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
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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. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Fun for kids, but, despite some adult references, appeal for the over 10s is limited. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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There's something about the film's roving sympathy that gives it surprising depth, mocking and embracing its characters -- adults and kids -- in quick succession. Full Review |
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Has 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. Full Review |
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B |
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2/4 |
Intermittently snappy and featuring slicker animation than its TV incarnation, this popular children's cartoon may satisfy its youngest fans, but it'll be a big snoozefest for the rest of the family. Full Review |
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Makes little effort to reach beyond its target audience. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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Like many children's films, The Rugrats Movie is told from the point of view of a boy who enjoys a wonderful relationship with another boy. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
Diaper-loads of fun. Full Review |
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2/5 |
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Although it works on two levels, one thing makes it work for any age: the sense of the id unloosed. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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2/5 |
Very slow kids movie. I just never got into it.
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B |
The boundless creativity of this franchise's creators and writers never ceases to amaze me. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
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2/5 |
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3.5/5 |
The cast is good, but it's nothing they haven't done a million times; the same goes for the animation, music, and general production design. Full Review |
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