This is an animation film of heart at the finest level of connectivity. It does have its silly moments back and forth; however, it is joyful and creative. It is also in the correct context of what to expect with a character like Garfield. The Garfield Movie is fun, friendly and definitely for family. Directed by Mark Dindal, this is one of the most creative animation films in the direction of Garfield. The cat and the connecting vibes flow freely in The Garfield Movie. The writing seems fragmented at times, yet it still accomplishes a lot of joyful feelings in the genre of memorable family movies.

Chris Pratt is the voice of Garfield. In the film Garfield reconciles with his father Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson). The reconnection of Garfield and Vic is a moment of animated suspense as Garfield finds himself having to participate in a heist operation with Vic. Garfield’s other buddy Odie (voiced by Harvey Guillen). The heist is full of wicked voices including the evil cat Jinx (voiced by Hannah Waddingham) and the bull Otto (voiced by Ving Rhames). Otto is the guide to the heist for Garfield, Vic, and Odie. The heist takes place on a lactose farmwhich seems like a rather dim-witted plot, but it is intended for kids, so it works. It is silliness with a context of understanding.

I thought a lot about how the film is full of electric moments of surprises. Most of which are in the more adventurous moments. It is not too much, nor too little. It is just the right amount. Moments of Garfield and Vic in peril is where most of the convoluted situation comedy of animation is joyful. This is the heart of The Garfield Movie.

With Pratt and Jackson as the voices, this is seeing them take a break from superhero movies and just using their voices. Their words are quick and witty and quirky, yet with a friendly vibe. There must be a “friendliness vibe” with The Garfield Movie. An orange cat with a strange bipolar attitude and an intent to create a young fan base of positive laughter. Friendship, disconnect, and accomplishing a mission is a setup of a rhetorical conclusion…or is it?

With all the adventure, the setup, and the plot, the film creates an atmosphere where many ages will have a good time. First, thepredictability that once it goes in motion does not stop from the appropriate humor of all ages. Then it also modernizes in its animation. “Modernizes” with throwing in AI technology and slogans. The Garfield Movie is an animated feature that is looped into today’s everyday world with the addition of many fictional animals thrown into the mix. Fun for many ages. Three out of four stars.