like "Cats Don't Dance", "Chicken Little"(hey, even if YOU may not like Chicken Little, I thought it was great), and...freaking "The Emperor's New Groove"! And he thought the guy from Jurassic World, was a good fit for a lazy, grumpy cat, who loves lasagna, and hates Mondays? Well, he does put in a lazy performance, so maybe they're onto something?

[@BatsuOhno]

@@shawnfields2369 To say those movies didnt rely on star power when each movie was absolutely STACKED with celebs of which they jammed down our throats during marketing is wild.

[@shawnfields2369]

@@BatsuOhno No, what I'm saying is, that the Shrek movies DID rely on star power, but mainly the stars like: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz(remembered her name), and Antonio Banderas. As well as the "stars" like the fairy tale characters. It could've also starred the late, great Chris Farley as Shrek, but sadly, he passed away before he could audition for the role, but there is unused audio for him playing the character though. But to be fair, Mike Myers himself didn't even KNOW that Farley was originally going to be Shrek, but either Myers or Farley sound great as the character. But Mike Myers has made Shrek the character, his own over the years. And I don't remember each movie jamming the celebrities down our throats for EACH Shrek movie. I do remember it for the 3rd movie, but not for the 4th one. They had to promote Antonio Banderas as Puss In Boots, obviously, he was making his debut in the Shrek the Third, And in the original Shrek, Eddie Murphy, and the rest of the voices had to be promoted, because Mike Myers was HUGE off the role of Wayne from the Wayne's World movies, and Murphy was a MASSIVE star back in the 80's, as a comedian, and because of the Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy. But I guess you're right, and I missed those. Sorry about that...

[@chickenlegsTV]

Tbh the only VA from Chris Pratt that I genuinely enjoyed was Emmett in The LEGO movie.

[@Aragorn7884]

Why does Garfield sound like Mario?! 😏

[@MedalionDS9]

They both like Italian food?

[@mysterion3182]

It's a me.. Garfield.

[@Aragorn7884]

@@mysterion3182 😘👌

[@Aragorn7884]

@@MedalionDS9 🍝

[@LHollan]

Lol

[@leemangaming1020]

That’s crazy if they actually used Dating Apps as product placement IN A KIDS MOVIE!

[@skylx0812]

Thats what one of the former execs of twitter was lobbying for. There's this whole movement of creeps out there who think minor's should have access to dating apps.

[@alexanderguerrero347]

I think they thought some young adults would watch Garfield too.

[@Man77772]

@@skylx0812or maybe as a joke for parents that were there ?

[@mathsalot8099]

I thought it was to appeal to the "crazy cat lady" demographic! 😅

[@h.u.n.k493]

Glad we got to see Gypsy and Danger for a brief moment in this review!

[@anubusx]

Where?

[@salarzx62090]

​@@anubusx 1:21

[@delc4387]

What a letdown considering this is the first movie directed by Mark Dindal in almost two decades (“Cat’s Don’t Dance”, “The Emperor’s New Groove”, “Chicken Little”)

[@thereseemstobeenanerror1219]

Oooooooof, that's tragic.

[@omdhdk]

Ew, Chicken Little was a horrible movie. Emporer's New Groove is an amazing move

[@Cruddy129]

and he chose Pratt for Garfield... the guy in his time off had lost his directing talent and chose cast actors based on petty popularity over actual voice talent

[@shawnfields2369]

@@Cruddy129 Yep, couldn't have said it better myself. Lost his directing talents, thought the guy who couldn't make Mario sound Italian in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, would be a GOOD choice to play a lazy cat who hates Mondays, loves lasagna, and is a bit spoiled, but still a loveable cat, because his friend and owner Jon Arbuckle, always sets him straight, and he has friends to help him out, who can also talk. And Jon has a neighbor, named Liz who also has a cat who Garfield may or may not have a crush on, I forget. I may have mixed up the names there. Sorry.

