Chris Pratt is the voice behind the iconic feline. (Photo Credits: YouTube)
A few lucky fans in the US and UK were treated to special screenings of The Garfield Movie.
Just a few weeks from now, audiences worldwide will be delighted as The Garfield Movie hits theatres on May 24, with some countries already enjoying its theatrical release. Ahead of the official launch, fans in the US and UK were treated to special screenings, while Sony imposed a social media embargo until May 12. Now that the embargo has lifted, eager fans have flooded social media with their spoiler-free reviews, praising the film’s storyline and particularly Chris Pratt, who is the voice behind the iconic feline. While initial public reactions are positive, full reviews from critics are expected to be out on May 19.
Audiences are heaping praise on The Garfield Movie, with one user calling it “delightful and charming”. Chris Pratt’s portrayal of the iconic orange cat has been lauded, with fans declaring it the “best Garfield movie ever.”
Another viewer applauded Pratt for bringing charisma and wit to the role, along with the talented supporting voice cast. While some minor flaws were noted, the film was still hailed as the “best animated movie of the year.” The beautiful animation and Chris Pratt and Samuel Jackson’s efforts were also commended.
#TheGarfieldMovie REVIEW: Delightful & charming! Filled to the brim with satire fun. Chris Pratt truly honors the legacy. You’ll roar with laughter & have a puss-pounding good time. Not just another cartoon, it’s the best Garfield movie ever! A fitting end setting up what’s next. pic.twitter.com/J4Pb8q2Gkt— Atom (@theatomreview) May 11, 2024
The Garfield Movie: Chris Pratt brings a load of charisma and wit to Jim Davis’ iconic orange tabby in a film that has a somewhat formulaic plot, but makes up for it with its heartfelt moments. It has a few laughs in there and a great supporting voice cast. 7/10 #TheGarfieldMovie pic.twitter.com/dpDj00b2xd— Sean Bradley (@SeanB102) May 12, 2024
#TheGarfieldMovie is the best animated film of the year so far. An adorable adventure with some strong emotional beats that despite some flaws, manages to perfectly please its target audience.Full review on May 19th! 🐈 pic.twitter.com/ZolPtcRWQW
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) May 12, 2024
I was surprised by #TheGarfieldMovie Not only was it funny, but it was also very empathetic and emotional, with a great theme about perspective.
After five god-awful films, the orange cat finally gets a fun film to watch. pic.twitter.com/1vpXpf6qov
— Fer (#ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme) (@FMark2011) May 6, 2024
Are you a fan of cats, cheese or just love Garfield, then watch The Garfield Movie. #GarfieldMovie is beautifully animated with Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson perfectly casted as their respective counterparts. It’s a heist film filled with humour and love that you’ll adore pic.twitter.com/9bIeYbTudJ
— Chris 🦦 #VENOMANIACS @Cannes (@LuminousDagger) May 12, 2024
Apart from Chris Pratt and Samuel Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang and Snoop Dogg have also worked in the film. The official synopsis read, “Garfield, the world-famous, Monday hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long lost father, scruffy street cat Vic, Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high stakes heist.”
Currently, The Garfield Movie is running in theatres across Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Peru and 13 other countries, which is roughly 35% of the international market. During its opening weekend, the star-studded film featuring Chris Pratt and Samuel L Jackson earned $22 million.
