Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)

11% of critics liked it
(73 reviews)
59% of users liked it
(103,208 ratings)

The laziest cat in America swaps places with the richest feline in England in director Tim Hill's lasagna-laden sequel to the 2004 theatrical hit Garfield. Jon Arbuckle (Breckin Meyer) is on his way to London to propose to his veterinarian girlfriend, Liz Wilson (Jennifer Love Hewitt), and his… More The laziest cat in America swaps places with the richest feline in England in director Tim Hill's lasagna-laden sequel to the 2004 theatrical hit Garfield. Jon Arbuckle (Breckin Meyer) is on his way to London to propose to his veterinarian girlfriend, Liz Wilson (Jennifer Love Hewitt), and his unflappable cat, Garfield, is determined to be there when Jon pops the big question. Of course, Garfield wouldn't go anywhere without his old pal Odie, and soon after arriving in the land of Big Ben, the clueless tomcat inadvertently changes places with royal look-a-like Prince. It seems that Prince's owner, Lady Eleanor, has recently passed away, leaving the care of her sprawling estate Castle Carlyle in the capable paws of her devoted kitty companion. The trouble is, Prince has decided it's due time for a vacation, and with Garfield in charge there's no telling what kind of trouble will befall Castle Carlyle. Despite having a devoted butler named Smithee (Ian Abercrombie) to cater to his every whim and a whole host of fun-loving critters with whom to pass the lazy days spent lounging in the sun, this crowned head begins to feel the sting of deceit as the envious Lord Dargis (Billy Connolly) hatches a dastardly plan to do away with the whiskered heir and claim Castle Carlyle all to himself. Meanwhile, as Garfield attempts to hold his ground against his greedy would-be nemesis, the fun-loving Prince is living it up with Jon and Odie by taking a trip to some of London's most popular pubs. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 17 min.
Directed By: Tim Hill
Written By: Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 16, 2006 Wide
On DVD: Oct 10, 2006
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
There's something kind of strange about a bunch of animals cooking in a kitchen, when many of those animals would normally be getting cooked in a kitchen. But that is the least of this movie's problems.
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Even for the chubbiest comic cat in captivity, Garfield's onscreen shtick is wearing a bit thin.
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
The best thing that can be said about Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties is that the movie isn't quite as bad as its name.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Just consider A Tail of Two Kitties more endurable, more a movie than Garfield: The Movie, and you won't be too disappointed.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Over the entire length of the film, I counted four laughs. Thirty minutes in, there was even the sound of some cranky crying, and whines of 'But I don't wanna watch the funny kitty-cat.'
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Kids should see Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. It'll help prepare them for a lifetime of mediocre entertainment ahead.
Jim Lane, Sacramento News & Review
The computer animation of the two cats is once again excellent, but the novelty has worn off.
Frank Lovece, Film Journal International
When the hero of a movie is so greedy, obnoxious and selfish that you find yourself rooting for the bunny-hunting bad guy, something is off in a fundamental way.
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
after the atrocity that was Garfield: The Movie, I find myself much more forgiving and able to lower my expectations to the point this is at least watchable
David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com
It's a Garfield sequel. You were expecting something good?
Joseph Proimakis, Movies for the Masses
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Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile
A lively sense of the ridiculous and grounding in fantasy makes the Garfield sequel chortling and fluffy fun - a nicely ladled script that dishes out a case of mistaken identity, talking animals and Fawlty Tower-esque Billy Connolly
Joe Utichi, FilmFocus
Your kids may beg and plead with you to take them to Garfield 2, but when they become teenagers you'll get the blame for acquiescing.
Philip French, Observer [UK]
It's innocuous, knockabout stuff with the usual touristic London rather garishly photographed.
Helen OHara, Empire Magazine
Yet another Hollywood kids' film subscribing to the offensive stereotype that Britain is peopled with aristocrats who live on vast estates and are waited on by a devoted and subservient staff.
Matthew Turner, ViewLondon
A lazily plotted, disappointing sequel with very few laughs but Murray's comic performance ensures that it's just about watchable.
Neil Smith, BBC
Not to be catty, but did we need another Garfield movie?
Kim Williamson, Boxoffice Magazine
the result is a meowvie with less ow to it than its predecessor.
Pam Grady, Reel.com
It's exactly like the comic strip that inspired it: colorless, inoffensive, and wholly forgettable.
Frank Ochieng, Movie Eye
It's too bad that curiosity didn't kill this particular cat. However, the rest of us will find more stimulating time mindlessly playing with a ball of yarn.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Candy R

Cute movie. Garfield gets mistaken for a regal cat with a big inheritance. Funny scenes.
Directors C

Awful, just awful!
Lady D

Having enjoyed the first film, I feel this was a a worthy sequel, I love the computer generated Garfield with his entertaining dance moves. Bill Murray was the perfect pick for this voice. So, it's the sequel, it's London and it's slightly based… More
Having enjoyed the first film, I feel this was a a worthy sequel, I love the computer generated Garfield with his entertaining dance moves. Bill Murray was the perfect pick for this voice. So, it's the sequel, it's London and it's slightly based on the story The Prince and the Pauper. Fun and easy watching and enjoyable for both kids and adults alike!
Bethany M

A childhood favourite and a classic!
Alexander D

Not as good as the first "Garfield".
Brad W

Not only as worse as the original, but maybe even crappier. I can't say much seeing as this movie had no point whatsover, but what i will say is, NEVER WATCH THIS!!
Michael E

it doesn't match the charm and fun that the first movie had but it was fairly decent
Matt G

From Zombieland: "Do you have any regrets Mr. Murray?" "...Garfield." This was awful. Bloody awful. Grade: F
Richard C

worse then the first movie. D
Film C

i love both of the garfield movies!! i find them so funy, enjoable, light hearted, and just a funny family movie where you can relax and just sit back and enjoy!!
KJ P

The first movie was enough! This movie was CRAP!
Dean !

