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The first theatrical film from the popular Nickelodeon TV series became the surprise hit of the 1998 holiday box-office crunch, trouncing the highly competitive kids market. The key ingredient to Rugrats' success is the writing. Venturing into their first theatrical movie, the pals--including the intrepid diaper-wearing Tommy Pickles, the nervous Chuckie, the twins Lil and Phil, and the wonderfully prissy Angelica--garble English into funny prose ("I want those fugitives back in custard-y!") and use movie references in their fantasy life. The opening here is a dead-on spoof of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The big news for the movie is that Tommy gets a new baby brother, named Dylan (or Dil for short). The rest of the film has no real plot but is a series of adventures as the clan gets lost in the forest riding an inventive Reptar wagon that is the 90s equivalent of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Parents search for the kids, the kids learn new lessons, everyone goes home happy. The Rugrats Movie is not as wildly appealing as A Bug's Life but is far goofier and wackier with its animation. There's also a tremendous sense of joy that is often missing from cartoons these days, and the songs used in the film--from such diverse musicians as Busta Rhymes, Iggy Pop, Lisa Loeb, Lou Rawls, Beck, and Devo--add to the fun. It's an acquired taste, but the creators' first efforts to take the 10-minute TV sketches into an 80-minute feature pay off.--Doug Thomas
Amazon.co.uk Review
The first theatrical film from the popular television series became the surprise hit of the 1998 holiday box-office crunch, trouncing the highly competitive kids market. The key ingredient to the Rugrats' success is the writing. Venturing into their first theatrical movie, the pals--including the intrepid nappie-wearing Tommy Pickles, the nervous Chuckie, the twins Lil and Phil, and the wonderfully prissy Angelica--garble English into funny prose ("I want those fugitives back in custard-y!") and use movie references in their fantasy life. The opening here is a dead-on spoof of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The big news for the movie is that Tommy gets a new baby brother, named Dylan (or Dil for short). The rest of the film has no real plot but is a series of adventures, as the clan gets lost in the forest riding an inventive Reptar wagon that is the 1990s equivalent of the car in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Parents search for the kids, the kids learn new lessons and everyone goes home happy. The Rugrats Movie is not as wildly appealing as A Bug's Life but is far goofier and wackier with its animation. There's also a tremendous sense of joy that is often missing from cartoons these days and the songs used in the film--from such diverse musicians as Busta Rhymes, Iggy Pop, Lisa Loeb, Lou Rawls, Beck and Devo--add to the fun. It's an acquired taste, but the creators' first efforts to take the 10-minute TV sketches into an 80-minute feature pay off. --Doug Thomas
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have always been a fan of the show and when i heard they had made a movie i had to get my hands on it. The first time i watched it i was impressed. The beginning of the film is just like one of the classic episodes of the rugrats and then it slowly amounts to a movie thriller. The whole movie is full of funny moments and action scenes you'll find it hard to lose concentration on the film.
The film is a good laugh for the whole family and it is all in all a very enjoyable picture, i recommend that you add this dvd to you collection.
The film is a good laugh for the whole family and it is all in all a very enjoyable picture, i recommend that you add this dvd to you collection.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
What film can a 5 year old, a 9 year old and a 37 year old enjoy together - yes, the Rugrats movie! This action-packed adventure follows the familiar theme of the cartoon - the babies getting into trouble - but, this time, they get into even more trouble than usual! There are some crazy monkeys, some good chase scenes, a few memorable songs and even a (not too cloying) theme about brotherly love! Enjoy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film was a white-knuckle thrill ride from beginning to end. It constantly had me asking the question "Will the Rugrats get home safely and in time for dinner?" Needless to say I wasn't disappointed. The addition of a new character Dil was also a nice way of mixing it up and making it exciting although i have to say i did find the opening scene of Didi being rushed into the hospital and about to give birth to Dil unsuitable for a film rated U! I also found the musical rendition of Oo-Ee-Oo-Aa Ting Tang Walla-Walla-Wing-Bang by the singing monkeys to be rather enjoyable! This film inspired me to go into my local car dealer to purchase a Reptar Wagon also but unfortunately the man said they were sold out. All in all a great film if not a bit scary and tense. I highly recommend it for anyone over the age of 14 because it's a jolly good motion picture.
My nan liked it too.
My nan liked it too.
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classic cinema
this is a classic film. You would only buy it if you are aware of the Rugrats cartoon family. Its simply awesome. Clever on soooooo many levels.
Published 10 months ago by JrF
My kids Favorite
My toddlers love this movie. Full of action and fun. Not so educational and says "stupid" quite a bit may not be something you want to teach toddlers?
Published 13 months ago by bookbuyer
The start of a great movie trilogy
This is an excellent movie now its probely my least favorite out of the 3 rugrats movies because i mean its defineatly not scary but it just seems a bit more darker then rugrats... Read more
Published 15 months ago by obsessed with the 90's
What a movie :)
This was the first movie my husband and me went to see on our first date, and I bought this for our third wedding anniversary as a reminder of our time together.
Published on 22 July 2009 by Ghost hunter
rugrats the movie.
one of my daughters favourite films and she's now 18 and still finds it entertaining,does'nt matter how old you are.
Published on 11 April 2009 by Mrs. S. J. Thurland
The babies go wild!
In this film the babies go wild on adventures in the forest with Tommy's new baby brother Dillian
Published on 18 Jan 2001
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