[@jameydunne3920]

Complete side note, but there's not enough lasagna in the world for me to care about THE Garfield Movie. But if you want to ramble about The Emperor's New Groove... Maybe my all time favorite animated movie, definitely on my all time favorite movie list. "Yzma, I got turned into a cow. Can I go home now?" Mayb

[@3DSDF]

And another fun fact: Bill Murray’s the reason why Music got replaced on The Real Ghostbusters because he complained that Music’s version of Venkman sounded too much like Garfield.

[@shawnfields2369]

Wait really? Bill Murray complained that a character HE played in 2 live action adaptations(at the time), sounded like Garfield? (A character he'd ironically end up playing in 2004-2007, perfectly, I might add). So, was it a personal problem with the actor, or did he just not like this guy playing a character he played in live action, who to him, sounded like ANOTHER character he'd go on to play in live action years later, who was also a beloved and huge iconic character? Man, that is confusing...

[@jml5100]

"It's-a me! a-garfield! Imma makin a-lasagna!"

[@shawnfields2369]

"and I hate-a Mondays, Luigi!"

[@hungtotheover3385]

Rest in peace to Lorenzo Music, the BEST and ONLY voice for Garfield! 💐 🐱

[@gianthand8130]

He will be missed

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Frank Welker has done a wonderful job voicing Garfield since Music passed. He's an exact vocal match. He's been voicing Garfield in everything but the movies. He should have been the one to voice him.

[@clarissa182]

I was immediately annoyed knowing Pratt was the voice of Garfield. I LOVE GARFIELD. I even did a speech on him in college. I read the comics... I watched Garfield and Friends... I did a speech on him in college... my son even has an orange cat (but since it's technically his cat, we didn't name him Garfield)... Regardless... Garfield is my spirit animal. I need studios to stop trying to make Pratt happen for everything. He does not fit every role. I total agree with Jeremy that he is far more an Odie than a Garfield and if I pictures Odie's first words, I could hear him sounding like Pratt. But Garfield...absolutely not.

[@youngwashrag]

any chance you did a speech on garfield in college?

[@patrickhanlon2325]

Should've done a speech on him at college

[@kindabatooni9314]

I never truly understood the Chris Pratt casting. I don’t think he’s a good actor in general. GOTG is okay but didn’t like him at all in Jurassic World, Mario, or even passengers.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Mark Evanier is the man responsible for why you love Garfield and Friends. He single handedly wrote every episode. He's produced or written every animated Garfield ever except for the movies. Highly recommend the Cartoon Network series The Garfield Show if you haven't seen it.

[@vincea2996]

Spirit animal? Lmao Garfield is not a real animal lol.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

"I feel like this movie would've been fine if it was it's own heist movie wrapped in daddy issues." Soooo. The Secret Life of Pets?

[@MST3KNJ]

It feels like they wanted Ryan Reynolds at first and then hired Chris Pratt to do his best Ryan Reynolds impersonation. Impersonating Garfield was not even on the list.

[@brucelau2023]

i looked at the title in the notification and jeremy is like "god what is wrong with my life"

[@PerryTheOneArmLegend]

In short, just stick to the original Garfield cartoons. Thanks for the save, Jeremy

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

I also like the Bill "freaking" Murray Garfield movies

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Mark Evanier wrote every episode of Garfield and Friends! He knows how to best write for these characters. Should have been him that wrote this script.

[@Cruddy129]

No, its "dont hire actors because they're popular and instead go for actual talent"

[@chummygun]

The movie was so f*cking funny lmfao, but that's just me.

[@shadowvessel]

That "Real Ghostbusters" reference is epic. 🤘

[@jackkatz8604]

Thus was your fastest in a long time, Jeremy. About as long as a Garfield strip.

[@shawnfields2369]

And with all of the quality of a Garfield comic strip, as well. And I mean that in a good way, of course, because of how great Jeremy is as a reviewer. And because I love the Garfield series. But this movie looks like catshit. He's like Sonic, he gets out a lot fast, in a short amount of time, at a rapid pace, always on point, and has the attitude people are looking for. In fact, are we sure Jeremy isn't just some alias for Sonic in a human form? Hmm...

