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Babe: Pig in the City
1998 96 min Australia, United States of America G 0+
★6.5
Family, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Director: George Miller
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Description
Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Babe has to go to the big city to save the farm.
Budget:
$90M
US Gross:
$18.32M
Worldwide:
$69.1M
Starring
Magda Szubanski
Actor
Elizabeth Daily
Actor
Mickey Rooney
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best Fantasy Film
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Original Song
BAFTA 1999
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Babe: Pig in the City is a polarizing cult film that divides audiences between those who appreciate its dark, surreal artistic vision and those who find its departure from the original's charm jarring. While praised for its visual ambition and thematic depth regarding animal cruelty, it is frequently criticized for its discordant tone, uneven technical execution, and perceived lack of family-friendly appeal.
| Theme | The film adopts an unexpectedly dark, grotesque, and surreal tone that creates a significant thematic departure from the original's rural charm. | |
| Production | The urban setting acts as a hostile, visually intense environment that some interpret as a bold, subversive artistic choice and others as an alienating departure from the series' roots. | |
| Production | Critics are split on the technical quality of the visual effects, with many noting that the CGI and animatronics appear artificial and have failed to age well compared to the first film. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor is highly contentious; supporters find it sophisticated and satirical, while detractors dismiss the jokes as stale, clumsy, or poorly suited for a family audience. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure is viewed as either a fragmented and absurd mess that lacks cohesion or a daring, inventive piece of chaotic storytelling. |