Garfield Gets Real (2007)

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Animated tale in which Garfield leaves the cartoon world for the real one but as the novelty wears off he begins looking for a way back before his cartoon strip is permanently cancelled.

Introduction
"Garfield Gets Real" is an animated household funny movie from 2007, directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé and produced by John Davis. The movie is a mix of 3D animation and live-action sequences, including the voice skills of Frank Welker, Audrey Wasilewski, and Rajia Baroudi.

Plot Summary
In "Garfield Gets Real", the meaning of reality is stretched as Garfield, the lazy, lasagna-loving feline star, discovers himself crossing over from the world of cartoon to real life. The movie opens in the "Fun Fest", a comic strip created by Jim Davis where Garfield is the primary character. The comics are produced in a studio, and all the characters in the strip are stars who take the comic strip's story and enact it for readers.

One day, Garfield gets tired with his comic life and chooses to venture out into the real life through a "cartoon website." He lands in a world where whatever is three-dimensional and more complex than his two-dimensional universe. Life in the real world ends up being more tough than he anticipated. He likewise recognizes that the real world lacks one thing-- laughter. Thus, he makes it his mission to bring laughter back.

Struggles and Realization
In the real world, Garfield meets a kid named Billy who becomes his friend. Together, they attempt to comprehend this strange world while attempting to figure out a way to go house. On the other hand, without Garfield, the comic strip world becomes dull, and readers begin to unsubscribe, causing panic amongst the other characters. They search for a way to bring Garfield back, which runs as a secondary story.

Garfield battles with his new life and navigates many adventures in the real life. He begins to miss his old life and understands that the comic world was better and safer. His lack from the cartoon leads his comic world to teeter on the verge of collapse, stressing the worth and significance he had in his initial world that he may not have totally appreciated.

Resolution
Despite the difficulties of the real world, Garfield handles to bring laughter back by organizing a talent program. He also discovers a return website in the talent show's laugh machine. After biding farewell to Billy, Garfield and Odie utilize the laugh device to transport back to their cartoon world.

Back in the cartoon world, Garfield's return is joyfully accepted. The cartoons end up being fun when again, the readers resubscribe, and the comic world is conserved. Garfield informs Jon and Odie about his adventures in the real life, but naturally, they do not think him.

Conclusion
"Garfield Gets Real" provides an interesting expedition of the concern "what if a comic strip character stepped into the real life?". The film is a pleasurable blend of comedy and family-friendly storytelling. With its fascinating characters, special storyline, and artistically built universe, it offers audiences a different point of view of the popular misanthropic tabby. The film highlights the value of one's place in society and the impacts of lack on those left. It's a wacky and fun experience that boasts laughter and lessons about appreciating the life one leads.

Top Cast

  • Frank Welker (small)
    Frank Welker
    Garfield / Keith / Prop Boy / Nerd / Others (voice)
  • Rajia Baroudi (small)
    Rajia Baroudi
    Sheila / Concertina Girl (voice)
  • Gregg Berger (small)
    Gregg Berger
    Odie / Shecky / Hale (voice)
  • Greg Eagles (small)
    Greg Eagles
    Eli (voice)
  • Jason Marsden (small)
    Jason Marsden
    Nermal (voice)
  • Audrey Wasilewski (small)
    Audrey Wasilewski
    Arlene / Zelda / Betty / Ashley (voice)
  • Pat Fraley (small)
    Pat Fraley
    Delivery Gnome / Sid (voice)
  • Wally Wingert (small)
    Wally Wingert
    Jon Arbuckle / Mike (voice)
  • Neil Ross (small)
    Neil Ross
    Wally / Charles (voice)
  • Jennifer Darling (small)
    Jennifer Darling
    Bonita / Mother / Rusty / Bobby (voice)
  • David Michie (small)
    David Michie
    Tape Holder (voice)