Garfield Gets Real

| 2007

Directed by: Mark A.Z. Dippé, Kyung Ho Lee(co-director)

Main Plot

"Garfield Gets Real" follows the famous comic strip cat, Garfield, who becomes bored with his predictable life in the comic world. Seeking excitement, he decides to cross over into the real world. However, Garfield soon realizes that life outside the comic strip is not as glamorous as he imagined. Facing numerous challenges and missing the comforts of his old life, he must find a way to return to the comic world before the portal closes permanently. Along the way, Garfield learns valuable lessons about appreciating what he has and the importance of friendship. The film combines humor and adventure, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences.

Characters

  • Frank Welker voices Garfield, the lazy, lasagna-loving cat who escapes the comic strip world to experience real life, only to realize he misses his old life.
  • Rajia Baroudi voices Arlene, Garfield's love interest. Arlene supports Garfield in his adventures, providing emotional depth and motivation for his actions throughout the story.
  • Gregg Berger voices Odie, Garfield's loyal but dim-witted dog companion, who helps Garfield navigate the challenges of returning to the comic strip world.
  • Jennifer Darling voices Bonita Stegman, a television executive who plays a crucial role in the plot by overseeing the production of Garfield's show and dealing with his antics.

Ending Explained

In the movie "Garfield Gets Real," directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé and co-directed by Kyung Ho Lee, the conclusion sees Garfield, the famous comic strip cat, successfully returning to the comic world after a series of adventures in the real world. Throughout the film, Garfield becomes disillusioned with his repetitive life in the comic strip and decides to escape to the real world. However, he soon realizes that the real world is not as glamorous as he imagined and that he misses his friends and the comfort of his comic strip life. The climax of the movie involves Garfield and his loyal dog friend, Odie, navigating various challenges to find a way back to the comic world. With the help of his friends and some clever thinking, Garfield manages to re-enter the comic strip just in time to prevent it from being permanently altered. The movie ends with Garfield appreciating his life in the comic strip more than ever, having learned that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. This conclusion reinforces themes of gratitude and the value of one's own life and circumstances.

Mark A.Z. Dippé Kyung Ho Lee(co-director) Animation Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy Frank Welker Rajia Baroudi Gregg Berger Jennifer Darling