Horrible, fascist and poorly acted

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

This movie is a tale of a pig... an amazing pig That'll do pig...

When it comes to children's movies, "Babe" pretty much corners the market on successful genre characteristics with its talking animals, simple humor, & heartfelt story.For a basic plot summary, "Babe" tells the story of a pig who, after losing his mother, gets brought to a small family farm. Having lived in a pen most of his young life, the pig (christened Babe) must quickly acclimate to life with other animals. After viewing the sheep dogs and their respected place in the eyes of Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell), Babe sets out on an unlikely quest to become a sheep-herder of his own.For kids, "Babe" will enthrall in nearly every scene. There is oddball humor (always a favorite for the youngsters), crazy sight gags, and enough emotional moments to even make the kiddies care about little Babe.For adults, the film does juuuust enough to keep you interested. Cromwell's performance as the farmer is very nuanced, while the overall farming atmosphere will appeal to many older viewers.Overall, then, I consider Babe to be a solid children's effort. I'd recommend not frying up a pan of bacon anytime soon after viewing, however, lest your child(ren) become a little weepy (!). All in all, a great family film.

Babe (Christine Cavanaugh), a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell).Is this the best film about talking farm animals since "Animal Farm"? Probably, although "Animal Farm" is still better. At least this is more wholesome, and full of more cuteness, so the kids like that. For the rest of us, we get Cromwell and Hugo Weaving.Most interesting (and maybe not well known), the script was written by George Miller. Do you know who that is? The creator of "Mad Max". What the heck? The same guy who brought us the most essential Australian cult film of all time (and launched Mel Gibson's career) also brings us a tale of a pig who hangs out with sheep? Sure, why not?

Each character is beautifully brought to life. From farmer Hoggett to Dutchess the cat, no matter how little is said, how little they are on screen they are pleasure to watch. Nothing is over stated or over explained. And it's all there before you: the beauty and the horror that is life. Now before I scare you thinking you will get some type of lecture shoved down your throat, let me say again: it is like a fairy tale. You are welcomed into both worlds of humans and animals and the story of what happens when their paths cross and you mix in a little love, patience and that belief that your dreams have a right to come true.