90s Movie Review - Babe

Director: Chris Noonan
Genre: Family/ Drama/ Comedy/ Adventure
Runtime: 89 minutes
Year: 1995
Starring: James Cromwell, Christin Cavanaugh, Hugo Weaving, Miriam Margolyes, Danny Mann, Miriam Flynn, Russi Taylor, Evelyn Krape, Michael Edward-Stevens, Charles Bartlett, Paul Livingston, Roscoe Lee Browne, Magda Szubanski, Zoe Burton, Paul Goddard, Wade Hayward, Brittany Byrnes, Mary Acres

Description: Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to her sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell).

Review: This is the story of a little pig, named Babe, that lives on a farm and is raised by sheepdogs. This way Babe learns how to herd sheep and Farmer Hoggett sees that this pig is special.
“Babe” is the perfect family film. Images of the young pig and the other farm animals are heartwarming and melt all our hearts. And there are many lessons learned in this film as well. Lessons about friendship, stereotypes and judgement. And each animal has its on character trade. “Babe” also has some great comical moments and the animals look great (because they use animatronics and puppets sometimes).
“Babe” deals with some ‘grown-up themes as well, but is mainly focused on a younger audience. And this way the film is an easy watch and will warm your hearts. And even though it’s a mid-90s film, it’s not outdated at all and will still entertain many youngsters today. If you can still eat meat after watching this film…

Rating: 4 / 5

Netflix Friday - Volume 4

Some Netflix film tips for the weekend! And there is something for everyone, since I picked a movie for all the different genres.

Action: Ready Player One (2018)
When the creator of a virtual reality called the OASIS dies, he makes a posthumous challenge to all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder hos fortune and control of his world.

Drama: Birdman (2014)
A washed-up superhero actor (Michael Keaton) attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.

Comedy: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
A high school wise guy (Matthew Broderick) is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the Principal (Jeffrey Jones) thinks of that.

Animation: Bee Movie (2007)
Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld), a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry’s live is saved by Vanessa (Renee Zellweger), a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue them.

Romance: Destination Wedding (2018)
The story of two miserable and unpleasant wedding guests, Lindsay (Winona Ryder) and Frank (Keanu Reeves), who develop a mutual affection despite themselves.

Horror: The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.

Science Fiction: Gravity (2013)
Two astronauts (Sandra Bullock, George Clooney) work together to survive after an accident leaves them stranded in space.

Crime: Molly’s Game
The true story of Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became and FBI target.

Thriller: The Prestige (2006)
After a tragic accident, two stage magicians (Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale) engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other.

Documentary: Becoming (2020)
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others during her 2019 book tour ‘Becoming’.

Family: Babe (1995)
Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to her sheep with a little help from Farmer Hodgett (James Cromwell)