stormhawk2018 This is a thoroughly charming movie. I perfectly remember the day when I went to the theater with my mom and two cousins to watch this film, back in early 1996. With a large targeted to the infantile audience, Babe obtain a nice effect to an older public with an intelligent screenplay, a good direction, just like the special effects and a simple language about dreams and friendship. I saw it when it first came out and here it is, sixteen (can it be?) years later and having seen probably everything that Netflix has to offer ordered it as a "what the hey." I liked it better the second time. The movie teeters on the verge of sentimentality, but pulls back in plenty of time so there is no cringing! My favorite part of the movie is when the stoic farmer, nursing Babe who is sick with the thought that the farmer just wants to eat him, sings him a song, and then does a highland dance. I don't think I've ever seen a more original declaration of interspecies love.

zkonedog When it comes to children's movies, "Babe" pretty much corners the market on successful genre characteristics with its talking animals, simple humor, & heartfelt story.For a basic plot summary, "Babe" tells the story of a pig who, after losing his mother, gets brought to a small family farm. Having lived in a pen most of his young life, the pig (christened Babe) must quickly acclimate to life with other animals. After viewing the sheep dogs and their respected place in the eyes of Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell), Babe sets out on an unlikely quest to become a sheep-herder of his own.For kids, "Babe" will enthrall in nearly every scene. There is oddball humor (always a favorite for the youngsters), crazy sight gags, and enough emotional moments to even make the kiddies care about little Babe.For adults, the film does juuuust enough to keep you interested. Cromwell's performance as the farmer is very nuanced, while the overall farming atmosphere will appeal to many older viewers.Overall, then, I consider Babe to be a solid children's effort. I'd recommend not frying up a pan of bacon anytime soon after viewing, however, lest your child(ren) become a little weepy (!). All in all, a great family film.

anthonymichaelbangert There is not one redeeming quality about this film. From the beginning we are supposed to care for a character we don't even know yet. The movie kills off this pig's mother 90 seconds into the film and already expects us to care. Then, the real plot starts. Babe ends up in a farm with many animals who all seem to have a hierarchy with many heavy-handed symbols to racism. They shove racism down your throats and will not let you come up for air at any point. Anyway, Babe falls in line with his new "mother;" a sheepdog. Babe quickly becomes a sheepdog himself due to the fact that he is not racist. Then he wont be turned into bacon. Then something about a sheep herding competition, a grumpy dog, and learning to not be racist everywhere, THE END. This movie does not care about you, and seems to have made a movie with many plot holes and design flaws and heavy-handed symbolism because the creators must've thought that it can be gotten away with in a kids film. But no. Kids films should not be equivalent to laziness. That's wrong, and this movie-goer will not stand for it! Do not see this film. It is a waste of time.1/10

g-bodyl For a movie about a talking pig, I never thought Babe would come close to being a great movie, especially after watching that catastrophe in Gordy. But here we are watching a film that was nominated for seven Oscars including Best Picture, which is especially great for a children's film. I like how this film is mature, especially for a kids film. It may be rated G, but some of the dialogue had me thinking it was an adult-friendly drama. But I really liked the film because it's a pleasing family-friendly film that features a dynamic story, great acting, and just very cute animals.Chris Noonan's film tells the story of Babe and his life at Farmer Hoggett's farm. When he first got Babe, of course he Babe was going to be used for ham, bacon, and pork. But Hoggett, along with his adoptive mother Fly (a dog), begins to realize his potential as a sheepherder and decides to enlist him in a sheepherding contest.The film does have great acting, believe it or not. James Cromwell is excellent as the simple, seemingly hare-brained farmer. Magda Szubanski is reliable as Farmer Hoggett's wife. We also get some good voice acting from the likes of Hugo Weaving and Christine Cavanaugh, who recently passed away, as the titular character of Babe.Overall, Babe is a timeless classic and a film that generations of people will be able to enjoy. It is much smarter than the average children film. The animation is very good, hence the visual effects win. The film manages to be cute, but also funny as well. I just love that wacky duck who constantly fears he will be eaten. On the whole, this is one of the better family films out there. It's much better than Gordy, so watch this film instead. I rate this film 9/10.