At The Movies

Garfield: The Movie Runtime: 80 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Garfield Franchise Position: 1 (First live-action film adaptation) America’s favorite lazy orange cat makes his big-screen debut — full of lasagna, sarcasm, and mischief — as he tries to save his owner’s new dog from trouble. Ratings: My Rating: 6.2/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved for All Ages IMDb: 5.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 14% Metacritic: 27 TMDb: 5.6/10 Plot Summary: Garfield (voiced by Bill Murray) lives a pampered life with his owner Jon Arbuckle (Breckin Meyer), ruling the house with snarky charm and a love for lasagna. His routine is disrupted when Jon adopts a sweet but dim-witted dog named Odie, who quickly steals the spotlight — and Jon’s attention. When Odie is kidnapped by a greedy television host seeking fame, Garfield must leave his comfortable home to rescue the pup, discovering courage, friendship, and a little humility along the way. Critics Review: Critics were ...

Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties Runtime: 86 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Garfield Franchise Position: 2 (Sequel to Garfield: The Movie) Garfield crosses the pond for a royal misadventure when he’s mistaken for a pampered palace cat in England. Ratings: My Rating: 6.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved for All Ages IMDb: 5.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 12% Metacritic: 37 TMDb: 5.7/10 Plot Summary: Garfield (Bill Murray) joins Jon Arbuckle (Breckin Meyer) and Liz (Jennifer Love Hewitt) on a trip to England, where he’s mistaken for Prince, a royal cat who has just inherited a castle. With identical appearances, Garfield enjoys the luxury of his new life — endless food, servants, and admiration — until he realizes that Lord Dargis (Billy Connolly), the greedy estate manager, plans to get rid of Prince to seize the property. When the real Prince returns, the two cats must team up to outsmart Dargis, save the estate, and teach him a lesson about greed an...

Jurassic World: Rebirth Runtime: 133 minutes Studio: Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment Franchise: Jurassic Park / Jurassic World Franchise Position: 7 (fourth Jurassic World film) A new era is born. Ratings: My Rating: 6.4 / 10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: N/A Rotten Tomatoes: 51% critics, 71% audience Metacritic: N/A TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Five years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion, dinosaurs survive only in isolated equatorial zones. Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson), a covert-ops specialist, leads a mission to a former research island to collect genetic material. Along the way, her team rescues a shipwrecked family and becomes stranded. They face relentless attacks from prehistoric and genetically altered dinosaurs including Mosasaurus, Titanosaurus, and the monstrous Distortus Rex. As they navigate the island’s abandoned facilities, survivors must make choices about survival, morality, and the future of genetic science. In the end, they decide to distribute ...

G-Force Runtime: 88 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A team of highly trained guinea pigs becomes secret government agents on a mission to stop a high-tech threat. Ratings: My Rating: 5.2/10 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes audience 43% → 4.3, Metacritic 41/100 → 4.1, TMDb 5.7 → 5.7) The Dove Foundation: Approved for Ages 12+ IMDb: 5.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 22% critics / 43% audience Metacritic: 41/100 TMDb: 5.7/10 Plot Summary: In this family-friendly adventure, a secret government program trains guinea pigs to serve as elite undercover agents. The team—Darwin, Blaster, Juarez, and their tech-savvy mole companion Speckles—take on a dangerous mission to stop billionaire Leonard Saber from unleashing household appliances that could take over the world. When the program is shut down, the guinea pigs must rely on their wits, teamwork, and courage to complete the mission on their own. Along the way, they face capture, escap...

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties Runtime: 82 minutes Rating: PG Release Date: June 16, 2006 Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: Garfield Franchise Position: 2nd live-action/CGI movie Total Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes Tagline: Two cats, two kingdoms, one hilarious adventure. Ratings My rating: 6.3/10 Dove Foundation rating: Family Approved IMDb rating: 51% Rotten Tomatoes rating: 12% Metacritic rating: 38% Plot Summary Garfield travels to England where he’s mistaken for a royal cat and thrown into a hilarious adventure filled with mistaken identities, royal intrigues, and classic Garfield sarcasm. Critics Review Generally seen as weaker than the first movie, the film received criticism for plot predictability but enjoyed for its humor and lighthearted fun. Christian Perspective Maintains positive messages about kindness, friendship, and humility, fitting for family viewing. Family Friendliness Safe for children with light humor and no objectionable content.

Garfield: The Movie Runtime: 80 minutes Rating: PG Release Date: June 11, 2004 Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: Garfield Franchise Position: 1st live-action/CGI movie Total Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes Tagline: Life’s too short to be serious all the time. Ratings My rating: 6.5/10 Dove Foundation rating: Family Approved IMDb rating: 54% Rotten Tomatoes rating: 22% Metacritic rating: 37% Plot Summary A live-action/CGI hybrid film where Garfield the cat battles for attention and love from his owner Jon and his new dog friend, Odie. The movie follows Garfield's adventures in and out of the house, delivering slapstick humor and family-friendly fun. Critics Review Mixed reviews criticized the CGI effects and thin plot but praised the humor and Jim Davis’s beloved characters coming to life. Christian Perspective The film promotes friendship, forgiveness, and loyalty themes aligning well with Christian family values. Family Friendliness Suitable for children with mild cartoonish humor an...

The Garfield Show Runtime: 5896 minutes Rating: TV-G Release Dates: November 2, 2009 – December 2016 Studio: Paws, Inc. / Dargaud Media Franchise: Garfield Franchise Position: 2nd animated TV series Total Runtime: 98 hours 16 minutes Tagline: Garfield returns in a modern CGI adventure. Ratings My rating: 6.7/10 Dove Foundation rating: Family Approved IMDb rating: 67% Rotten Tomatoes rating: N/A Metacritic rating: N/A Plot Summary A CGI series featuring Garfield’s classic laziness and wit with updated animation. The show follows his daily antics alongside Jon, Odie, and other familiar characters. Critics Review Reception is mixed, with praise for humor but criticism of animation style changes. Christian Perspective Maintains positive messages about friendship, humor, and responsibility consistent with family values. Family Friendliness Appropriate for children and families.

Overview Tron: Ares is Disney’s next big swing at reviving the Tron universe, and this time the story’s all about a powerful AI named Ares (played by Jared Leto) making the leap from the digital world into the real one. That’s a pretty wild concept—basically, it’s humanity’s first face-to-face with a sentient program. You’ve also got Jeff Bridges back as Kevin Flynn, plus a solid cast including Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Gillian Anderson. Oh, and the soundtrack? Done by Nine Inch Nails, so expect moody, techy vibes. The movie promises flashy cyberpunk visuals, big action, and some deep ideas about AI and identity. But here’s the thing—it could go either way. It might be a smart, thought-provoking return to form… or just a cool-looking movie with not much to say. There's no trailer or reviews yet, so it's still a bit of a mystery. If you’re coming at it from a faith-based or thoughtful angle, there might be some interesting stuff to chew on—like morality in AI, or what makes us...