[.ca] Barnyard (Widescreen)

\o3.5\c--You just might be amuse by this:
The kids enjoyed this and I guess that's all that matters. To me this film at times feels like it was made by the Farrelly Brothers. It's slapstick humor and it's wildly nutty behavior that makes it look like an R-rated comedy, makes it all the while more funny The story is sort of like a parody of Lion King. Farmers on a farm are keeping animals under their eye and well protected. And animals pretty much behave like, well, animals. But what happens when the farmers out. Well, the party begins, as these animals somehow behave more like humans, crazily partying around with the rest of the animals. And a carefree cow is held responsible for whatever goes on. He's in charge. And he needs to protect the farm from their enemies, the Coyotes. Otis the carefree cow, pretty much don't take it seriously. Ben, a cow who takes it very seriously is giving advice to Otis to grow up and all that. When Ben is no longer able to lead, Otis tries to keep order but the role of leader does not come as naturally for him. Without Ben to keep everyone in line, absolute mayhem breaks loose and it isn't long before the farmer begins to get to the bottom of the animals' secret--and the scheming coyotes begin to think that the farm could be theirs for the taking. Just don't take this film seriously, especially not the story. The problem with the film is that, we've seen it all before. They are either about animals, or insects, or well CARS. And this film has similarities with many animated films. The story is nothing new at all. And that is its drawback. And its approach is rather conventional with dumb looking characters that are half baked. But there are sweet moments that don't get too sentimental. Another weakness is it's weaker than expected animation. It's not fair to have such an average animation to a funny movie. If the film's animation was heighten to a better quality, it would've been better than it already was. However, I really liked the jokes, which seem to have been aimed at adults. But the animation was passable. The film has some really outrageously hilarious moments, giving you snort out loud laughs. The animals are more human-like than actual animals, and they love partying around, all night. They behave like those characters from Ace Ventura films or other Oedekerk films. In short, it's simply a mindless comedy with a lot of great laughs. What happens in the Barnyard stays in the Barnyard.

Very funny, adorable movie!:
There's been so many CGI movies coming out recently that I was beginning to get sick of them (ie Over the Hedge) and then this one came out and I absolutely love it! It's very funny and the music is great (makes you want to get up and dance!) The characters are all kind of pre-school, fisher pricey but they are all unique and wonderful. Highly recommend this movie for the whole family!

lyndak:
Movie was okay. Didn't anyone making the movie realize male cows are called bulls and do not have udders? Watched it with my kids and that just seemed wierd.

better than average as an animated film and an animated comedy:
i thought there were a few very funny moments in the movie.this movie is also touching in parts and i thought they achieved a good balance of humour and drama.while i wouldn't say it is hysterically funny,there are,like i said,some very funny moments.this movie is also a fun movie to watch.it is exciting,with plenty of action.this to me is a much better family movie than i had expected it to be. it tries very hard to achieve its goal of being an animated comedy(and succeeds often enough)rather than just an animated film."Barnyard" gets a 3/5

Party Animals Fall Flat:
Though heavy on star power This one runs out of steam In many parts it just rips off "The Lion King" in theme Respected father rules the roost Unworthy son's buck wild This is another one where fate Must tame a problem child Animals walk on their hind legs When humans aren't in sight They love a swingin' hoedown And can party through the night Coyotes in the hen house Steers start riding Hogs Other than a few sight gags This one goes to the dogs It should've been "Made for TV" A plot without a rudder Just seeing all those "teated" steers Induced a spinal shudder The soundtrack is the only thing That keeps this movie going Change the channel right away If you see this one showing Amanda Richards