Curious George (2006)
69 %
Reviews Counted: 97 Fresh: 67 Rotten:30 Average Rating: 6.1/10
Consensus:
Curious George is a bright, sweet, faithful adaptation of the beloved children’s books.
Runtime: 88 mins
Theatrical Release: Feb 10, 2006 Wide
Box Office: $58,336,565
Synopsis: Resisting the temptations that so many recent kids' movies have succumbed to, CURIOUS GEORGE stays true to the innocently playful spirit of the beloved, brilliantly simple children's books by H.A. Rey, eschewing ironic asides, gross-out comedy, and pop culture references. Barely... [More]
Genre: Childrens
Starring: Will Ferrell, Joan Plowright, David Cross, Drew Barrymore, Eugene Levy
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11/01/07
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George's character has been intensely cutesified here, with little of the subversive edge which remains the secret of his lasting appeal.
03/01/07
The welcome absence of strained cleverness qualifies as one of its biggest virtues.
02/02/07
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01/27/07
George is just so darn cute with his big eyes and bright smile and perpetually sunny disposition, he's pretty much impossible to resist.
12/29/06
A decent distraction for the young ones, it also seems content to be merely that.
10/13/06
A great kids' film, and a vehicle for a beloved character that will hopefully send parents scurrying to the bookstore for the genuine article.
09/11/06
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08/18/06
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Inocente como seu público-alvo (as crianças menores), é um filme cuja base reside no carinho entre seus dois personagens principais. E, embora isto não gere uma narrativa exatamente intensa, conquista pelo calor de seus sentimentos.
07/23/06
The whole thing might be a bit more bearable were it not for the tooth-rotting sweetness of Jack Johnson's songs, which are all about learning by doing, and how important it is to have friends, and other such guff.
05/30/06
Based on the classic series of children's books by Margret and HA Rey, this gently comical animated movie perfectly catches the tone of the adventure tales. It's a charming little film that shouldn't be left to children.
05/27/06
A shock for those expecting grown-up laughs, Curious George is that rarest of breeds: a kids' film through and through.
05/26/06
Enjoyable, brightly coloured and sharply written animation that will delight its target audience while leaving accompanying adults pleasantly surprised.
05/25/06
Director Matthew O’Callaghan supplies a bright, cheerful look that will please small kids, but parents hardly need rush them to the theater; the video will do just as well.
05/12/06
It is a sweet, simple movie with a sweet, simple message: that children see the world differently and have much to teach the people who love them.
03/04/06
Cute but never cloying, uncomplicated but not simple-minded, 'Curious George' is as light, energetic and satisfying as a flip through one of the storybooks that bear his name.
02/22/06
Small children might enjoy the title character's slapstick antics, but there's not much here to satisfy adults seeking a dose of nostalgia.
02/21/06
Curious about the family fare that's out there? Well, wonder no more: "Curious George" is the perfect outing for every member of your household.
02/18/06
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