“The CGI animals are rendered with such care that many viewers will swear they’re real creatures. (In fact, they sometimes are, but figuring out where the computer animators become involved is a perplexing proposition. That’s how good the finished product is.) Charlotte is a curious mix of the creepy and the comforting. She looks like a spider, but the close-ups of her face soften the negative impressions many have when dealing with arachnids, and the soothing, familiar tones of Julia Roberts’ voice further humanize Charlotte. A great deal of care was taken in making sure children wouldn’t be made uneasy by the spider while still allowing her to be recognizable as what she is. Most of the other animals appear as they are. . .Charlotte’s Web has all the requisite elements that a family film needs to succeed and endure: humor, drama, pathos, and an emotionally satisfying ending. Despite its flaws, none of which are burdensome, Charlotte’s Web deserves to thrive both now in theaters and in the years to come on DVD.” – James Berardinelli. Movie Reels. Charlotte’s Web Movie Review.