Gordy

I had the misfortune of seeing Gordy in the theater at the age of ten. Even then, I couldn't stand it. I saw part of it again the other day on TV. Wow, what a travesty. It was bad enough that the pig didn't actually move his mouth with the words, but you can actually hear him snort over his English. The performances are all horrifically over the top, the plot is ridiculous, there are terrible country songs, and, on at least one occasion, a "tree" that moves when leaned against.

If anyone ever tries to tell you that Gordy is "a good family film" or "almost as good as Babe" or any such thing, don't talk to that person anymore. They are not you're true friend. If you value your soul, steer clear of this epic shame of a picture at all costs.

Over the years I have watched many family films that can be just as entertaining for an adult as a child. The recent "Chicken Run" is one that comes to mind. "Gordy", however is not one of these films.

Its plot follows sappy, unentertaining, and stereotypical characters who make fun of a child's intelligence with cheesy humour and predictable actions that leaves out any chance for suspense or laughs.

The only thing this movie provoked me to think about was Gimme a break!"

This movie is cute and funny. Granted it is unrealistic but so what? It is a kids movie that all ages can enjoy.The pig is very cute as are the two kids. It has some very funny scenes with Gordy in costumes. It also has some good old country music. Boxcar Willy, Jim Stafford and Roy Clark and other country stars appear as themselves. It is a feel good movie with a happy ending. If you need profanity, nudity, sex,violence or rude and disrespectful kids in a movie in order to like it then skip Gordy. It has none of that. The only dirt in this movie is actual dirt on the pigs. Gordy is a good movie for those who like clean, lighthearted family entertainment.

Gordy is a pretty cute little pig (that also talks, not too convincingly), I'll grant you that, but "he" is plugged into an uninvolving, cheerless, funless, far-fetched plot. Frankly, it's hard to believe that a pig's life could be so boring. The film too often seems like an excuse for some professional country singers to appear onstage and do their stuff; are there kids who are supposed to find those scenes entertaining? (*1/2)

It's the talking pig who made it big! This is a truly delightful surprise from Miramax Family Films and Disney. It's become an instant classic in the family library. Although it isn't made with top direction and special effects as in the Academy Award winning "Babe." I totally agreed in the saying "Charming...Charlotte's Web meets Forrest Gump" (Boston Phoenix). No language, violence, or sexual content in any form was portrayed. This is a movie you can let your kids watch over and over again.

If you have never seen it before, remember this film was released over a year before Babe. The cast doesn't have well known stars but really its the story that makes a movie...sometimes. Bottom line, it's great fun and hilarious in many ways, so go check it out today. Directed by Mark Lewis