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83 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Stack
    100
    The all-time great talking-pig movie, a lovely, intelligent gem of G-rated entertainment that is also rib-tickling funny.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    100
    A witty, stylish, beautifully made charmer of a family picture.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    90
    That rare movie that completely fulfills its admittedly modest aims.
  4. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    90
    A hilarious fantasy, about a plucky piglet that learns how to tend sheep, Babe is a barnyard charmer.
  5. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Susan Wloszczyna
    88
    Babe, a live-action fable about a valiant pig who conquers prejudice like a barnyard Jackie Robinson, is in a league of its own when it comes to enchantment.
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    80
    The movie maintains a refreshingly light touch in spinning a fable about individualism and conformity.
  7. Newsweek
    Reviewed by: Jack Kroll
    80
    It has a surprising charm.
  8. Variety
    Reviewed by: Leonard Klady
    80
    The achievement here is a thoroughly compelling story in which the underlying technological razzle-dazzle never intrudes.
  9. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    80
    A captivating comic allegory about daring to be different in the face of conformity.
  10. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Terrence Rafferty
    80
    A lovely, stubbornly idiosyncratic fable of aspiration and survival.
  11. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    80
    The characters (both animal and human) are solidly conceived, and the storytelling and visuals are expertly fashioned.
  12. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    78
    Perhaps one of the cutest children's films ever made.
  13. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    A movie made with charm and wit, and unlike some family movies it does not condescend, not for a second.
  14. San Francisco Examiner
    Reviewed by: Walter Addiego
    75
    A film that can be enjoyed by all ages and that insults no one's intelligence.
  15. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    75
    Through a mixture of imaginative storytelling, impressive animatronics, and irresistible cuteness, Babe casts a spell over all viewers -- young, old, or somewhere in between.
  16. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff(not credited)
    70
    Babe could charm the pants off the most unregenerate cynic.
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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. AndrewG
    10
    Heartwarming and beautifully made, with great special effects. I've always loved this film.
  2. PaulF
    10
    I rarely give a perfect score though I have given many 8's and 9's because I am extremely selective about which movies I watch. In this case babe really came through all the way to the end. Often movies can do well but kind of flub the ending by carrying on longer than the "Ah ha" moment. Babe however ended just right leaving you with glowing warm feelings. Babe was entertaining, funny, somewhat thought provoking, and even a tad spiritual. Babe really prods the viewer to reconsider how they think about animals. Even though these animals are obviously anthropomorphized the movie still manages to break through our preconceptions. I'm not sure how much of an animal rights bent this movie intended but for me it seemed obvious that deeper issues were implied. Ultimately though, even without much thought this is an easy movie to watch with its positive and wholesome values. I was heartened to see something so benign and at the same time well done movie (often a hard combination to be had) come out of Hollywood. In a time when it often seems almost anything goes this was a most welcome alternative.… Full Review »
  3. JoseS
    10
    A Perfect Film! Best animal movie ever, best kids film ever.. should have won Best Picture, much better than Titanic. Totally unique and unpredictable, with a giant heart, terrific voices and humor.… Full Review »
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