[@birthbysleep24]

I would have even preferred Aubrey Plaza as Garfield.

[@shawnfields2369]

And I don't even know who that is.

[@AntonioRedgrave]

Wow this is probably the fastest review I've seen from Jeremy and 3/4ths of it was talking about Chris Pratt as Garfield. That tells ALOT about this movie

[@catmanduu66]

Garfield should be the easiest movie to make and they keep missing the mark. He hates Monday's and he loves lasagna. He love to torture Odie and give John a piece of his mind. John goes on horrible dates. So why do we see in the trailer, not going to see this movie, a villain and negligent father. I think Jeremy is right it was another film and they slapped Garfield's name on it.

[@Mia_Malk]

I am certain Garfield will beat Furiosa at the box office this weekend 🐱.

[@gregmcmuffin2389]

Without a doubt lmao

[@universalspaceexpeditioner8259]

It's already beating Furiosa lol. Check global numbers.

[@Stormwern]

We can't complain when Chris Pratt plays Luke Skywalker in the remake of the original star wars trilogy, we get what we deserve.

[@Guardian_Cochayuyo]

That doesn't mean it's better lol

[@missnoncompliant6279]

@@universalspaceexpeditioner8259 That's hilarious.

[@andrewcoulthard-clark]

Garfield is a three panel comic - its premise doesn't lend itself to a ninety minute feature film. That being said, there's plenty of interviews with Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield, on its' secret to longevity and his instructions on what makes it work.

[@jackkatz8604]

Knew this was going to be ass from the second I saw the trailer. Glad to see I haven't lost my touch at trailer rating.

[@SumDumGy]

Anyone who didn’t know that has a faulty compass.

[@natsukisubaru1732]

Glad to see you find value in being right about a kids movie trailer

[@SumDumGy]

@@natsukisubaru1732 Does it really matter who the movie is intended for? Do you think kids are deserving of lesser quality than adults? Do you think parents are undeserving of a tolerable experience sitting in the theater and watching a film they take their children to?

[@rae5425]

@@SumDumGy Do you think kids are going to understand deep political messages? Or philosophy? There's a reason why when you have kids, you make them go run outside.

[@SumDumGy]

@@rae5425 I don’t know how old you are but the children’s programming I grew up on was recycled for a couple generations. It absolutely contained material I couldn’t begin to understand until I revisited it many years later. That never took away from my enjoyment as a child. Unfortunately, someone later declared that programming was no longer good enough for the generation of kids that followed. What replaced it though was dumbed-down versions that were somehow good enough. Maybe children didn’t come out of that better off.

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

Fun fact: Lorenzo Music also voiced Tummi from “Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears.” He’ll be sorely missed even to today. Tummi also loved food about as much as Garfield.

[@BlackSun6393]

"Starring Chris Pratt..." What isn't nowadays?

[@ghostdog1521]

It’s ironic because when Bill Murray found out the “Garfield Guy” was voicing Venkman he complained and they replaced Lorenzo Music with Dave “Uncle Joey” Coulier which effectively ruined a great show

[@carrbender]

From the director of another orange cat movie called Cats Don’t Dance (look it up)

[@jlev1028]

What a downgrade.

[@carrbender]

@@jlev1028 I will say this, he DID do Chicken Little as well😬😬

[@Goremize]

Ok Chris doing Mario was weird. Him as Garfield sounds so out of the wrong field that they must have been smoking some intense magic mushrooms when he was cast to be a Grumpy cat who hates Mondays. Sounds like it was a good idea to give this movie a pass

[@WOLVERINE25TH]

Banking on his name, nothing more went into the decision.

