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Charlotte's Web
2006 97 min Germany, United States of America G 0+
★6.8
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Gary Winick
🎭 Based on
«Charlotte's Web»
byE. B. White
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Description
Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.
Budget:
$85M
US Gross:
$82.99M
Worldwide:
$148.96M
Starring
Dakota Fanning
Actor
Julia Roberts
Actor
Oprah Winfrey
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2007
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 2007
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Charlotte's Web is widely regarded as a warm, emotionally resonant family film that successfully adapts the classic source material for a new generation. While some adult viewers find the plot simplistic or occasionally slow, the performances and the thoughtful, gentle exploration of friendship and sacrifice receive consistent praise.
| Acting | The voice acting, particularly Julia Roberts as Charlotte, brings warmth and humanity to the animal characters. | |
| Production | The animation, specifically the detailed and charming design of Charlotte, is a visual highlight of the production. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as a heartfelt, moralistic fable that effectively introduces younger audiences to complex themes like sacrifice and mortality. | |
| Emotion | The emotional climax is widely considered touching and effective, though some viewers find the overall impact varies in strength. | |
| Pacing | The simple, farm-bound narrative delights younger children, but older viewers may find the pacing unadventurous and lacklustre. | |
| Adaptation | While many find the story to be a faithful and touching adaptation, others believe it lacks the depth or distinctiveness of the book or the film 'Babe'. |