There were a lot of lazy reused recycle hand drawn cels shots, throughout this movie. Miracles do happen! She is a 2nd grade teacher. Even the adults might still get into it. Oh my crikey, does it ever. Following this, Homer decides to enter Wilbur in the county fair for the summer. Debbie Reynolds as Charlotte was radiant and versatile. TERRIFIC!, though Charlotte decides to shorten it to one TERRIFIC. It felt a bit distracting. Fern sadly says good-bye to Wilbur as he is sold down the street to her uncle, Homer Zuckerman. A great combination for the matronly spider. He felt a bit too disturbing in some of the sentimentality and over needy. I agree with the fans and the critics with all of the praise. But keep tissues on hand for both you and the kids. White's children's novel to the big screen. This was one of my favourite books when I was growing up. I have no clue why this cover art has nothing to do with the movie. In conclusion, I highly recommend this very touching movie about a special friendship for all ages to anyone who hasn't seen it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2015. I love this movie as much now, at 32, as I did as a child! While being what many would consider somewhat a condensed version of the original story, this is a charming rendition all the same. Who knew that a spider could bring on tears? As far as animation goes, Charlotte's Web proves once again that it's all about story; the most beautiful animation in the world can't save a lousy story...no matter what. I wish they would make more movies like this than all the fancy computer effect movies of today. lmbo I was looking on IMDb for cast lists and was pleasantly surprised to realize I remembered some of the names. After one night there, Charlotte sends Templeton to the trash pile on another errand to gather another word for her next message, in which he returns with the word, HUMBLE. I now have my own child and have read him the story so many times. "[19] Variety called the film "heartwarming entertainment" with "imaginative and clever" animation. The incident attracts publicity among Homer's neighbors who deem the praise to be a miracle. When I was a little girl, I used to cry every time Fern had to give up Wilber. White book I remembered from childhood, but it's head and shoulders above most of the animated fare of its time. So when a barn spider befriends a lonely pig, an odd couple is born which serves a purpose for both of their lives. White. Brilliant interpretation of this classic book, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2020. It was a bit off-putting. Her class and the other 2nd grade classes read the book over the past few weeks. A classic film for kids. A good example of this, is Wilbur. I have a particular fondness for this film and think it has a little something more special than the newer non cartoon version.