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Clifford's Really Big Movie

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Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004)

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Reviews Counted:29

Fresh:15

Rotten:14

Average Rating:5.6/10

Rated: U

Runtime: 74 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:29-04-2005

Synopsis: All is well on Birdwell Island, where Clifford happily spends his days with his best girl, Emily Elizabeth, and his best friends T-Bone, and Cleo until he overhears a conversation that makes him... All is well on Birdwell Island, where Clifford happily spends his days with his best girl, Emily Elizabeth, and his best friends T-Bone, and Cleo until he overhears a conversation that makes him think he's a burden. Although nothing could be further from the truth, Clifford is determined to earn his keep and sets off to the real world to seek a solution. A riveting adventure ensues as Clifford teams up with a traveling carnival troupe. Faced with everything from disastrous carnival performances to a dazzling taste of stardom, Clifford wholeheartedly tries to fix the situation, while back home on Birdwell Island, Emily Elizabeth searches for her beloved buddy. CLIFFORD'S REALLY BIG MOVIE is sure to take fans on a rollercoaster ride of fun in a very BIG way as only Clifford can! -- © PBS [More]

Starring: John Ritter, Grey DeLisle, Cree Summer, Cam Clark

Starring: John Ritter, Grey DeLisle, Cree Summer, Cam Clark, Kel Mitchell, Kath Soucie, Jenna Elfman, Jess Harnell

Director: Robert C. Ramirez

Director: Robert C. Ramirez
Screenwriter: Rhett Reese
Studio: Warner Bros.

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Should delight most four-year-olds and won't torture parents (much) in the process.

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04/22/04
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04/23/04
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This feature, spun off from the PBS series, will provide preschoolers with comfort and amusement, though not rapture or enchantment.

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02/19/04
A.O. Scott
A.O. Scott
New York Times
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A slightly distended version of the television program, here voiced by some of the best actors in the animation business, including the late, great John Ritter in the title role.

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04/23/04
Ann Hornaday
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post

Despite the movie's rather unoriginal story -- that age-old plot about running off to the join the circus -- at least the filmmakers have created something which, though a little bland, is never crass or vulgar.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
04/23/04
Bridget Byrne
Bridget Byrne
Boxoffice Magazine

Retains the gentle, low-key appeal of his books and TV series.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
02/19/04
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Clifford’s Really Big Movie is easily consumed and disposed of entertainment for the small fry...

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
04/28/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

The movie is tamer than tame in every respect, which makes it great for little kids, if not for the grownups who bring them.

Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor | comment Comment
02/19/04
David Sterritt
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor

There's nothing here for adults and older kids to enjoy.

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02/19/04
Ethan Alter
Ethan Alter
TV Guide's Movie Guide

The messages are honest and not slathered. The characters are kind, amusing and, by now, quite familiar (author Norman Birdwell created Clifford and friends some 40 years ago).

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Daily News | comment Comment
04/23/04
Evan Henerson
Evan Henerson
Los Angeles Daily News

Belies its name with its formulaic storytelling and lackluster animation.

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02/26/04
Frank Scheck
Frank Scheck
Hollywood Reporter
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A really big yawn...No one whose age is into double digits will find much to enjoy in this gentle, innocuous and very dull feature.

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04/19/04
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

How exactly does one lose a dog as red as a plum tomato and as big as an airplane hangar? This big-screen version of the animated PBS series offers a pallid, yet reasonably painless, reply.

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02/19/04
Gene Seymour
Gene Seymour
Newsday

So, how big is Clifford’s Really Big Movie? Maybe too big for a toddler’s britches.

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08/25/04
James Plath
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Jeffrey M. Anderson
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