I remember the books when I was a kid of Clifford the Big Red Dog, and after all the kids books being made into films, I was not surprised that Clifford was made.

My only problem with this film is Jack Whitehall, he's not terrible but moments where he tries to be funny, he isn't. Trying to be Topher Grace and Zachery Levi mixed together and it doesn't get many laughs. The effects with Clifford are very done, really has you convinced. Darby Camp is a delight here, so was John Cleese and Russell Wong. If anybody read the books, I believe you'll feel like a kid again watching this.

Clifford The Big Red Dog is a 2021 live action adaptation based on the cartoon show of the same name and stars Jack Whiteshall,Darcy Camp Tony Hale and John Cleese.

A young girl named Emily Elizabeth Howard(Darcy Camp),meets a mysterious animal rescuer played by John Cleese who gives Emily a red dog who would later turn big. But when an evil scientist wants Emily's dog for a genetic experiment as part of his genetic company,its up to Emily and her goofy uncle Casey(Jack Whiteshall) along with Emily's friend Owen to save Clifford.

Overall I enjoyed this film. Sure the CGI on the dog is noticeable and it's a tad silly but honestly I think the critics were quite harsh about this film as they gave it a bad review on it. If your a dog lover like me do give it a watch. Also stars David Alan Grier and Paul Rodriguez.

7/10.

First five minutes were OK. Could't tell if it was a puppy dyed (hopefully safely) red or CGI. Decided it was CGI after it grew about 15x in one half day. That's like a 5' person becoming 75'. Lots of stereotypes, e.g abandoned puppy; bullying; morality tale; a dummkopf character as reluctant assistant; evil scientists; cute girl to the rescue w/expected parental obstruction to overcome w/cuteness. Not realistic teaching to kids, e.g that rapid growth; that size (bones can't support weight; no pooping or eating shown.

Studio, with a bit of effort, could have created something more creative.