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Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

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Reviews Counted:83

Fresh:33

Rotten:50

Average Rating:5/10

Consensus: The Rugrats franchise has gone from fresh to formulaic.

Runtime: 80 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: RUGRATS meet THE WILD THORNBERRYS in this Nickelodeon crossover adventure that features characters from both of the wildly popular animated series. The Pickles family of RUGRATS decides to take a... RUGRATS meet THE WILD THORNBERRYS in this Nickelodeon crossover adventure that features characters from both of the wildly popular animated series. The Pickles family of RUGRATS decides to take a jungle cruise vacation that ends up in disaster. Shipwrecked on a seemingly deserted island, the babies are separated from their parents and must fend for themselves under the leadership of Tommy Pickles (the voice of E.G. Daily). Unbeknownst to Tommy, his idol--naturalist and television explorer Sir Nigel Thornberry (Tim Curry)--is also on the island with his family to film a documentary on the rarely seen white leopard, Siri (rocker Chrissie Hynde). Lost in the jungle, the young RUGRATS kids meet the Thornberry daughters, Debbie (Danielle Harris) and Eliza (Lacey Chabert), whose magical ability to talk to animals makes it possible to converse with Spike (Bruce Willis), the Pickles family dog. But Spike has lost his sense of smell, thanks to jungle allergies, and isn't much help in finding their way--he bumbles along, cracking crude jokes with the help of the film's special interactive scratch-and-sniff "Odorama" feature. Hysterical but witless, Spike is no match for the leopard Siri, and soon everyone is in danger of becoming her next meal as they race around the jungle in search of their parents. Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh composed the film's original score, which includes the duet "Big Bad Cat," sung by Hynde and Willis. [More]

Starring: Bruce Willis, Chrissie Hynde, E. G. Daily, Nancy Cartwright

Starring: Bruce Willis, Chrissie Hynde, E. G. Daily, Nancy Cartwright, Lacey Chabert, Tim Curry, Danielle Harris, Flea, Cheryl Chase, Kath Soucie, Tom Kane, Jodi Carlisle, Cree Summer, Joe Alaskey, Melanie Chartoff, Jack Riley, Tara Strong, LL Cool J

Director: Norton Virgien, John Eng

Director: Norton Virgien, John Eng
Screenwriter: Kate Boutilier
Producer: Gabor Csupo, Arlene Klasky
Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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Unless you're a Nickelodeon executive or a six-year-old who's never heard of Pixar, you'll be fervently hoping such desperate tactics signal the end of this tiresome spin-off franchise.

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07/29/03
Neil Smith
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07/17/03
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08/19/03
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Though, at times, sweetly sincere, the movie doesn't pack the emotion impact nor the thematic message we're all coming to expect from "movie cartoons."

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
06/11/03
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

As matinee probations go, the movie's tainted by too many bad songs and too much of Bruce Willis.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
06/17/03
Michael Atkinson
Michael Atkinson
Village Voice

A shrill, pointless animation in which two highly profitable Nickelodeon TV franchises come together with all the finesse of a direct assault.

Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | comment Comment
06/13/03
Joe Baltake
Joe Baltake
Sacramento Bee

Delivers everything fans of both series will come looking for: Loads of light humour, easy charm, bodily fluids, and, of course, as a bonus, plenty of those stinky smells.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
06/13/03
Mike Bell
Mike Bell
Jam! Movies

Nothing about Rugrats Go Wild is particularly bad or crass; it's just exhaustingly mediocre.

Full Review Source: Las Vegas Weekly | comment Comment
09/06/03
Josh Bell
Josh Bell
Las Vegas Weekly

Even with Nickelodeon's cross-pollination efforts and the dazzling Oderama concept, the 12-year-old babies just aren't funny this time.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
06/12/03
Allison Benedikt
Allison Benedikt
Chicago Tribune

Even the children in the audience will complain about the excessive potty humor by the movie's close.

Full Review Source: Denver Post | comment Comment
06/13/03
Michael Booth
Michael Booth
Denver Post

Nickelodeon's Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys should learn one thing from their combined effort, Rugrats Go Wild: stick to your own kind.

Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
06/13/03
Kit Bowen
Kit Bowen
Hollywood.com

A fairly well-paced, borderline- entertaining kiddie flick.

Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel | comment Comment
06/13/03
Jay Boyar
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel

If your kids love the Rugrats and the Wild Thornberrys, then Rugrats Go Wild is a safe family bet for you.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
06/13/03
Liz Braun
Liz Braun
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Rugrats Go Wild! doesn’t have an iota of that sweet, cynical charm that has made the show something parents could watch

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/17/03
James Brundage
James Brundage
Filmcritic.com

Stick a fork in the Rugrats movie franchise. It's done.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
06/12/03
Nancy Churnin
Nancy Churnin
Dallas Morning News

"Rugrats Go Wild!" combines two successful franchises with woefully tame results.

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06/11/03
Laura Clifford
Laura Clifford
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The kids will like it but leave this one to home video.

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06/11/03
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
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While this animated feature's plot plunders survival tales ranging from Gilligan's Island to The Perfect Storm, it's an enjoyable ride.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
06/13/03
Angel Cohn
Angel Cohn
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