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Barnyard: The Original Party Animals
- Review Date: December 11, 2006
- PG
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2006
Common Sense Media says
A re-hash of tired cliches and CGI effects.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the "kids" in this movie (Otis and his pals) aren't exactly role models. They gamble, steal, drink (milk, but it's portrayed as alcohol), joy-ride, and say words meant as profanities ("Oh, milk me!"). And when some mischievous boys go out "cow-tipping" at night (sneaking into pastures and tipping cows over while they're sleeping), Otis and his buddies take revenge by sneaking into the boy's room, tipping him out of bed, then laughing at him. Crude scenes involve farting, burping, and defecating. Also, the bulls in this movie are drawn with udders, a genetic impossibility unless you're in a Salvador Dali painting.
Be aware that there are some tense moments when Otis' father dies at the hands of murderous coyotes after his son ignores the elder cow's wisdom and goes off to party. A burial is held.
What's the story?
The animals in the barnyard take a Vegas approach to life, i.e. what happens in the barnyard, stays in the barnyard...or...does it? When the lights go out in the farmer's house, that's the animals' cue to party down. The barn transforms into a nightclub, complete with gambling, a bar, music, dancing, and mechanical "man-ride". Enjoying every minute of fun is carefree bull Otis (Kevin James). But Otis' dad, Ben (Sam Elliott), and an old mule, Miles (Danny Glover), think he needs to be more discreet about the fact that animals are smarter than humans. Ben goes over the rules once again (all of which Otis breaks): 1) No swimming in the pool; 2) No watching TV through the farmhouse window; and 3) Standing on two legs is only permitted when humans are nowhere in sight. When Ben suddenly goes the way of all loving parents in family movies (he dies!), Otis finds himself in charge of the barnyard. Will he grow up and be a leader? Or will he use his newfound power for more tricks and cowfoolery?
Is it any good?
Compared to other CGI movies, the animation seems flat and the humor dated. Most of the jokes about humans' ill-conceived notions of the animal world seem lifted from Toy Story. And the "father dies leaving the kid in charge" storyline is straight out of The Lion King. Although this movie has a few funny moments (you can see them in the trailers), a little originality would have gone a long way.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about how Otis and his pals should have acted. Were they right to go out partying when their elders told them not to? How soon can kids start taking responsibility for their actions? Why is it important for kids to listen to their parents? And would this movie have had a different outcome if Otis had acted responsibly right from the beginning?
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Kid, 10 years old
September 2, 2010
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Good Movie
Good show
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Kid, 12 years old
November 29, 2010
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Funny Movie
The movie is hysterical! I like it a lot! Some parts are kinda iffy like the fact Ottis freaks out when he finds out that a cow is pregnat and the animals party a lot. Three stars!!!!
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o.k.
it`s allright i guess but cars,happy feet,over the hedge and ice age 2 are better choices for animated films for 2006
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it`s allright i guess but cars,happy feet,over the hedge and ice age 2 are better choices for animated films for 2006
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Kid, 11 years old
June 2, 2011
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Tons of potty humor!
Duh, I have heard plenty of potty humor, especially the part when that fat pig dude made a joke about people drinking pee water. "Oh milk me"!!! Is that bad language, "Oh milk me" is not a bad word but theres still language kids cant use because theres tons of potty humor, Why would they have beer and alcohol in a kids movie? I hate this movie just as much as the show! Why does everybody like this! I hate it!!!
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Kid, 11 years old
December 17, 2009
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Bad for all ages
The worst and dumbest movie in the world
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Parent of 7, 7, 8, 11, and 14 year old
May 15, 2011
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I think it's pretty good.
What's so wrong with this movie? I think it's pretty cute!
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Teen, 16 years old
July 27, 2011
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AWESOME!!!!!
What are you morons talking about I loved this movie, I thought it was kind of cute. My friends and I watch this movie all the time and it's awesome! I barfed in the movie theater when I saw this movie when I was 11 years old because this movie was so funny! I find this movie (Especially the pizza dudes) To be very funny!
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Kid, 12 years old
May 22, 2011
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An overall good movie for tweens!
Yes, it is a good movie in my opinion. It is very funny and entertaining. I rate this title iffy for ages 7-9. The reason for this is because: First of all, a character dies of a coyote attack, which is really sad. It made me cry when I first watched it. At the end Otis fights the coyotes and gets injured along the way. A farmer is shown drinking and has a drunk face. Otis is in love with another cow which is pregnant. At the end the baby comes out. Obviously no sensitive parts are shown. Even though she is an animal, but still. A character gets worried that the baby might get stuck while coming out. There is also a mouse who likes another cow. Strange right? Anyway, this movie is best reserved for tweens and maybe even some teens.
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Parent of 17 year old
October 4, 2009
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theres lots of death and....
theres lots of death, fighting, and yes vilonce!!!! the movie and the story is good but it could have still made it too the big screen with a little less vilonce. and no drinking.
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| Topics: | horses and farm animals |
| Studio: | Paramount Pictures |
| Director: | Steve Oedekerk |
| Cast: | Andie MacDowell, Courteney Cox, Danny Glover, Kevin James, Sam Elliott |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 90 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | August 4, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | December 12, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | some mild peril and rude humor. |
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