Curious George (2006)

Will Ferrell
Frank Welker
Drew Barrymore
David Cross
Eugene Levy
Dick Van Dyke
Clint Howard

Directed by Matt O’Callaghan

Plot: The adventures of Curious George, the inquisitive little guy with an insatiable taste for adventure. George's spunky and fun-loving nature endears him to new friends, but also lands him in a series of (mis-)adventures.

Review: I was a big Curious George fan when I was a kid. I loved the books and always wanted a cartoon. Of course I never got it and my childhood was destroyed. Luckily my kids didn’t have to suffer like me and got this film. Of course they had never read any of the books and didn’t seem too affected.

The movie is not an adaptation of any of the books, but more of an origin story. It tells the story of how George and the man in the big yellow hat meet. I enjoyed this movie, but more due to the memories of reading the books as a child. There is nothing real special or original, but the movie is decent. It isn’t like a lot of the animated films that come out now days; it is geared towards smaller kids and actually uses traditionally animated artwork, instead of computer animation. Overall I liked seeing Curious George come to life, but do not think most adults will enjoy it. It’s good for smaller kids and those who want to relive a childhood memory.
 

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