Babe: Pig in the City | | Cast : | Magda Szubanski, Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Daily | | Director : | George Miller (II) | | Studio : | Universal Studios | | Format : | Color, Dolby, Widescreen, Closed-captioned | | Released Date : | November 25, 1998 | | DVD Released Date : | August 24, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | G (General Audience) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 29, 2005 | | Summary | Sequel With No Equal | Content
 | Many people criticize Babe - Pig In The City, because it is much darker than the original. I don't have children, but I can understand why parents may dislike this movie. Although, it's equally pleasant as the first, the message is deeper. In the first we learned that if you are true to yourself you can accomplish anything. In this sequel we learn that people can be extremely cruel (sometimes, for no reason), but despite that with a little kindness we can win over our enemies.
The original Babe was rated G for General Audiences, the sequel was rated PG for Parental Guidance Suggested. The reason why this movie was given a harsher rating than the first is (in my opinion) because, there are scenes that may be too scary for younger children. A few examples of this are when the chimps fool Babe into entering an area where two vicious dogs await him. The dogs chase him and try to kill him. During the chase, one of the dogs nearly drowns. In another scene, animal control catches the animals in a frightening manner. In yet another scene, two newborn baby chimps dangle from a light fixture where it seems certain doom awaits them. In another, a goldfish almost suffocates when his fish bowl shatters and he desperately needs air. A handicapped puppy almost gets run over and almost dies. Despite these "flaws", Babe- Pig In The City is a brilliant little film, that isn't your average, noisy, pointless, plot-less, garbage made for children nowadays. It is actually a thoughtful movie, which although has some tense moments, deserves to be in your collection. I would also like to point out that today's cartoons have much more violence, and Babe is quite tame in comparison. There are no guns, no foul language and no nudity.
It is truly a sequel with no equal. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 29, 2005 | | Summary | Beware, a horrifying movie for a 3.5 year old | Content
| My wife and I have been looking for movies appropriate for our 3.5 year old daughter being shown in theaters. We were delighted to know that a local theater was shoding this movie for a few days and took her there this morning.
The movie started with a man {pig's owner} getting critically injured because of pig. The plot then followed to having pig's owner's wife getting abused by assorted characters. Next was a scene where pig is abducted by monkeys that belong to a very disgusting clown. Following that scene pig causes the clown's act to catch on fire and the clown to get critically injured. There is a shot where the clown is being brought on a stretecher looking like Darth Vader outside of his encounter suit! Meanwhile there have been no friendly or nice scenes. So it was nice to see a scene where a duck gets dropped off by a pelican and lands in a beautiful meadow. But as soon as the duck lands things change. A target board pops up behind it and a bunch of people start shooting at it!! At this point my daughter was in tears and we took her and left the movie theater.
I really want to know why does the acclaimed director think that a bunch of people shooting at a duck is right for ~3 year old kids. I am also amazed that this movie gets a G. Just because the main character is an animal it does not make the movie safe for young childern. If you have very young children I strongly suggest that you avoid this movie.
It is horrifying even with both parents next to the child. |
| Rating | | | Date | April 18, 2005 | | Summary | ah---no | Content
| Alright, I would probably consider Babe to be a classic. However, no that I'm older, this movie really doesn't appeal. I would recommend it more for the younger age group, or for a family movie. Then again, there is violence and some crude humor in this movie as well.
There isn't really a plot, and you are very likely to be confused, unless you watch it sevearal times. a little 'corny' or 'cheesy'.
This movie was listed on the best of 1999. It is anything but that. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 15, 2005 | | Summary | They Stoned the Prophets Also Didn't They? | Content
| Yes, this is an ad-hominum attack on every reviewer that trashed this film. Let me sum it up, this is one of only two films I have ever seen in my entire life that put into practice the bible's concept of doing good to your enemies.
When Babe is chased and about to be murdered by a vicious guard dog, the tables turn and he suddenly has the upper hand. Rather than leave him to drown, he risks his life to save him. I was so moved by this scene, I cried.
You vacuous critics need to realize that the shows your kids are watching on Saturday mornings are all about vengeance and retribution. This movie stands on high moral ground at every turn. There are scenes equally as vital such as Babe saving the goldfish, rescuing the others, saving the baby, providing shelter for indigents, offering compassion to the outcast, sharing food with the hungry, peacemaking, the list goes on and on.
I'll say it again; those who don't understand this movie are morally inept or have never put their faith into practice and realized the suffering that comes with it. Babe is a spiritual innocent in a fallen world who manages to retain his soul and redeem the lives of countless others.
This film is brilliant, true, challenging, and crucial.
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| Rating | | | Date | December 28, 2004 | | Summary | Second tale, less morality | Content
| Babe: Pig in the City, the sequel to the ethically popular, Babe, sets a much darker tone for the farm pig that shows kidness and morals. The movie is set in an unnamed city (possibly Seattle, Chicago or Boston) where Babe is being chased down by vicious dogs with an intent to kill and show more human like actions, e.g. the pitbull acts like a gang or mafia leader, and the orangutang who cares less for the animals around him. The movie's main plot was to capture another Babe moment and the fact of him going to the fair in the city, which never occured. Instead, it was Babe who got himself into a corner where he'd have to talk his way out of it, and gain the respect and friendship of other animals.
The movie is by far a great flick to watch, family or adult, the violence is mild and offers a message of friendship, and although some animals may not have morals, this movie brings out the morals in them and thwarts out the hate in them that is seen everywhere today.
A great adventure flick you'll enjoy, Babe is one of the best Animal movies you'll come across. |
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