[@Goremize]

@@WOLVERINE25TH It seems like it, almost like they forgot many people actually went to see Jack Black as Bowser, cause he was a fun Bowser

[@shawnfields2369]

@@Goremize I liked that idea. At least Jack Black, even if he's in a not that great movie(which doesn't happen often or...at all really), he ALWAYS puts in the necessary energy and effort to make whatever character he's playing, fun. In School of Rock, to Tenacious D: In The Pick of Destiny, to Kung-Fu Panda, to Tropic Thunder, I can't think of a SINGLE bad role Jack Black has given us yet. He's perfect in EVERYTHING. He's also one of the best comedians/actors/musicians I've ever seen. I don't even think he could be in a bad movie. Even if he was, he'd STILL be the highlight of the movie. But I do like how School of Rock was the only time he'd ever put in less energy compared to his later roles. And I love School of Rock. That's a great movie. It still is. And if you haven't seen how hilarious he was in Tropic Thunder, with Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr., then you should see that. I didn't know he was Bowser in the Chris Rat Maro Bros Movie Film though. I just thought they'd cast Car Range as everyone, because he was Star Lord from the 2000's Lego Movie, where he dances around in space, as a yellow brick guy. Played by Will Ferrell.

[@WOLVERINE25TH]

@@Goremize That's the difference: they banked on Black's name, but he actually SHOWED UP for the performance. Pratt is just Pratt in everything he does.

[@Goremize]

@@WOLVERINE25TH Yeah, Pratt not a very good VA because his voices are all the same same. Compared to Black, whose as seen here by you and the other commenter is just amazing in movies both live action and as a VA. He is always over the top and just fun. I too like the School of Rock.

[@Klibbitz]

Loved the original Garfield movies, no idea how Bill Murray regrets them. They were so much fun and gave me tons of enjoyment as a kid! Bit sad this is what the kids will probably most notably remember Garfield as.

[@jlev1028]

The live action Garfield movies were ugly and should've never been greenlit.

[@modernmobster]

Sad that YOU remember the Bill Murray movies as what you remember of Garfield.

[@leolynxtiger135]

THANK YOU! FINALLY someone else who notices the connection between Murray and Lorenzo. Jeremy, you are amazing! This, among many reasons, is why I love watching your reviews. 0:43

[@azsxdc26]

Jeremy your the only reviewer I gave a thumps up to ever to every video. First times matter.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Garfield is at its best when written by Mark Evanier. There's a reason why Jim Davis had Mark be the sole writer on Garfield and Friends and executive producer on the Cartoon Network Garfield series. He understands the characters.

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

This looked like it was the movie for the version of Garfield from "The Garfield Show", which I've always thought was dollar store Garfield.

[@EverettBurger]

Garfield and Friends had some good episodes: Jon gets a lobster. Nobody takes cash anymore. Anything with Abu Dhabi.

[@lancethefilmguy9392]

Didn't we learn our lesson from the Bill Murray Garfield movies of the 2000s? 🤔🐱

[@raybarlow9310]

Always appreciate a quick no bs kinda review, saw garfield yesterday with my 5 and 8 year old kids they were entertained if that helps anyone deciding whether or not to see it.

[@vmsushi]

Love your channel. Wish you posted longer videos or do more vlogs. You're awesome.

[@cable7152]

Hell, Christopher Walken would've been a better voice casting for Garfield, shit, now I need to see this.

[@jimmyboydonald6578]

How about James Earl Jones? Hilariously inaccurate but still hilarious.

[@cable7152]

@jimmyboydonald6578 that would be amazing tbh

[@Fubukio]

I can't wait for a The Legend Of Zelda movie starring Link voiced by Chris Pratt.

[@shawnfields2369]

Yep, sounds perfect. Can't wait for Chris Pratt to make Link sound as bored and as apathetic as the audience. And then, get Jack Black as Ganondorf. And then we get someone to play Zelda. I don't know yet.

[@mr_red13]

Dude, what is your lighting setup for these vids? Your videos always look so good

[@jorgezarco9269]

Lorenzo Music was the voice of "Carlton the Door Man" on a TV sitcom.

