{"id":8185,"date":"2021-11-10T01:51:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T08:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=8185"},"modified":"2021-11-11T11:58:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T18:58:27","slug":"clifford-the-big-red-dog-action-packed-filled-with-fun-adventures-based-on-the-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/clifford-the-big-red-dog-action-packed-filled-with-fun-adventures-based-on-the-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Clifford the Big Red Dog * Action-Packed, Filled With Fun Adventures Based On The Book"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.poster.2jpg.jpg?resize=155%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8186\" width=\"155\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.poster.2jpg.jpg?resize=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1 207w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.poster.2jpg.jpg?w=529&amp;ssl=1 529w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set out on an adventure that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat as our heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple. Based on the beloved Scholastic book character, Clifford will teach the world how to love big!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Benjamin P. comments, \u201c<em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em> is the kind of lightweight, zippy children\u2019s entertainment that keeps kids engaged and parents from eyeing the theater\u2019s exits.\u201d Giana N. adds, \u201c<em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em> is an action-packed film, filled with fun adventures and non-stop-entertainment. It\u2019s based off the original show from the 2000s, but it\u2019s made more modern. If you are a fan of the original <em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em>, then you will definitely enjoy this.\u201d Selene W. adds, \u201cThe message of this film is that love comes in many shapes and sizes.&nbsp; Being different doesn\u2019t exclude you from being loved, but rather expands love\u2019s possibilities.&nbsp; Clifford teaches Darby how love can bring new experiences and confidence when you allow it to grow.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clifford The Big Red Dog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giana N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LeSwwPu_4-s?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.c.jpg?resize=225%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8189\" width=\"225\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.c.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.c.jpg?resize=768%2C383&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.c.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Darby Camp stars in CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy Paramount Pictures.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em> is an action-packed film, filled with fun adventures and non-stop-entertainment. It\u2019s based off the original show from the 2000s, but it\u2019s made more modern. If you are a fan of the original <em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em>, then you will definitely enjoy this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The storyline follows Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) who is an outcast at her new school and, while her mom is away, she is being taken care of by her Uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) who is a bit irresponsible. On her way to school she comes across an animal petting tent and meets Clifford, a little red dog. One morning she wakes up and Clifford is ten feet tall. Emily needs to find a way to get Clifford small again before she gets into a whole lot of trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SPEVmaj4_os?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.e.jpg?resize=225%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8187\" width=\"225\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.e.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.e.jpg?resize=768%2C383&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.e.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Izaac Wang, Darby Camp and Jack Whitehall in CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite aspect of the film is that this one keeps to the same concept as the original show. Although Clifford starts out as a small puppy, he grows bigger and bigger the more he feels loved by Emily Elizabeth. And the bigger he gets, the more noticeable he is to everyone. Clifford is obviously animated and you know he\u2019s not real. However, the animation makes him look pretty realistic and he\u2019s so cute. I also like the relationships Emily had with her family and friends. Even though the officials claim Clifford belongs to someone else, the people that are closest to Emily stick with her until the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.d.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8188\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.d.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.d.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.d.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Izaac Wang in CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: K.C. Bailey<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite character is Uncle Casey because he is funny and fun to be around. He is hilarious when the time is right, and he also knows how to be serious, keep focused and get the job done when he needs to. The acting in this film is just really believable. With all the emotional and exciting scenes in this film, you\u2019ll find yourself entertained the whole time. You may even shed a tear while watching.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of <em>Clifford The Big Red Dog<\/em> is that it\u2019s okay to be different. Everybody is different and it\u2019s a normal thing. So we should just accept each other the way we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rate <em>Clifford The Big Red Dog <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 to 18, plus adults. It opens in theaters and on Paramount+ November 10, 2021. Be sure to check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Benjamin P. