![]() Not on the level of the “ Paddington” movies in terms of charm, creativity, depth and character development, “Clifford the Big Red Dog” is more on par with the “ Beethoven,” and “ Alvin and the Chipmunk” movies. Still, Clifford comes across as sweet, wide-eyed and has no idea why he is seen as abnormal due to his gargantuan size. I took three boys, all under 10, and they enjoyed the movie-laughing and smiling throughout.Īdults, though, might see through the cheesy plot, cheesy effects and cheesy CGI, especially when some characters ride Clifford-who sometimes appears unrealistic and unbelievable. Of course, Clifford is cute and adorable, as the movie is for the most part wholesome, entertaining and kid-friendly. The movie espouses to respect each other, no matter how different people are.įor a follower of Christ, what is LOVE-a feeling, an emotion, or an action? This attracts the attention of genetics company CEO Tieran ( Tony Hale), who wishes to supersize animals, Emily and her clueless Uncle Casey ( Jack Whitehall) have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across Big Apple to maintain Clifford’s freedom.Īlong the way, Clifford touches the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and Casey the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love. Sure enough Clifford somehow becomes a 10-foot-tall canine overnight in her New York City apartment with no explanation given for the transformation other than the love edict. “How big is he going to get?” Emily asks him. One day she discovers a small, red puppy from a magical animal rescuer named Mr. ![]() The plot features Harlem middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth ( Darby Camp) struggling to fit in at home with her single, paralegal mom Maggie ( Sienna Guillory) and at a private school, where she is bullied and called “food stamps” among other things. In the case of “Clifford the Big Red Dog, ” an oversized red pup is a girl’s best friend.īased on the classic children’s book series by Norman Bridwell that is similar to the animated PBS TV show, the live action/CGI hybrid film tells the story of how a young girl’s love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size. It’s been said that a dog is a man’s best friend. Michael Alexander … Second Animal Control Yasha Jackson … Meter Maid / Officer ZapateroĬhristopher Gebauer … Friend of Body Ball Guyĭanielle Guldin … Aerial Helicopter Reporter
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