Barnyard: The Original Party Animals (2006)
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23% of critics liked it
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A cow learns to walk like a man, both literally and figuratively, in this computer-animated comedy written and directed by Steve Oedekerk, the creator of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Ben (voice of Sam Elliott) is a cow who for years has been the leader and sober voice of reason among the animals at a… More A cow learns to walk like a man, both literally and figuratively, in this computer-animated comedy written and directed by Steve Oedekerk, the creator of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Ben (voice of Sam Elliott) is a cow who for years has been the leader and sober voice of reason among the animals at a farm where the critters are a bit unusual -- they can walk on two legs, talk, swim, and act like humans, though they have the good sense to avoid doing these things while humans are around. Ben has long dreamed that his son Otis (voice of Kevin James) would someday take over his duties on the farm, but Otis is a carefree and irresponsible type who would rather party with his friends and hang out with his girlfriend, Daisy (voice of Courteney Cox). Ben and his friend Miles (voice of Danny Glover), a wise and patient mule, wonder if Otis will ever make anything of himself, while Dasiy's best friend, Bessy (voice of Wanda Sykes), is convinced she can do better. However, one night Otis decides to do something about an obnoxious kid who enjoys tipping his fellow cows, and for the first time in his life he gets a taste of leadership -- and he likes it. Barnyard also features the voice talents of Andie MacDowell, Maria Bamford, and Maurice LaMarche. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 1 hr. 30 min.
- Directed By
- Steve Oedekerk
- Written By
- Steve Oedekerk
- Genres
- Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Aug 4, 2006 Wide
- On DVD
- Dec 12, 2006
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Critic Reviews
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J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
The laughs subside near the end as the requisite moral kicks in, but this is still that rare kids' movie I'd recommend to parents and nonparents alike.
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Manohla Dargis, New York Times
Don't the filmmakers know there are children watching -- and listening?
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Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Could qualify as a case study in just how quickly and thoroughly computer-animated studio releases have declined to a state of inspiration-depleted, assembly-line anthropomorphism.
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Claudia Puig, USA Today
A sweet and mildly funny movie that will entertain young audiences, but one aspect is utterly mystifying: The two main characters, father and son bovine creatures, have large, distracting udders.
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Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Politically correct, anatomically incorrect and ugly to look at, the only thing that saves Barnyard is writer (and director) Steve Oedekerk's gift for gags and almost-edgy humor.
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Cast
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Kevin Jamesas Otis the Cow -
Courteney Coxas Daisy the Cow -
Sam Elliottas Ben the Cow
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Danny Gloveras Miles the Mule -
Wanda Sykesas Bessy the Cow -
Andie MacDowellas Etta the Hen
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