Babe [G]

Taken from the breeding pen as an innocent piglet, Babe is whisked away to the farm of an eccentric man of few words, Farmer Hoggett, whose wife sees the little piggy as nothing more than a Christmas dinner. But as Babe’s innocence, kind heart, and generosity change the lives of all the farms’ inhabitants, Hoggett develops a bond with him and challenges the laws of normality and tradition by entering him in the most prestigious sheep dog competition. 

Based on the novel by Dick King-Smith, Babe is a heart-warming and timeless tale of innocence, curiosity, friendship, and bravery. Filled with memorable characters, a beautiful script, wonderful music, and the occasional bit of comedy, Babe has rightfully made it into The Book and is a film that I am very proud to have in my collection. 

Taken from the breeding pen as an innocent piglet, Babe is whisked away to the farm of an eccentric man of few words, Farmer Hoggett, whose wife sees the little piggy as nothing more than a Christmas dinner. But as Babe’s innocence, kind heart, and generosity changes the lives of the farms’ inhabitants, Hoggett develops a bond with the pig and, after seeing him do wonders on the field, challenges the laws of normality and tradition by entering him in the most prestigious sheep dog competition. 

Aw, I just love this movie. It’s a wonderful story that is heart-warming and completely innocent. The script was just wonderful, with a little bit of satire that smacks a little of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Clever and genuine with narrations by Roscoe Lee Browne, the script of the movie is what gives the film its power. 

What is most incredible about this movie is the use of animatronics. The mixture of animatronics and live animals are mixed together seamlessly and, no matter how old you are, you truly believe that these animals are talking with a voice and an understanding entirely their own. It’s absolutely amazing technology. 

Starring James Cromwell and Magda Szubanski, and featuring the voice talents of Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margoyles, Hugo Weaving, Miriam Flynn, and Danny Mann, Babe is a timeless classic that’s filled with innocence, curiosity, hierarchy, comedy, and live animals. It has to be one of the most deeply moving films of the 90s and one that every film buff should have in their collection. 

That'll do Pig. That'll do.