I watched Babe quite often as a child. I don't know really why, I just did-that's kids for yah. But as I have grown older, I have found the film's charms not as alluring. While it is fun and I liked it's unusual sense of humor, I thought it was drowned out by the uneventful story and a cop out ending. Babe: Pig in the City however-no pun intended- is a different kind of animal all together. A few months after the original, Babe accidentally injures the farmer and because of that, a chain of events unfold that might cause them to lose the farm. The Farmer's wife decide then to enter Babe into a sheep herding contest to win some money but due to all sorts of confusion, they wind up stuck at a big city simply called Metropolis-a compilation of major cities from around the world- instead. Babe gets mixed up with some weird animals like a lame dog, a choir of cats and a family of mischievous chimpanzee bandits who are owned by Mickey Rooney-of all people. The story itself is pretty crazy and even hard to follow if you aren't paying attention. But that's the charm of this picture. It's controlled chaos. It is trying to go for this larger-than-life slapstick epic with colorful visuals. In that way, I think it is better than the original, Babe: Pig in the City's story is just as thin as the original but it contains the same sense of humor only amplified to 11. It's also much darker than the original kids film which I think more children need to be exposed to. The world is pretty messed up but that doesn't mean you can't be a good person. Babe: Pig in the City is certainly underrated and deserves much more attention just for it's quirky charm.

George Miller might not be the most prolific of film-makers, but he sure is one of the most versatile: how many other directors can you name who are just as adept at films about talking animals as they are with gritty, brutal, post apocalyptic action flicks? When Miller first made the move from Mad Max to a sheep-herding pig, I was suitably gob-smacked, but nowhere near as flabbergasted as when I saw what he came up with for the sequel…Rather than simply repeat the formula that made the first Babe movie such a success, Miller dared to take his lovable porcine pal into surprisingly disturbing territory, fusing the macabre with the magical and the saccharine with the sinister, the action taking place in a bizarre, nightmarish world that wouldn't seem out of place in a Jeunet and Caro movie. Rather unsurprisingly, the film left many fans of the first film feeling somewhat confused and dismayed, unable to accept this altogether darker, more surreal vision.Their loss! With stunning set design, breath-taking costumes, and superb special effects, the creativity and imagination on display in Pig In The City far exceeds that of the original, while Miller's superb story-telling delivers emotional highs and lows, thought-provoking morality, and lots of laughs. As for the claim that the story is too dark for most children, has nobody ever seen The Wizard of Oz? Like that film, this is a brilliant piece of fantasy cinema that, if there is any justice, will eventually and deservedly be recognised as the masterpiece it most definitely is.

This takes place right after the contest of the original movie. Babe and Farmer returns to the farm. One day Babe's curiosity causes Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell) to be severely hurt. The farm starts to get into trouble with the bank, and Mrs Farmer Hoggett (Magda Szubanski) is forced to take Babe to another contest. On the way they got into trouble with airport security and they're stuck in the big bad city.This is an ugly movie. No matter how bright the picture is, the city is full of uncaring mean-spirited people. It is completely opposite of the nice fun gentle hopeful spirit of the original. The exterior shots have it's fanciful charm, but the interior of the hotel is just completely artificial. Also the movie misses the presence of James Cromwell. He's only in the movie for about 15 minutes. He provides the steadying influence of his acting prowess. Without him, all that's left is the animals and Esme doing some funny bits.

I don't care what anyone says, in my personal opinion, Babe Pig in the City is one of the best movies ever made. Now I will admit that the incredibly indescribable tone is a bit polarizing or whatever you call it for some people but I think it works. The story is fun. The characters are actually likable and interesting. But what really sets Babe Pig in the City apart is the visuals, music, and cinematography. Babe Pig in the City is (for me personally) the best looking movie I have ever seen in my life. I am not exaggerating st all. I have seen Blade Runner. I have seen all 3 Lord of the Rings movies multiple times. I have seen Avaturd. Anyway, Babe Pig in the City has such an imaginative,creative world to it that I just can't help but praise like a fan boy.Yes, it will be polarizing to some but just hear me out, give this amazing movie a shot because it more than deserves it. It is also I would also like to openly admit, that this is one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. And one of my dreams is that this movie gets put in the Criterion Collection. I'm not just over hyping because of nostalgia.I didn't see this movie until I was 14. No joke. 10/10= Fantastic!