BABE: The GalLant pig
James
Cromwell, Magda Szubanski
Voices
of Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes
Universal
Pictures; Directed by Chris Noonan
Rated
G; 94 minutes; 1995
Based on Dick King-Smith’s beloved
children’s novel, BABE is the story of an intelligent swine whose talents in
sheep herding just might save him from the slaughterhouse. Featuring
live-action comedy with state-of-the-art special effects and performances by
animal actors, BABE is an inventive, heartwarming film.
ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER
REVIEWS
"BABE is a charmer."
- Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"The special effects are
beautifully effective."
- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Absolutely enchanting."
- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA
"A surprisingly hip and hilarious
movie."
- Barbara and Scott Siegel, SIEGEL
ENTERTAINMENT SYNDICATE
"Irresistible. The special effects
are beautifully effective."
- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"BABE is the rocky of all
pigs."
- Jim Ferguson, PREVUE CHANNEL
"An instant classic. Whimsical,
funny and insightful."
- Jack Garner, GANNETTNEWSSERVICE
"A must-see for the whole family!
One funny, funny movie!"
- Lisa Petrillo, WLPG-TV
"BABE is a charmer."
- Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Two surprising and delighted
thumbs up. It’s wonderful."
- SISKEL & EBERT
"Fresh, original and funny. An
absolute delight."
- Leonard Maltin, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT
"A triumph . . . hilarious,
thrilling and wildly inventive."
- Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST
"A surprisingly hip and hilarious
movie."
- Barbara and Scott Siegel, SIEGEL
ENTERTAINMENT SYNDICATE
"A true cinematic marvel! After
you’ve seen it—you still won’t believe it!"
- Bob Shaw, KTVU
"An instant classic. Whimsical,
funny and insightful."
- Jack Garner, GANNETTNEWSSERVICE
"Irresistible. The special effects
are beautifully effective."
- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"A remarkable movie. BABE is
brilliant."
- Wade Major, ENTERTAINMENT TODAY
"A sweet surprise."
- Jami Bernard, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
"Amazing, amusing and altogether
wonderful."
- Dennis Cunningham, CBS
"The greatest!"
- Liz Smith, NEWSDAY
ONE SHEET LINER
A little pig goes along way.
AWARDS
WINNER Best Picture - Comedy - Golden
Globe Award
1996 - 68TH ACADEMY AWARDS® WINNER -
Best Visual Effects