As we wrap up the first half of 2024 and enter the second half of my 50 movie goal with #26. The Garfield Movie was somewhat a rollercoaster ride from mediocre beginnings to entertaining bliss.

I’m still back and forth on my final verdict but will hold firm based on if I’d watch this movie again over IF. Am I still feeling strongly that Garfield will sweep IF? Hmmmm it’s a coin toss to be honest. I think Garfield landed on a better weekend even if it’s releasing alongside Furiosa.

At first Garfield’s latest escapade seemed like a snooze-fest. The first 30 minutes were rather painful. I’m not sure if its Chris Pratt or Garfield’s character writing however the performance was lackluster and the slow progress left me unimpressed, barely managing to stay engaged.

Once Garfield and Odie find themselves in a sticky situation with another (No Spoilers) intriguing character, did things begin to pickup. The final hour was a whirlwind of excitement, filled with great characters that outshined Garfield himself. The supporting cast brought life to the story, overshadowing Garfield’s underwhelming presence.

With quirky personalities, hilarious dialogues, and unexpected twists, the characters stole the spotlight and carried the movie to a satisfying conclusion.

In the end Garfield managed to salvage its rating by delivering a fun final hour, thanks to the fantastic supporting cast. While Garfield may not have been the star of his own movie, the enjoyable ensemble cast made up for his shortcomings, turning this film into a surprisingly entertaining ride.

Overall, Garfield’s journey from a painful start to a captivating finish earns it a 6.5 star rating, just barely making it to a 7/10 in the end.

Stay tuned for this weekend as we journey into Mad Max Furiosa here on Popped.blog :D. Thank you all for coming by for the latest batch and I’ll seen you very soon.