Gordy

Movie review by Tracy Moore, Common Sense Media
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age 6+

Talking pig adventure with a bit of a scare.

G 1995 90 minutes
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The parents' guide to what's in this movie.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Gordy is essentially a sweet family comedy about a talking pig trying to save his family from the slaughterhouse and the friends he makes along the way, but it includes tearful scenes of child and parent (both animal and human) separation, the death of a grandparent, a mother with questionable parenting skills, and some peril. In an opening scene, a baby pig is separated from his mother, father, and siblings, who are implied to be sent to a slaughterhouse. In another scene, a young boy nearly drowns and is rescued. A grandparent passes away midway through the film, and throughout the movie, the boy's mother is portrayed as somewhat shallow, fame-seeking, and dim-witted. The movie also includes a kidnapping plot to toss the pig into the river and a brief fistfight.

Community Reviews

poppinsfan
poppinsfan Adult
August 14, 2015
age 6+

A wholesome family movie, but a bit dark

I was not a fan of the scary slaughterhouse scenes. I also don't like country music. But this is a wholesome family film overall. Just watch out for the violence. Overall: 8/10

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Too much violence
advocatewhat'sright
advocatewhat'sright Adult
May 27, 2013
age 6+

Cute and cuddly pig film

Gordy may not be a masterpiece, but so what? I know Babe is the better pig film from the same year, but Gordy is still really cute, cuddly, and loveable. The film contains solid messages about friendship and family, and kids can learn about public relations, advertising, and what a CEO is/does. The violent moments are less scary than they were in, say, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and there is also a good balance of humor and country music to soften it up a little. If Gordy had come out more recently (especially after critical failures like The Hangover Part III and The Host), had better publicity, a bigger budget, and better talking animal effects, it could have become MUCH more successful from critics and audiences, and made more money. The country music in the movie is also solid. Gordy is available to watch on Netflix. 7.75/10 UPDATE ON AUGUST 1: I have changed my mind. Gordy is no longer a 4 star film. It's 5 stars! Why? Because I just watched the latest episode of Nick's newest failure, The Haunted Hathaways! Gordy is now as good as Charlotte's Web in comparison! And T.U.F.F. Puppy is as good as Old SpongeBob!

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
Too much violence
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What's the Story?

A talking pig named GORDY must find his mother, father, and five siblings before they meet an untimely end at the slaughterhouse. Along the way, he finds friends in an up-and-coming singer, Jinnie Sue, her father Luke, and cousin Jake (Green Acres' Tom Lester), and a young boy named Hanky, and dodges foes such as a scheming business manager set on getting rid of him at any cost.

Is It Any Good?

This zippy adventure about a talking pig's mission to find his family has a few fun elements: lively country music, a brush with fortune and fame, a bit of suspense, and comically dodged mishaps. Kids will no doubt be entertained by the talking animals, cute pigs, and loads of adventure.

Parents, however, should note the parent and child separation and the death of a grandparent as key concerns, as well as the scariness factor of the impending violence of the slaughterhouse, which is teased throughout the movie. If the audience is old enough to handle that potentially squeamish subject, Gordy is otherwise a passable 90 minutes of animal-talking antics.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about friendship. Gordy makes friends and enemies in his search for his family. What does he learn about friendship along the way?

  • The role of fame and fortune comes up often in Gordy. How do different characters react to fame and fortune in the movie?

  • What can you do to help animals in trouble in your community?

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