A surprisingly good part animated comedy based on the Garfield comic strip. I liked this one more than the first one. This has plenty of other animals being voiced over by a range of well known actors including Bob Hoskins as a British bulldog and Vinnie Jones as a rottweiler, what… More
A surprisingly good part animated comedy based on the Garfield comic strip. I liked this one more than the first one. This has plenty of other animals being voiced over by a range of well known actors including Bob Hoskins as a British bulldog and Vinnie Jones as a rottweiler, what else? With Bill Murray voicing Garfield. Perfect for kids and older fans of Garfield.
Red L

An OK kid's movie. It has the correct morals, etc. The story is a kid's story though - not enough content for an adult watching.
Dean M

This sequel of comic strip's favourite femmine fat cat is more laughs than the original movie.
Jose Z

It was nice, so much better than the first one. Its enjoyable and funny. The kids and everyone who likes Garfield will love it. I think that this time the story was better and the plot was better developed. Bill Murray is excellent and so hilarious as the voice of Garfield aswell as… More
It was nice, so much better than the first one. Its enjoyable and funny. The kids and everyone who likes Garfield will love it. I think that this time the story was better and the plot was better developed. Bill Murray is excellent and so hilarious as the voice of Garfield aswell as Tim Curry as Prince. Jennifer Love Hewitt looks so cute and lovely, Bill Conolly makes a very funny villian and Breckin Meyer fits really well on the role of Jon Arbuckle. The landscapes of the movie were awesome, great cgi. The dog in the role of Odie was very cute and funny, it looks that it is very well trained, but I think that it would be funnier an animated Odie, just like Garfield that way there would be more interaction with Garfield
Roy G

It's too bad that curiosity didn't kill this particular cat. However, the rest of us will find more stimulating time mindlessly playing with a ball of yarn.
Morgan S

cute, love garfiield
Bradley W

Not only as worse as the original, but maybe even crappier. I can't say much seeing as this movie had no point whatsover, but what i will say is, NEVER WATCH THIS!!
Jeff B

After 90 minutes of watching this painful Prince and the Pauper retread, the only Folgers switch that moviegoers will want to pull is turning the funny pages that made "Garfield" famous into fish-wrap. Think: Prince and the Pooper, which would have been a much better title.… More
After 90 minutes of watching this painful Prince and the Pauper retread, the only Folgers switch that moviegoers will want to pull is turning the funny pages that made "Garfield" famous into fish-wrap. Think: Prince and the Pooper, which would have been a much better title. In the PG-rated family flick Garfield's A Tale of Two Kitties, that zany lasagna-loving feline (Murray) follows his owner Jon (Meyer) to London where he is mistaken for a purrrfectly royal cat (voice of Tim Curry). Brimming with unclever caustic zingers, a snidely stock character masquerading as the villain (poor Billy Connolly...first Head of the Class and now this), and a highly unlikely romance between the dopey Jon and a gorgeous veterinarian (Jennifer Love Hewitt), this movie is about as much fun as a bag of kittens..thrown in the river. It proves to be the type of tripe moviegoers want to shield from their children's eyes, if only to save them later from sessions of film therapy where they realize that there were much better kid flicks (hello, Pixar) they could've been spending their childhood years watching. Bottom Line: Kicked to the litter-box.
Juan C

a funny sequal that's even better then the first. the cast are back and funnier then ever. bill murray and tim curry are hillarious together. the script is funny. this is a great family comedy for the whole family. A

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Cast

            Bill Murray as Garfield

            Breckin Meyer as Jon Arbuckle

            Jennifer Love Hewitt as Liz Wilson

            Billy Connolly as Lord Dargis

            Ian Abercrombie as Smithee

            Lucy Davis as Abby

            Roger Rees as Mr Hobbs

            Jane Carr as Mrs Whitney

            Oliver Muirhead as Mr Greene

            Lena Cardwell as Teenage Tourist

            Veronica Alicino as Veterinary Assistant

            JB Blanc as Hotel Porter

            Vernee Watson Johnson as Tourist 2

            Russell Milton as Bobby

            Ben Falcone as American Tourist

            Bryce Lenon as Police Sergeant

            Judi Shekoni as Tour Guide

            Melanie Tolbert as Waitress

            David Kallaway as Darts Guy

            Brian D. Manis as Contractor

            Roscoe Lee Browne as Narrator

            Greg Ellis as Nigel

            Bob Hoskins as Winston

            Sharon Osbourne as Christophe

            Tim Curry as Prince

            Joe Pasquale as Claudius

            Jane Leeves as Eenie

            Jane Horrocks as Meenie

            Richard E. Grant as Preston

            Vinnie Jones as Rommel

            Rhys Ifans as McBunny

            Jim Piddock as Bolero

            Martin Taylor as Announcer

            Kenneth Danziger
            
            Neil Dickson
            
            Robin Atkin Downes
            
            John Gidcomb
            
            Jean Gilpin
            
            Andy Kreiss
            
            Peter Lavin
            
            Susan Leslie
            
            Hope Levy
            
            Paula Jane Newman
            
            Justin Moran Shenkarow
            
            Mark Sussman
            
            Diz White
            
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