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The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)

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Reviews Counted:25

Fresh:22

Rotten:3

Average Rating:7/10

Consensus: A pleasant enough kids flick that adults may even enjoy.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for some adventure peril

Runtime: 80 mins

Genre: Childrens

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... 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, gadget-filled RV, Eliza is sent off to a stuffy English boarding school by her strict grandmother (Lynn Redgrave). Poor Eliza must figure out how to escape back to Africa and put a stop to the aforementioned evil poachers, all without her special ability to talk to the animals, a power she lost because of her obnoxious sister Debbie (Danielle Harris). Produced and animated by Klasky-Csupo (the team responsible for THE RUGRATS MOVIE) the THORNBERRYS' colorful 2D animation style is refreshingly simplistic, yet still manages to depict its jungle settings with surprisingly vivid intensity. Youngsters should be consistently engaged and adults will appreciate the high zaniness level, rapid-fire plotting, and absence of cloying sentiment. Celebrity voices include: Rupert Everett, Tim Curry, Marisa Tomei, and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea as Eliza's little brother Donnie, a gibbering wild child raised by apes. The soundtrack includes tunes by Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon. [More]

Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Jodi Carlisle, Lacey Chabert, Tim Curry

Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Jodi Carlisle, Lacey Chabert, Tim Curry, Rupert Everett, Flea, Danielle Harris, Tom Kane, Lynn Redgrave, Marisa Tomei, Alfre Woodard

Director: Jeff McGrath, Cathy Malkasian

Director: Jeff McGrath, Cathy Malkasian
Screenwriter: Kate Boutilier
Producer: Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, Paul Germain
Composer: Randy Kerber, Drew Neumann
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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Screenwriter Kate Boutilier provides plenty of sharp patter.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
05/20/08
Bill Stamets
Bill Stamets
Chicago Reader
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An entertaining feature-length version of the Nickelodeon TV cartoon.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
12/23/02
Charles Passy
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
12/23/02
Robert Denerstein
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
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Thumbs up for The Wild Thornberrys Movie.

Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper | comment Comment
12/23/02
Richard Roeper
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Doesn't do more than expand a TV show to movie length. However, it's pleasant enough and its ecological, pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
12/20/02
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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Outstanding entertainment for little ones but just as rewarding for their adult companions.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
12/20/02
Ann Hornaday
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Washington Post
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The animated redhead is the gutsiest young female heroine to hit the big screen since the live-action ladies in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
12/20/02
Claudia Puig
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USA Today
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The soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission.

Full Review Source: Toronto Star | comment Comment
12/20/02
Daphne Gordon
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Toronto Star
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It all adds up to a cheekier Lion King on a lower budget. But what you miss in spectacle you will make up in laughs.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
12/20/02
C.W. Nevius
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San Francisco Chronicle
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This is the first Nickelodeon big-screen spinoff that will leave you feeling as if you've been through a real movie instead of an expanded TV segment.

Full Review Source: Newsday | comment Comment
12/20/02
Gene Seymour
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Newsday
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Bland but harmless.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
12/20/02
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
New York Times
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Smart, funny and good-looking animation guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

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12/20/02
Lou Lumenick
Lou Lumenick
New York Post
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With its familiar Lion King setting, feminist-environmental message and cute animals, the movie should keep children amused, while remaining bearable to adult gamekeepers.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
12/20/02
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
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An average kid-empowerment fantasy with slightly above-average brains.

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12/20/02
Scott Brown
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Entertainment Weekly
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There's barely enough plot here for a 22-minute TV episode and not nearly enough for an 88-minute movie.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
12/20/02
Terry Lawson
Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press
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The Wild Thornberrys Movie is a jolly surprise.

Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
12/20/02
Roger Ebert
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Chicago Sun-Times
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Fans of the animated wildlife adventure show will be in warthog heaven; others need not necessarily apply.

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12/20/02
Ty Burr
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Boston Globe
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Just as entertaining as the hit Nickelodeon series on which it is based.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
12/19/02
Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
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The Wild Thornberrys Movie makes a witty and delightful Christmas present for the entire family.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
12/19/02
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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A magical blend of wit and a big-hearted view of the world and all its creatures makes the film more than a good bet to bring in family audiences during the holidays and beyond.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
12/19/02
Marilyn Moss
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