[@notme222]

Any adults out there whose decision to see this movie was contingent on Chris Pratt doing the voice ... let the punishment fit the crime, I guess.

[@TBarmor]

I think the problem with animated movies is the voice acting. I watch these dubbed in portuguese and theyre 10 Times funnier. They hire mostly profissional voice actoors, not random celebs

[@MichelangeloVA]

For some reason Hollywood think they need to put "celebirities" in animated movies or people won't watch them. Like the early 2000s it probably made sense, but in 2023 where alot VA have achieve pretty big followings, voice acting being as popular as ever, and people continually on social media telling them to stop because audiences don't care about person just the performance. They still don't see to get it?

[@aroccoification]

Used to watch the Garfield show all the time as a kid

[@denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386]

Murray voicing Garfield imo is peak casting every-time I read a garfield comic his voice in always on my mind

[@SumDumGy]

I mean, come on…the trailer looked like trash and I sure as hell wasn’t seeing that being Garfield by any stretch. That one was a hard pass for me before I got halfway through the trailer.

[@cr-pol]

I like Jeremy's happy face in the thumbnail.

[@EmileVinesh]

I think that H. Jon Benjamin (the voice of Bob in Bob's Burgers among others) would be a perfect fit for Garfield, no?

[@Hectorferjr2]

Garfield: The Movie captures the elusive charm of the most egotistical character on the funny pages, and drops him into a story that allows him to bask in his character flaws. That Garfield is revealed to be brave and conscientious after all will not surprise anyone, although it might embarrass him. Bill Murray's voice-over work finds the right balance for Garfield -- between smugness and uncertainty, between affection and detachment, between jealousy and a grudging ability to see the other point of view. - Roger Ebert June 11th 2004.

[@toddJM1015]

I always know it's gonna be bad when Jeremy has that face on the thumbnail BUT no scotch. Tragic. Anywho, I think the makers were like "Oh, no one wanted Chris Pratt to be Mario and look how that turned out." Well yeah, first of all Mario was a movie that understood the world of SMB. And Pratt's voice leaned into that optimistic hero in a strange land...fish out of water if you will. Not a grumpy cat with a lasagna addiction. This movie smells of a rights obligation for the IP.

[@heymr.k]

I just remember Garfield and friends was one of my favorite shows in the 90s. Garfields 9 lives is also a trippy yet underrrated classic. Watch those instead, maybe.

[@samanthawoods8000]

The dog clip with Chris Pratt's voice made me audibly laugh. It's an excellent point.

[@Dan-ji4db]

There used to be a thing called voice actors

[@DrewskiGames24]

Exactly what I wanted to hear when I clicked this review. 😂

[@LoveNPeace369]

The thumbnail says it all 😂

[@jonathansalazar4630]

I always love when someone mentions how both live action and animated Garfield is voiced by actors that played Peter Venkman from Ghostbusters, Venkman and Garfield are always intertwined in my mind.

[@NoName-pi3dx]

I hate Mondays.

[@user-wf5in7fz7s]

Great review bro

[@walthersorsa4847]

I thought those live-action Garfield movies were ok. Great review Jeremy and take care and stay safe 👍.

[@Hail2daking]

FLAWLESS MASTERPIECE OF CINEMA. I started BAWLING when Garfield said," (insert villain name) Your plan garFAILED !!!!

[@AdamYGO6893]

This is a perfect example of miscast, because he's only relevant in this time period. Voice actors are more deserving for these types of roles.

[@BackdoorBarnyard]

If you're wondering why Chris Pratt is the star of this kids movie, it's the exact same reason he played Mario (and the exact same reason Will Farrell was in The Barbie Movie) : THE LEGO MOVIE WAS VERY PROFITABLE. Otherwise, Chris Pratt doesn't voice "everything", in the 10 years since the LEGO movie he's literally voiced 3 other things... And only 2 of them were titled "The BRAND Movie" I guess 4 things if the second The Lego Movie counts.

