Clifford the Big Red Dog

About Clifford the Big Red Dog

A live-action/CGI hybrid adaptation of the eponymous beloved children's book by Norman Bridwell, 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' released in 2021 is an adventure-comedy that centers around a young girl named Emily Elizabeth, her love for a small red puppy that turns enormous overnight, and their adventures in New York City.

Making / Production

The movie is produced by Paramount Pictures and Entertainment One, and directed by Walt Becker. Filming began in June 2019 and took place largely in New York City and surrounding areas, to capture the essence of metropolis as seen from Clifford's towering perspective.

Actors

• Darby Camp as Emily Elizabeth - The young girl who adopts Clifford, portrayed with a heartwarming blend of optimism, bravery, and kindness.
• Jack Whitehall as Uncle Casey - Emily's fun loving uncle, brings entertaining energy.
• John Cleese as Mr. Bridwell - The magical animal rescuer, portrayed by Cleese with his iconic humor and charisma.
• Tony Hale as Zach Tieran - The movie's antagonist, presented adeptly as the obsessive corporate villain.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first movie from the 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' franchise to be live-action/CGI adaptation.
• The movie was originally set to release in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• John Cleese's character Mr. Bridwell shares his last name with the author of the original Clifford books, Norman Bridwell.

Quotes

• Emily: "You don't need to be big, to be big."
• Uncle Casey: "We're in New York. It's big or bust, baby!"
• Zach Tieran: "I definitely knew I needed a better plan, this was not it."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score is composed by John Debney, adding a magical and nostalgic touch to the film.
• Popular songs like "Big Time" by Kim Wilde and "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood add to the movie's light and fun tone.