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I grew up in the 70s and if you did too then you remember the Scholastic book fairs. This is where I was introduced to Clifford The Big Red Dog. I ordered my first Clifford The Big Red Dog book and I was hooked, I was in love with this big red dog and of course, wanted a dog just like him!
So when I heard that they were making a movie about Clifford, I was excited but also worried about how it was gonna work. How would they capture Clifford for the big screen? What would he look like? Would he be the Clifford that I knew from the books and show? I was able to watch a screening of the movie and all those questions were answered.
In Clifford the Big Red Dog we get a glimpse right off the bat of where Clifford comes from and how he ends up with Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp). It doesn’t really follow the original story from Norman Bridwell, although Mr. Bridwell plays a prominent role in the film. It does follow one thing, that Emily’s love makes Clifford grow. I was already teary-eyed at the beginning of the film and then midway was full-on tears, so be prepared as a fan of Clifford and dogs in general.
Emily’s Uncle Casey, Jack Whitehall, a consummate screw-up is in charge of Emily while her mother is away. He takes her to school one morning and they come across an animal rescue tent helmed by the eccentric Mr. Bridwell (John Cleese) where they meet Clifford. Uncle Casey tells her that she can’t have a dog after much pleading on her part, and they go their way only for Emily to find Clifford in her backpack when she gets home later that day.
At this point, Clifford was still tiny, this is until Emily makes a wish before going to bed that finds him huge in the morning. This starts the fun. Once Emily has Clifford, the whole city seems to be after him! Her landlord, Mr. Packard (David Alan Grier) discovers her secret as does the whole entire neighborhood, as well as a nefarious owner of Lifegrow, a genetics company played masterfully by Tony Hale.
The chase is then on for Clifford, some want to save him and some want him for devious reasons. It’s a fun romp through the city as we meet the rest of the awesome cast like Emily’s friend Owen Yu, (Izaac Wang ), Sanchez (Paul Rodriguez) the bodega owner, Kenan Thompson as Clifford’s veterinarian, and Rosie Perez as Lucille
Again, there are a couple of scenes that will tear your heart out. If you love animals in any way shape or form, seeing the expression in Clifford’s face which they manage to do really nicely, is gonna pull at your heartstrings. Have some tissues ready.
Overall this movie is super cute and does Clifford justice. From the impeccable CGI to the storyline, I felt like I could be reading this story in my little Clifford the Big Red Dog storybooks. You will definitely fall in love with Clifford all over again.
Celebrate the movie with these fun Clifford the Big Red Dog printables.
Experience Clifford the Big Red Dog in theaters and on Paramount+ (Try it FREE) on November 10th.
When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set out on an adventure that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat as our heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple. Based on the beloved Scholastic book character, Clifford will teach the world how to love big! Rated PG
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We love Clifford!
I guess I’m a little older,don’t remember him when I was a little girl growing up.
I loved seeing Clifford books at the book fair for my girls! And of course, we watched the cartoon as well. That was their must see TV!
No I am OLD so never saw it. But I have saw the commercials on it
I have read the books to my kids and we watch the Clifford show.
I read Clifford books and loved them and also watched Clifford when I was a kid.
Yes I love to read Clifford books and watched Clifford when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed them both!
Yes use to watch the show and read the books.
Yes, I read the books when I was a kid. I have a new batch of them for my own kids.
I know when I was little I read Clifford books but I have to say, I can not remember watching the show. I did watch the show and read the books with my kids and do the same with my granddaughter now.
Yes! My kids love it too.
My boys always loved Clifford…now my nephew does. So fun!
Don’t recall when I was a young girl, but I do recall reading the book with both of my sons.
I read lots of Clifford books as a child and now my children have a few!
My sons watched Clifford when they were younger.
I remember my sister and I doing both!
aw I used to read them as a kid! thanks for the chance, we would love to watch the movie
Yes, I think I used to watch the cartoons.
Both and we still watch today now thst my grandson is here
Clifford was a big hit in our house when my children were little. I saved all the books and now my grandchildren love him, too.
It’s been awhile, but yes I totally remember Clifford being one of the books in rotation that I would enjoy reading!
I used to love Clifford as a kid. It brings back so many childhood memories
I had several Clifford books when I was younger
Watched it quite often and watched dvd’s of it with my kids over the years
Clifford was definitely my childhood! I had both the books and I would watch the animated T.v show as well 🙂
My daughter read them as a child and we loved them.
Yes I love Clifford books and loved the show when I was a kid. I still do love it and have introduced it to my kids too.
I remember the books but don’t recall reading them when I was younger and never watched the cartoon.
Absolutely, I love these books!
Yes! My girls and I ♥ Clifford!
I loved the Clifford Books. I cannot wait for the movie.
Yes, I read Clifford books as a kid.
Yup, grew up with the books.
My favorite is tummy trouble
Little ones love Glifford.
I did – and my daughter wants to see this so bad – she is blind but loves the content
Yes! We love Clifford at our house. I grew up with the books and are passing them on to my daughter 🙂
Yes! I have 4 kids and we have watched Clifford for a LONG time. We used to watch the PBS Clifford all of the time when my teenagers were little! Now my youngest ones can enjoy it too!
I read Clifford the Big Red Dog when I was small and then I read the books to my kids! Love Clifford so much!
I read ALL the books and now with my kids we watch the shows!
Yes and I still have all the books
No but my kids did
Of course, Clifford books were a big part of my kids and now my grandchildren’s lives growing up.
My children loved the Clifford Books when they were young. We probably still have some of them.
no, did not read it.
I never read the books, but I watched the cartoon all the time when I was younger. I loved Clifford and his friends.
Yes, we read the books. Loved them!
Yes! I loved Clifford books when I was a little girl. My daughters are 6 and 8 years old, and now they read these books. We are so excited for this movie!
I never get chance to read it in India
Yes and read to my kid’s and now our grandkid’s. A family tradition!!!