Garfield, a pampered and lazy orange tabby cat, lives a comfortable life with his owner Jon Arbuckle and their dog Odie. One night, Garfield and Odie are kidnapped by two dogs, Roland and Nolan, and taken to an abandoned mall. They are soon rescued by Garfield's estranged father, Vic, who Garfield resents for abandoning him as a kitten. The dogs' boss, Jinx, a vindictive Persian cat, demands that Vic, Garfield, and Odie steal a large quantity of milk from Lactose Farms to repay her for a past betrayal. The trio reluctantly agrees and embarks on a high-stakes heist. Along the way, Garfield learns about Vic's reasons for leaving him and begins to reconcile with his father. Despite numerous obstacles, including an advanced security system and betrayal by Jinx, they manage to complete their mission. In the end, Garfield and Vic mend their relationship, and Vic moves in with Garfield, Jon, and Odie, forming a new family unit1235.

The Garfield Movie features a star-studded voice cast, bringing the beloved characters to life with a mix of seasoned actors and fresh talent. Here is a detailed look at the main voice actors and their roles:

Chris Pratt leads the cast as Garfield, with Samuel L. Jackson voicing his estranged father, Vic. Nicholas Hoult plays Jon Arbuckle, Garfield's owner, while Harvey Guillén voices Odie, the loyal dog. Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Cecily Strong, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, Janelle James, and Snoop Dogg round out the ensemble, each bringing their unique talents to the film's diverse characters124.

The Garfield Movie received mixed reviews, with critics highlighting both positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, the film's animation quality and visual style were praised for bringing Garfield's world to life in a vibrant and engaging manner1. The movie's humor, particularly its pop-culture references and Shrek-like approach to comedy, appealed to both children and adults1.

However, the film also faced criticism. Some reviewers found the storyline, particularly Garfield's resentment towards his father, to be a touchy theme that might not resonate well with younger audiences2. The movie's heavy reliance on product placement and "wall-to-wall ads" was also noted as a drawback by some critics3. Additionally, while the voice cast was star-studded, opinions on the performances were divided, with some viewers finding the choices unconvincing or distracting from the classic Garfield character42.