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Animated Fun: The Garfield Movie - A Humorous, Out-of-Nature Feline Expedition

"Mark Dindal, the director, finds common ground in viewers' feelings with the release of The Garfield Movie, the first fully-animated big-screen outing for their laid-back and sarcastic protagonist. He believes the character echoes people's everyday struggles."

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"Director Mark Dindal, overseeing The Garfield Movie, the animated big-screen debut of our lazy and...
"Director Mark Dindal, overseeing The Garfield Movie, the animated big-screen debut of our lazy and cynical protagonist, comments, 'His feelings are widely shared.' He resonates with audience members, reflecting their own..."

Animated Fun: The Garfield Movie - A Humorous, Out-of-Nature Feline Expedition

"Listen up, folks! The Disney-approved, lasagna-gobbling cat we all grew up reading in the Sunday papers is finally hitting the big screen - yep, you guessed it - it's The Garfield Movie. According to director Mark Dindal, this lazy, sarcastic feline is bound to stir up those childhood memories and tickle your funny bones like never before.

Garfield, the lounging, quick-witted, and culinary-obsessed cat, has spent nearly 5 decades gracing comic strips and TV specials with his presence. The film brings together everything that makes him the triumph of do-nothingness we all secretly aspire to be. And let's be clear, you're not a fan if you judge him by your high-and-mighty human standards. Garfield, in all his glory, is the perfect reflection of our collective desire for a lazy, carefree day (or 10).

But where did this perfect-pampered-pile-of-orange-fur come from? Jim Davis, the man behind the comic strip, created Garfield as a direct contrast to the reigning canine comics of the time. Being raised on a farm with countless cats prowling around, Davis wanted to offer a fresh perspective, and so, Garfield the aloof cat was born. It's natural, then, that we project our own thoughts and feelings onto Garfield, even attributing human behavior to him. In essence, he's a human being in a cat-suit, according to Davis.

The movie marks Garfield's first fully animated big-screen adventure, allowing him to get off his lazy rear and finally take part in some bonafide exertions. Featuring an all-star cast, this film is more than just a family-friendly flick, bringing together humor, emotional stakes, and, of course, hijinks and physical comedy. All in all, it's a beautifully-animated reunion for Dindal and screenwriter Dave Reynolds, who previously collaborated on the cult classic The Emperor's New Groove. So, buckle up, put on your lazy pants, and join Garfield in his crazy heist adventure. You won't want to miss out!"

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  1. The upcoming movie, "Garfield" (2024), harnesses Garfield's visual humor, self-centered laziness, and love for food, appealing to millennials through its story and serving as a reflection of human behavior, much like the original comic strip created by Jim Davis.
  2. In this fully animated big-screen adventure, Garfield steps out of his comfort zone, going on a grand adventure and teaming up with Odie in a high-stakes heist, offering a perfect blend of humor, emotional stakes, and suspenseful moments, reminiscent of the creative team's previous work on the cult classic "The Emperor's New Groove."

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