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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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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What a very sweet and beautifully put together film this is, its not mind-numbing or a bit silly like some kids films can be, its one the whole family can enjoy. Really liked charlotte the spider and the very cute little pig, i'd be lying if i told you i didn't cry because i cried alot! lol Julia Roberts is a brilliant Charlotte and Dakota Fanning is also as charming as ever. I think Charlottes Web is a great story for kids especially because it teaches them they don't need to be affraid of spiders! Charlotte made me think about spiders in a different way. Touching tale.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Coming from an adult, I actually cried at this movie. It's just pure brilliance from start to finish. This is supposed to be a kids' film, I know, but I found this a touching and amazing film. BUY!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Some might ask why I watched a kids' film, but I just wanted to see what it was about. I never read this as a kid, but knew a few people who raved about it.
I wasn't really that impressed by the story which I found a bit slow at times. The effects are good, the voice acting is okay and the cast is great, although maybe a little wasted by the script-writers.
The reason I have given it four stars is that the story does not shy away from the subject of mortality and what actually happens to livestock on farms. In this respect I would recommend it to parents who have kids who need to develop their sensitive sides and stop killing people on console games quite so much.
I wasn't really that impressed by the story which I found a bit slow at times. The effects are good, the voice acting is okay and the cast is great, although maybe a little wasted by the script-writers.
The reason I have given it four stars is that the story does not shy away from the subject of mortality and what actually happens to livestock on farms. In this respect I would recommend it to parents who have kids who need to develop their sensitive sides and stop killing people on console games quite so much.
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A great kids classic
My kids love this film, a classic. Looking forward to reading them the book! Great characters and a feel good story.
Published 1 day ago by Mrs Samantha Loveless
Wonderful film
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.
Published 1 month ago by D'armo
Charlotte's Web DVD
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.
Published 3 months ago by Doc
Brilliant film
My two and a half year old daughter loves this film and watches it again and again!!! Great buy!!! Very good price too!!!
Published 6 months ago by sarah
No problems at all.
Product arrived really quick and it was a brilliant price. I haven't played it yet but I don't expect any problems.
Published 7 months ago by Laura
A Children's Classic
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.
Published 23 months ago by E. M. Walton
My Granddaughter loves this film.
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
Published 23 months ago by Ms. B. F. Wade
Amazing
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... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by J. Jones
Delightful video
My wife and I approached this with trepidation - more faked up kids stuff we expected. Well that prejudice was quickly turned on its head. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by Mr. John A. Coulson
family entertainment.
A family film for a misserable sunday, when all the family comes round, and both young and old settle down infront of the box. Read more
Published on 5 April 2009 by H. Hayward
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