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em> is the kind of lightweight, zippy children\u2019s entertainment that keeps kids engaged and parents from eyeing the theater\u2019s exits. It doesn\u2019t stray away from what Clifford stands for, but it fundamentally misunderstands what has made Clifford\u2019s adventures iconic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qvkb4YhkGQc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) is a pre-teen on a scholarship at her private school, picked on by her classmates for her comparative lack of wealth. She trudges home each day, worn down by her classmates\u2019 ridicule, but that changes when her mom has to leave town and her unruly Uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) arrives. On the way to school, they come across a tent shrouded in mystery with an eccentric owner named Mr. Bridwell (John Cleese), and there they find a little red dog named Clifford. Casey lets his niece know she can\u2019t take the puppy home and, despite her sunken shoulders and the hanging head, she agrees. But little Clifford gets in her backpack and later she finds him. Emily wishes that she and the dog would grow big and strong so they could be protected from the world\u2019s cruelty. A tear tinged with magic runs down her face and brushes against Clifford\u2019s bright red fur and\u2014just like that!\u2014the next day, he\u2019s grown to his familiar grand size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RLl5T2y5gR4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Emily and Clifford\u2019s serenity is short-lived, and you can\u2019t keep a 10-foot dog a secret for long; from there, Emily, the dog and her uncle, dash back and forth across New York City in search of a home for Clifford as a genetics company wants to harness Clifford\u2019s traits for their next product and tries to capture him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SPEVmaj4_os?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em> gets lost in grounding their characters in the real world. The simplicity of the Clifford stories is part of what make these best-selling books so well-known and loved.&nbsp; As this story goes deeper into the corporate troubles of the genetics company, the fun of placing Clifford in the real world isn\u2019t developed, with the exception of Clifford chasing a giant inflatable ball across a park.&nbsp; Also, there is a bit of a message in this film that the minute you are made fun of, that you should put your aggressor through the same humiliation which did not sit right with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wyL45w0RXEw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<strong> 3<\/strong> out of 5 stars<\/em>and recommend it for ages 6 to 13 for some crude and rude humor as well as some cruelty toward a bully. <em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em>paws its way into theaters and onto Paramount+ November 10, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clifford the Big Red Dog&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Selene W., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DapSv7-MDpE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.a.jpg?resize=225%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8191\" width=\"225\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.a.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.a.jpg?resize=768%2C383&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.a.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Darby Camp and Jack Whitehall star in CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy Paramount Pictures.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adventure has never been bigger than in <em>Clifford the Big Red Dog,<\/em> based on the beloved Scholastic book series.&nbsp;&nbsp;This movie really grows on you as quickly as Clifford grows from a small puppy to a big red dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Clifford the Big Red Dog <\/em>is a story about Emily Elizabeth Howard (Darby Camp) who is gifted an adorable red puppy after she and her Uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) discover a magical pet rescuer (John Cleese) on their way to school.&nbsp; The puppy grows overnight into a big red dog and Emily Elizabeth and her uncle have many adventures trying to adjust to Clifford\u2019s new size and the various problems that arise.&nbsp; An antagonist shows up to seize Clifford for his scientific experiments. Emily Elizabeth and her friends rescue Clifford and, in the end, it is Clifford that rescues Emily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.f.jpg?resize=225%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8192\" width=\"225\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.f.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.f.jpg?resize=1024%2C540&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.f.jpg?resize=768%2C405&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.f.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Jack Whitehall in CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy Paramount Pictures.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite character is obviously Clifford, but I also enjoyed Jack Whitehall\u2019s (Uncle Casey) performance which is so humorous, especially the interesting situations as he tries to grow into his role as the supervising adult.&nbsp; Darby Camp (Emily Elizabeth) really shows a great deal of emotional depth as her &nbsp;special bond with Clifford grows along with his size.&nbsp; My favorite scene is the one where Clifford is playing fetch with a blow-up ball in New York City\u2019s Central Park.&nbsp; I really enjoyed all of the New York scenery and characters from the Big Apple which add to the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of this film is that love comes in many shapes and sizes.&nbsp; Being different doesn\u2019t exclude you from being loved, but rather expands love\u2019s possibilities.&nbsp; Clifford teaches Darby how love can bring new experiences and confidence when you allow it to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rate <em>Clifford the Big Red Dog<\/em> 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 10, plus adults who will enjoy the humor as well.&nbsp;The film is available in theaters and on Paramount+ November 10, 2021. Don\u2019t miss this classic story as it come to life!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set out on an adventure that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat as our heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple. Based on the beloved Scholastic book character, Clifford will teach the world how to love big! <\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Benjamin P. comments, \u201cClifford the Big Red Dog is the kind of lightweight, zippy children\u2019s entertainment that keeps kids engaged and parents from eyeing the theater\u2019s exits.\u201d Giana N. adds, \u201cClifford the Big Red Dog is an action-packed film, filled with fun adventures and non-stop-entertainment. It\u2019s based off the original show from the 2000s, but it\u2019s made more modern. If you are a fan of the original Clifford the Big Red Dog, then you will definitely enjoy this.\u201d Selene W. adds, \u201cThe message of this film is that love comes in many shapes and sizes.  Being different doesn\u2019t exclude you from being loved, but rather expands love\u2019s possibilities.  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