[@RyoHazuki224]

There was only two things that I thought of when I first saw the trailer for this movie, and keep in mind I was a huge Garfield fan throughout my youth, and that was "Garfield doesn't need an origin story of how he met Jon!" and "Garfield doesn't need a father character!!" I'll wait till this inevitably comes out on like hulu or something, just for the nostalgia of watching Garfield. Meanwhile I'm gonna go watch his Halloween special.

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Always felt a serious disconnected when watching The Real Ghostbusters growing up and vice versa watching Garfield and friends. TBF Music was perfect in both roles. I gotta give this movie props for again not going the live action route of the Murray movie, but too bad something more interesting could've been done conceptually. Also Prat was fine as a modern Mario, but not quite grumpy or dead pan enough to be Garfield.

[@tincoral]

I guess I will go with Snoop Dog as a cat for odd casting. When I told my son when I got home (work with kids) he said he has no idea what Snoop Dog did to make white people like him so much 😂.

[@GODCONVOYPRIME]

Well he's black and some white people hate themselves which causes them to become racist.

[@Guy.Not_guy]

Hey love your content. Wish you made more videos more often. Although respect your scheduling

[@taroman7100]

I totally AGREE! he doesnt have the arrogance or indifference. Lorenzo Music was my favorite. Pratt gets enough work. Tired of him so much.

[@HighHeelKnight]

I attended an early screening of The Garfield Movie. The event was packed. We all had a great time except for one brief moment after the climax. The scene by itself is fine. However, the moment comes out of nowhere, oddly changing the movie to PG-13 for a few seconds. Everyone at my screening felt awkward. Young and old. 😳🤷 No, I cannot give a specific because that would be a spoiler.

[@kaneaquino8295]

For better Garfield stuff, just look up "Garfield without Garfield". It's funny as hell, lol

[@loftipixelsprolapsedpp2204]

DUUUUUUUUDE! Logan The Wolf is a must review fan-fiim that definitely needs more views! With Deadpool & Wolverine coming to theaters in two months, your review of LTW could make a great lead-up to the upcoming release D&W.

[@GuyDudeman]

still think he was miscast as Mario too

[@professorpenne9962]

chris pratt seems like a really good guy and he's a great actor but yeah, it's like he's getting put in any role possible even if it doesn't fit. I'll go watch garfield and friends instead.

[@SuperCosmicMutantSquid]

Funnily enough, when I heard what the movie was going to be about I was reminded more of Heathcliff (the 80s version with Mel Blanc) because one of the running jokes in the series was Heathcliff's father was a criminal but he mellowed out a lot after having him despite still having a reputation of being a tough criminal.

[@mjstory1976]

Jeremy's 2024 Ratings Tally Better Drunk-6 Dogshit-6 No Alcohol Required-6 Worth Watching/Buying-6 Not Going to Remember-5

[@mjstory1976]

Better when Drunk Beekeeper Argyle Kung Fu Panda Roadhouse Godzilla x Kong Kingdom Planet/Apes Dogshit Night Swim Founders Day Madame Web Imaginary Rebel Moon 2 Tarot No Alcohol Required Arthur the King Monkey Man Civil War Ungentlemanly Warfare IF Furiosa Not Going to Remember ISS Ghostbusters 4 Blood & Honey II Strangers Chapter 1 Garfield Worth Buying Dune 2 Late Night w/Devil First Omen Abigail Boy Kills World Fall Guy

[@mikhailmcness5038]

Nobody can replace the role of Bill Murray , that's the OG Garfield!!!!!

[@jr2904]

You never watched the cartoon?

[@mikhailmcness5038]

Ayyyye yooo, I'm the first one here!!!!! , thx for the review Jeremy, been waiting for this for a while now , cheers!!!

[@Dantheman-bw8hv]

I agree. I love Chris Pratt, but now he's Emmett, Mario, AND Garfield. They should've given the role to Adam Driver

[@Nightstalker314]

Reviewing the Garfield Movie - on a friday!

