However, Chapman chases them and eventually corners the two in a suitcase area. They're funny. Garfield is an overweight, lazy and free-spirited orange cat who lives with his owner Jon Arbuckle in a cul-de-sac in Ferndale, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan. Aside from Jon, Garfield maintains an unlikely friendship with a helpful mouse, Louis. Chapman and his assistant Wendell find a notice Mrs. Baker created of Odie and, recognizing the lucrative possibilities, claim Odie as Happy's own. The Garfield gang is in Hawaii with a 1957 Chevy. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Garfield:_The_Movie&oldid=990804560, Live-action films based on animated series, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2020, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 November 2020, at 16:23. This is an unofficial site. Number of Comparisons: 4 Franchise: Garfield Garfield, created in 1978 by Jim Davis has become one of the most well-known cartoon felines in history. And make it make sense? Garfield (2004) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. "[11], Murray said in an interview with GQ that he was confused when he agreed to play the voice of Garfield for the film.[12]. Now, in conclusion, if some network ever brings it back, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good. Egg Over Easy 1: Wade decides to shell himself up because of all that is scary about the world. DuckTales: A Nightmare on Killmotor Hill! The star of the series was Garfield, a lazy feline whose only desires in life were lasagna, catnaps and kicking his hapless canine companion, Odie, off the table. Garfield creator Jim Davis appeared as an uncredited drunken convention attendee, but his role was cut from the final version of the film. I Don't Have A Reason / I'll Add One Later. This FAQ is empty. And you sit there and go, What can I say that will make this funny? I don't know if I should even tell this story, because it's kind of mean. Plus, I looked at the script, and it said, "So-and-so and Joel Coen." So they went off and shot the movie, and I forgot all about it. What the *bleep* was Coen thinking?" Rejected monsters drive about doing odd jobs. Which second installment was the most disappointing? Jon has made a habit of bringing Garfield to the veterinarian, in order to see vet Dr. Liz Wilson (whom he is in love with). It's interesting. (1988–1995). Invasion of the Big Robots: Garfield wakes up and finds himself in the wrong cartoon - an action packed cartoon. The daily satirical adventures of the Looney Tunes star The Tazmanian Devil, along with his extended family, friends, and enemies on the island of Tasmania. At MyAnimeList, you can find out about their voice actors, animeography, pictures and much more! MyAnimeList is the largest online anime and manga database in the world! And it kind of defends him against the criticism of making such an overtly commercial film. He accepted the role, briefly skimming through the script. Who do you think has been the best from these Garfield voice actors? Garfield gets into the broadcast tower via the air vents and finds Odie locked in a kennel, but Chapman enters and secures a shock collar to Odie, which, when activated, releases an electric collar that forces Odie to perform tricks. But, it's complete horse shit. Garfield also socializes with his fellow neighborhood cats, Nermal and Arlene. [2] However, Bill Murray took the role as Garfield. The wacky adventures of the new young hip generation of Warner Brothers Looney Tunes characters, most of them descendants of the original classic toon cast. Add the first question. When Garfield comes back, frustrated over Odie's presence in his life, he hits a ball, causing a chain reaction that trashes the house. A local television host, Happy Chapman, known for his cat "Persnikitty", who also is a judge of the dog show, is impressed with Odie, and offers Jon a television deal for Odie, but Jon declines. So I worked all day and kept going, "That's the line? If something is broken or wrong, email me at avac@wallhaven.cc or hit me up on Twitter: @AksumkA. Scruffy Alley cat rules his neighborhood. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 14% based on 138 reviews, with an average rating of 3.52/10. And I thought: Christ, well, I love those Coens! "[10] Meanwhile, Mrs. Baker tells Jon that Chapman took Odie, making him believe Garfield was taken by Chapman as well and then learn Chapman is leaving for the train station. It's a funny take. Garfield Comparison of the voice actors who have been the voice of Garfield with sound clips and images. When Garfield sees Odie on television and hears Chapman announce he and Odie are going to New York City, Garfield sets out to rescue Odie. Jon and Liz arrive and find Chapman, whom Jon punches in the face for the theft of his pets. Read more information about the character Garfiel Tinsel from Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season? Odie is brought to a canine talent show, where Liz is a judge. Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? Brad Dourif, Thomas Lennon, and Michael Ironside were considered to play Happy Chapman. Invasion of the Big Robots/U.S. Garfield, created in 1978 by Jim Davis has become one of the most well-known cartoon felines in history. Garfield escapes from the car on a trip to the vet and finds the place where he grew up. Created by Jim Davis. So I sat down and watched the whole thing, and I kept saying, "Who the hell cut this thing? The show also starred Garfield's hopelessly-single owner, Jon Arbuckle. [citation needed], Rhythm and Hues provided special effects for the film. When Odie comes out to comfort Garfield, he gets inside and locks Odie out on purpose. This page is for Garfield's English and foreign Voice Actors. Jon, Garfield and Odie audition for the talent show "Pet Search" in hopes of winning the $1000 prize and a chance at the finals in Hollywood. And then they explained it to me: It wasn't written by that Joel Coen. A. O. Scott of The New York Times wrote: "That Garfield speaks in the supercilious, world-weary drawl of Bill Murray is some small consolation, as are a few of the animal tricks. Owen Wilson, Jim Carrey, Ben Stiller, and Adam Sandler were considered for the role of Jon but all of them were considered too expensive. Jennifer Garner and Angelina Jolie were considered for the role of Liz, but both dropped out with busy schedules. Shelf Esteem: Roy bets Wade and Lanolin that Orson can't get his books put away ... Puss in High Tops/Egg Over Easy: Part 1/The Beast from Beyond. "[4][5], According to Jim Davis, Murray recorded his dialogue in his apartment in New York City and on the set of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou in Greece. Garfield passes his time by antagonizing Jon and teasing his aggressive neighbor, Luca the Doberman. Who did this? Murray reprised his role two years later in the Cohen co-penned Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties. The film was produced by Davis Entertainment Company and distributed by 20th Century Fox.