The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)
80 %
Reviews Counted: 83 Fresh: 66 Rotten:17 Average Rating: 6.7/10
Consensus:
A pleasant enough kids flick that adults may even enjoy.
Runtime: 80 mins
Theatrical Release: Dec 20, 2002 Wide
Box Office: $39,766,440
Synopsis: The plucky, pigtailed Eliza Thornberry (voiced by Lacey Chabert) and her high-strung chimpanzee pal (Tom Kane) are out to stop some poachers in this feature film version of the Nickelodeon TV cartoon show. While her family is off on a trek through the Serengeti in their high-tech,... [More]
Genre: Childrens
Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Jodi Carlisle, Lacey Chabert, Tim Curry, Rupert Everett
Director: Jeff McGrath, Cathy Malkasian
Screenwriter: Kate Boutilier
Producer: Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, Paul Germain
Composer: Randy Kerber, Drew Neumann
Screenwriter: Kate Boutilier
Producer: Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, Paul Germain
Composer: Randy Kerber, Drew Neumann
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Top Critic
The film's draughtsmanship is more than adequate, the voicing of the characters excellent, and the songs are way above average for such fare.
05/20/08
A decent soundtrack rounds off a surprisingly engaging and energetic little-kids' adventure.
01/26/06
Amenable parents can watch this with the little ones instead of just using the DVD or VHS tape as a virtual nanny . . .
11/14/03
Adults will be bored into slumber, and even kids deserve something with a little more bite.
09/06/03
Evokes a little of the fear that parents have for the possible futures of their children--and the sometimes bad choices mothers and fathers make in the interests of doing them good.
04/20/03
It may not pull off any state-of-the art animation coups, but The Wild Thornberrys Movie understands that strong characters and involving storytelling are still the bottom line in a quality kids' film.
02/11/03
The animation may not be in the same class as The Lion King, but co-directors Jeff McGrath and Cathy Malkasian deserve praise for their attempts to render Africa's wildlife as authentically as possible.
01/29/03
This is thoroughly entertaining with an important message. And with its above-average animation it's also well worth seeing on a big screen.
01/16/03
One of the more intelligent children's movies to hit theaters this year.
01/10/03
Eliza repeatedly proves herself as an exemplary avatar of The Right Stuff. You go, girl!
01/06/03
The drumbeat behind the Thornberrys' energetic exploits may not be as explosive as its celebrated Disney counterpart The Lion King, but it certainly gives off a similar rhythmic radiance nevertheless.
01/05/03
An entertaining feature-length version of the Nickelodeon TV cartoon.
12/23/02
Top Critic
Never more than an extended TV episode, the originality of its heroine and messages merit a recommendation for families seeking slightly more thoughtful animated fare.
12/23/02
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