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Curious George (2006)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A simple, sweet, sometimes silly monkey tale.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Rambunctious monkey and lonely man learn to appreciate one another's inclination for adventure.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Slapsticky falls and jumps; monkey antics include painting on apartment walls, stealing and flying away on balloons, projecting himself to look large like King Kong (this leads to chaos in the streets).
  • Sexy stuff:

    Some flirting between Ted and Maggie, a kiss at the end.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Obvious Dole plug (crates of fruit marked clearly); Volkswagen.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Curious George (2006)

Parents need to know that there isn't a lot to be concerned about here. There are some product placements, some flirting, moral ambiguity, and an emotionally intense scene in which George is removed -- at the Man in the Yellow Hat's request -- by animal control. One man schemes to replace a museum with a profitable parking lot. Ted himself tries to fool the museum patrons with a fraud, something he is not punished for. An apartment building manager roughly chases the monkey from room to room, then evicts Ted, who has to sleep on a park bench that night.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what they liked about the movie and if anything scared them. They can ask what makes George so curious. Is he a troublemaker or does he just act like a kid? Older kids can talk about how Ted's relationship with George changes -- what does Ted realize George brings to his life? Families could also compare this movie to the books upon which it's based, and about which one they prefer and why.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    my son loved it!

    Brought my 2 1/2 yr old to see this in the movie. It was his 1st movie, it was free so I figured if he didnt sit still we would just leave the theater. Well, he sat and watched it from beginning to end. Wouldnt leave until every last name went by in the credits. Got to buy the DVD now.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Good Family Movie

    really funny it is a really good family movie!!!! i give it 5 stars!!!!

  3. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    "Perfect for any kid."

    I wish I could have seen this in theaters. The animation was superb and the story was pretty good. its no argument that this movie is perfect for all ages, and for anyone who likes monkeys.

  4. I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    The best, but not as Christian as it should be (no offense)

    It was a very good movie. It has good messages, but it also has commercialism. There is a lot of talk about Zagawa, an idol, which is against the Ten Commandments, but it was good.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great for the whole Family!

    The movie is a great family film!

  7. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Enjoyable despite multiple viewings

    Our boys loves this and watch it repeatedly. Despite the multiple (and multiple) viewings, it's still very sweet and enjoyable. The songs grew on us too.

  8. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message

    We didn't like it.

    By the time the man in the yellow hat was in the dinosaurs mouth and all the talk about the idol having magical powers my 3 year old twin were scared and wanted to turn it off so we never even finished the movie.

  9. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Alaska
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 4.0

    Wonderful for All Ages!

    Very funny and touching film. All the kids love it, and their parents enjoyed it as well.

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    I like it

    I like this movie. I wondered if they showed it on PBS Kids.

  11. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great movie for toddlers & their parents

    My two year old actually sat through the whole movie at the theater and laugh so much, other adults started laughing with him. He also loves the soundtrack from Jack Johnson.

  12. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Monkey Mania

    I love the movie and the show too and at the begining of themovie watched the movie on On Demand it cost money but it was worth it.

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Very very cute!!

    I don't actually like the Curious George book because I am a primatologist and the man with the yellow hat just takes George from Africa. Well, they solved that problem in this movie, and it's very well done! It's a very cute and fun movie and my preschooler loves it and laughs a lot, and there is nothing objectionable in this movie. Just good old-fashioned fun and a cute story.

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great family feel good movie, with few "scary" scenes

    We really enjoyed this movie with our 3 year old and 5 year old children. George is adorable and so are the adults in the film. My 3 year old was a little concerned about the very large doorman who get angry about having a monkey in the building and he was a little worried about the thunder and lightening but luckily neither of those scenes last for too long.

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A very clean and nice movie.

    This a wonderful family movie. No parent guidence needed. Goerge learned a good lesson. You can use it to teach your kids in a fun way.

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Love the Monkey!

    My three year old loves the PBS show Curious George so when this showed up on HBO we taped it and he has seen it a thousand times. He giggles and laughs and my 7 year old actually likes it. My husband and I like it to. In the end it is people that matter the most. I think the man learned the most in the movie. GREAT GREAT family movie!

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    good clean movie

    curious george is apropiot for all ages above 2 and up. will ferrel and drew barymore did a good job in this movie.

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    One of the best

    I'm 13 and 1/2 now, and I loved this movie. It's perfect for any age. I fail to see how this gets 3 stars instead of 5. I think the American public should take a break from sex and violence and watch this. Don't get me wrong, I love American Pie and Deuce Bigalow as much as the next guy. However, It's sometimes good to watch a kid movie every once and a while. No matter who you are, SEE THIS MOVIE!!!

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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