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E.B. White's classic tale gets a Babe-like makeover in Charlotte's Web, a delightful and well-made film that is sure to become a family classic. Directed by Gary Winick (13 Going on 30), the new version eschews the musical numbers of the 1973 cartoon and mixes CGI with live-action animals. Dakota Fanning brings the right amount of chutzpah to Fern, the young farm girl who rescues a runt, Wilbur, from death and visits him every day at her Uncle Homer's farm. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider (voiced by Julia Roberts) that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house" (a kid-friendly alternative term to the slaughterhouse), for Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her web turns the Zuckerman farm into a tourist attraction. The more tragic elements of the book are handled sensitively by Winick, working from a script by Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich), and Roberts' soothing, maternal voice (who knew it would work so well?) makes it all go down easy. It turns out to be just one of many perfect celebrity voice-casting choices, for the farm animals, voiced by an all-star cast including Oprah Winfrey (the goose), Robert Redford (the horse), Steve Buscemi (Templeton the rat), and John Cleese (the sheep), lend plenty of sharp humour. But it's two corn-hungry crows, voiced by Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) and OutKast's Andre "3000" Benjamin who steal the show. -- Ellen A. Kim
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By mary
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Charlotte's web has it all - a film for everyone to sit and enjoy, especially on a rainy, cold, miserable afternoon.
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By D'armo
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Bought this along with the novel for my 9 year old daughter who loved the book and thoroughly enjoyed the film. Would highly recommend both. Good speedy service.
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By Doc
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Bought this as my children are reading the book at school with their teacher and liked the story. Have since watched DVD 4 times and it only arrived a few days ago. Many thanks.
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By sarah
Format:DVD
My two and a half year old daughter loves this film and watches it again and again!!! Great buy!!! Very good price too!!!
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By Laura
Format:DVD
Product arrived really quick and it was a brilliant price. I haven't played it yet but I don't expect any problems.
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By E. M. Walton
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for my children as they love this film. It subtly teaches them how to cope with the death of an animal and quells any fear of spiders. A timeless classic.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
fantastic service received every time i use amazon will never go anywhere else. Bought the dvd for my grandaughter she absolutley loves the film very happy
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By Sparklet
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How did they do it? Brilliant work with the animals, Timeless story, touching and entertaing, not as close to the book as the HB cartoon but brilliant effects> Recommended wholesome family viewing.
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wonderful story
I read this to my children when they were small and the DVD is just lovely, children of all ages (and adults) will enjoy it
Published 17 days ago by Ganfa
5.0 out of 5 stars
great family film
Good wholesome family entertainment fun for all the family. Would recommend this film time and time again as it is just magical
Published 1 month ago by Slimmergirl
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My daughter loves it!
Lovely version of this classic tale. We read the book first so understood what is going on. Would recommende that others do the same. Julia Roberts as the spider is excellent.
Published 2 months ago by Catrin7
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good movie
My 7 year old daughter rates this as a 4 star movie. She likes it but doesn't love it. She found the spider a little freaky because of the detail of the CGI. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Karen Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Little girl's delight
Bought for my honorary granddaughter who had been reading the book. Lots of chat about adapting books for film. Delightful story that gets it's message across sweetly and subtly.
Published 3 months ago by Hattie Shepherd
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Lovely Present
Got this a present for a youngster, was loved as it was when i was a child and loved to watch it. Great as a present and to remember these films.
Published 3 months ago by HJH
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Compassion, friendship and inner beauty shining through.
For children of all ages! Not only is it highly entertaining for little ones, it delivers a valuable and beautiful life lesson telling us to look deeper and beyond looks and/or... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Valerie Burgues
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DVD Charlotte's Web.
After watching part of the film on TV we decided to purchase a Copy & we are well pleased with it.
Published 3 months ago by Michael J Nunn
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lovely film
i bought htis for my daughter as she is learning this at school and the film has a lovely story to it and it was good value for money.
Published 4 months ago by karley beauchamp
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Great for kids (as well)
Never thought I would ever see anyone shed a tear for a spider but my wife did !! Lovely tale, quite moralistic but not in a heavy way.
Published 4 months ago by P. A. Roberts
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