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

I had a good time. And it is Mark Dindall, director of the Emperor's New Groove.

[@FanSeitz]

Illumination + celebrity casting is an automatic pass for me. Had they at least gotten Frank Welker to voice Garfield in this I might have been interested.

[@user-lf6cf2ro4i]

This movie isn’t under Illumination it’s under DNEG Animation.

[@roywilson9342]

There is so much merchandise tied to this thing it doesn't need to break the box office just be cuddly till Christmas.

[@CringeMaster-jt1el]

Ok I do agree that a lot of stuff in the movie were too modern like the aggressive amount of smartphone use and yeah there’s unnecessary pop culture references and modern day phrases, but as a guy who absolutely feel in love with the books as a kid in elementary school and who still kind of appreciates the original Bill Murray one (although I wasn’t too big on the second one as a kid unfortunately), I couldn’t help but find enjoyment in it. I’m legitimately as much of a man child as one might be, but oh well! I might buy the blu-ray for this one, to be completely honest. Felt like a mid to upper mid tier Pixar/DreamWorks movie especially considering the fact that I cried 3 times!!! GARFIELD I LOVE YOU 😋

[@gianthand8130]

Nice!

[@Nipponing]

Was dumb to cast him as Mario, dumb to cast him as Garfield.

[@hoof31]

Director: you going change your voice Chris: No Director: Your Hired Kid

[@ashblossomandjoyoussprung.9917]

I feel like this is a movie that you might want to watch twice, or think about the next day, to really 'get' it. Lots of set-ups and pay-offs, some risks that paid off, and a genuinely good animated villain that I'd go as far as saying is crueler and more interesting than the villains in The Last Wish, with the mood ring gimmick and lighting that changes to accomodate her being a really inspired choice. It's a movie that I think people want to dislike, and are hoping that they can say it's bad, but it's definitely a solid movie. I dunno, if you're looking for a weirder and more mature Garfield movie, check out Babes And Bullets. It's a strange black-and-white detective noir movie featuring Garfield that really should be talked about more than it is.

[@SuperFanboy101]

Another film to avoid.

[@hopefullynotbutprobably6643]

The only good thing to ever come out of the Garfield franchise is "Garfield minus Garfield" and "I’m sorry Jon"

[@stomyn]

The christmas special was pretty good

[@jlev1028]

Don't forget Lasagna Cat.

[@colleen4ever]

Garfield And Friends was great! And I HAVE to see the strip every day!

[@chaosapiant]

Just commenting to say that I am SO DAMN GLAD someone finally pointed out what I'd noticed as a kid: that Garfield sounded a LOT like Pete Venkman from The Real Ghostbusters cartoon. And I remembered that when the Bill Murray Garfield came out.

[@stevenbailey8167]

Can’t wait for the “the color purple” remake starring Chris Pratt

[@DieHardAlien]

I know everyone in the comments is clamoring for Nick Offerman as Garfield, and while I enjoy him immensely, I believe he’s too mature sounding for a character like Garfield. Seth Rogen would’ve been my personal pick if a big name celebrity had to voice Garfield. He has that unkempt yet deep voice and sardonically chill attitude that just screams *Garfield!*

[@aehrol46]

i still think Chris Pratt is a miscast as Mario tbh. Mario's family doesn't even sound Italian in the movie

[@rtothec1234]

I love how the movie costs $60 million and it's almost made up its budget with global earnings with $98 million. This is why people hire Chris Pratt. He may not be anything special in the voice department, he's certainly not Mark Hamill in terms of voice acting performances, but he is safe and gets asses in seats. He is an undeniable ROI. He's like a dependable ETF that doesn't promise to outperform the market but brings consistently decent sized returns.

[@christopher9727]

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[@HardcorePoet]

My Daughter, is 3 1/2 and loves Garfield, and about 1/2 - 3/4's of a way through this film today, she leaned into me and asked to go home