The Garfield Movie
Overview
The Garfield Movie is a 2024 computer-animated comedy film directed by Mark Dindal, based on the comic strip by Jim Davis. The film stars the voice of Chris Pratt as Garfield, the lazy, lasagna-loving cat; Samuel L. Jackson as Vic, Garfield's long-lost father; and Hannah Waddingham as Jinx, a villainous cat. Garfield lives a pampered life with his owner, Jon (voiced by Nicholas Hoult), and his best friend, Odie (voiced by Harvey Guillén). He is kidnapped by Jinx, and he is rescued by his father, Vic. Garfield and Vic go on an adventure to steal milk from a farm. The film is a fun, fast-paced, and colorful adventure for the whole family. It was a commercial success, earning over $200 million worldwide. It was praised for its animation and its voice cast, but criticized for its weak plot.