Well, I enjoyed it

Rating: Null/10 (30 August 2004)

We were going to see Spiderman2, but it was full, so we saw our second choice, and are quite glad we did.
I have seen the trailers on TV, and had read IA's book many years ago, but apart from that I had no preconceived ideas about the film, and both my son and I enjoyed it.
I don't know why you all go to the pictures, but I go so that I can leave the reality of everyday life for a while, and let my imagination run free a bit... heck, that's the same reason I read books. Maybe that's why I also enjoyed the simple escapism possible with "Garfield"! I don't need anything deep (I get plenty of "deepness" in my daytime job), I just want to be entertained.
I also like Will Smith (but had actually forgotten he was in the film) and it was nice to see him in a slightly more serious role.
Yes, plenty of special effects.... but we rather EXPECT that these days, especially in a futuristic sci-fi film.... nevertheless, very cleanly done.
So, unlike many of you, I put this down as "one worth seeing".