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Rugrats Go Wild
- Review Date: December 14, 2003
- PG
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2003
Common Sense Media says
Pleasant for kids, not too painful for parents.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the movie has a fair amount of potty humor, including jokes involving dog snot, bird poop, and barfing. Viewers see some bare baby tushes. Characters are in peril, but it's never really scary. A character who's bonked on the head loses his memory and thinks he's a child, which may be confusing or disturbing to some children. Parents may want to talk to children about some of the characters' behavior to make sure kids know they shouldn't imitate what they see.
What's the story?
The two worlds of the popular Klasky/Csupo Nickelodeon series come together when the Rugrats get shipwrecked on a deserted island and meet up with the Wild Thornberrys in what turns into a mildly pleasant mix of malapropisms and pop culture references, diaper humor, snippets of rock classics, a little adventure, and a message about cooperation, taking care of each other, and the importance of family.
Is it any good?
This animated tale is pleasant for the kids and not too painful for their parents. Bruce Willis adds enormous charm and energy to the story, and as soon as he is on board, we know that any day-saving that needs to be done will be in good hands.
The story reveals the differing in which people react when things go badly. At first, the adults blame each other but then they select a leader and begin to cooperate, which begs the question: How do we choose our heroes? In another worthwhile plotline, Debbie Thornberry lets her parents know that she wants to spend more time with them.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Angelica wants so badly to be able to boss people around and why it's so hard for her to be kind or generous.
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Potty humor galore!
The story line was great, the animation was really beautiful , the characters were familiar and fun, and believe it or not Rugrats meets Thornberrys made for an engaging story. The only problem was that every 3 minutes there was a poop, puke, or bugger (sp? I mean snot) joke which produced "Ooh gross!" from all the kids in the audience but not a lot of laughter. Wish the creators had just stuck to the story and left out the potty humor. Just showing the characters' warts and strengths in new situations was funny enough. And the ultimate message of triumphing over adversity through personal courage, caring, and comradarie would have made this a great kids film without being too trite or sappy. The potty humor made it a tainted experience. P.S. Bruce Willis will forever be associated in my mind with smelly behinds and dog poop!
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This is a cute movie for kids, but only see it once or twice...
This is a funny movie for kids ages 5-10 will enjoy. It's not great, but it could be worth seeing. I think there is some stupid toys and stuff that they advertise too much but I guess it's okay.
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Kids may like it
Not a great movie, but okay. Perfect for younger kids.
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Kid, 10 years old
April 26, 2011
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ah,the rugrats
this movie is about when the rugrats go on a trip.everything go's well untill they are in a shipwreck(mild violece).and the "rugrats"
get lost on a island.there they meet the thornberrys which is one of tommey's heros.there is some gross toliet humor jokes, about dog snot,bird poop,and barfing(off screen).also babys bottems are shown.i liked this movie(exept the barfing) and you will to!!!
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Best Rugrat Movie
This is the only Rugrat movie that made me laugh, excited, and interested. It is funny, cute, and good. Very cool.
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| Topics: | adventures |
| Studio: | Paramount Pictures |
| Director: | Kate Boutilier |
| Cast: | Bruce Willis, Jodi Carlisle, Nancy Cartwright |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 81 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | June 13, 2003 |
| DVD release date: | December 16, 2003 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | mild crude humor. |
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