A host of cooler-than-cool voices/cameos (Reed, Anderson, Curry and the B52s) and throwaway humour do keep the adults happy the whole time.
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05/20/08
The Rugrats Movie (1998)
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Reviews Counted:45
Fresh:25
Rotten:20
Average Rating:5.7/10
Consensus: Charming characters; loads of fun for kids and adults.
Runtime: 81 mins
Genre: Television
Synopsis: The RUGRATS came makes a smooth translation to the big screen in this, their first feature film! When Tommy's baby brother Dil is born, he suddenly faces new responsibility in both caring for the... [More]
Starring: Elizabeth Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Kath Soucie, Melanie Chartoff
Director: Norton Virgien, Igor Kovalyov
Reviews for The Rugrats Movie
Top CriticFun for kids, but, despite some adult references, appeal for the over 10s is limited.
05/20/08
Top CriticThere's something about the film's roving sympathy that gives it surprising depth, mocking and embracing its characters -- adults and kids -- in quick succession.
03/05/02
Those unfamiliar with the series will have a chance to marvel at Klasky and Csupo's refreshing innovations: their affectionate play with traditional presentations of 'sweet' baby behaviour and 'pretty' toddler looks.
06/24/06
Top CriticHas not a trace of what made the early episodes of the cartoon fun, and even at a slight 80 minutes, is a complete waste of time.
01/01/00
The Rugrats Movie is more like a pleasant Sunday drive in a big smooth sedan than the TV show's riotous joyrides in a fast, shiny convertible.
01/01/00
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03/24/02
Top CriticNo review available.
10/07/05
The dialogue reproduces infantile idiom even as it parodies the baby talk of adults, and a touching, didactic scene involving a baby blanket that's become the object of sibling rivalry may appeal to a broad age range.
05/20/08
Is it bright, colorful and fast-moving? Yes. Is it for me? No.
01/01/00
Top CriticThe result is a happy blend of smart-aleck humor and wacky adventure.
10/15/02
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10/29/08
As mentioned, there is a good message to the film (one about accepting family members for whom they are), and the pacing is brisk enough so young audiences won't get bored.
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01/01/00
DOA from the start.
01/01/00
Bored me silly. Really silly.
01/01/00
No review available.
08/16/05
The boundless creativity of this franchise's creators and writers never ceases to amaze me.
05/22/03
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