"Clifford the Big Red Dog" never gets there, or even comes close: it's silly and slapsticky and slobbery, and comes off like a puppy just learning how to behave.ĭarby Camp plays Emily, a 12-year-old living in Harlem, who is picked on by her classmates for not being snobby or rich like them. After her wacky uncle Casey ("Jungle Cruise's" Jack Whitehall) takes her to a bizarre Central Park animal rescue set up by Mr. The goal here is "Paddington," the whimsical and charming 2014 film (and its equally adorable 2017 sequel), which was also based on a beloved series of children's books and managed to be funny, sweet, smart and full of heart. Or is it the terror? It can go either way when you're talking about a fire truck-red, brontosaurus-sized canine running wild in New York City. Connection is the key in "Clifford," and the movie - based on the popular series of children's books by Norman Bridwell - doesn't do a good enough job of making audiences feel the magic of a giant red dog.
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