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NUMBERS
Box Office: $39,766,440
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CONSENSUS
A pleasant enough kids flick that adults may even enjoy.
CAST & CREW
Brenda Blethyn, Jodi Carlisle, Lacey Chabert
Directed by Jeff McGrath, Cathy Malkasian
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SYNOPSIS
The plucky, pigtailed Eliza Thornberry (voiced by Lacey Chabert) and her high-strung chimpanzee pal (Tom Kane) are out to stop some poachers in this feature film version of the Nickelodeon TV cartoon show. more...
MPAA RATING
PG, for some adventure peril
RUNTIME
80 minutes
RELEASE DATES
Theatrical: Dec 20, 2002
Video: Apr 1, 2003
RELEASE COMPANY
Paramount Pictures
GENRE
Childrens, Animated, Action, Children, Africa, Children's, Animated Characters, Animated Worlds
OFFICIAL SITE
• The Official The Wild Thornberrys Movie Site
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PARENTS EVALUATION
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 "The script is a dim-witted pairing of teen-speak and animal gibberish."
-- Jeanne Aufmuth, PALO ALTO WEEKLY
 "Surprisingly, the film is a hilarious adventure and I shamelessly enjoyed it."
-- Athan Bezaitis, FILMCRITIC.COM
"Far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial, cash-in features Nickelodeon has made from its other animated TV series."
-- Rob Blackwelder, SPLICEDWIRE
"Kids who are into this Thornberry stuff will probably be in wedgie heaven. Anyone else who may, for whatever reason, be thinking about going to see this movie is hereby given fair warning."
-- Jay Boyar, ORLANDO SENTINEL
"All but the most persnickety preteens should enjoy this nonthreatening but thrilling adventure."
-- Ross Brooks, CITYSEARCH
"One of the more intelligent children's movies to hit theaters this year."
-- Guylaine Cadorette, HOLLYWOOD.COM
"This lively Klasky Csupo production is a convincing amplification of the popular Nickelodeon series."
-- David Chute, L.A. WEEKLY
"Talk about a fun, intelligent kids’ flick with both ecological and political awareness, humor and heart."
-- Robin Clifford, REELING REVIEWS
"There’s nothing particularly exotic about “The Wild Thornberrys Movie,” but it’s an enjoyable-enough romp through Africa."
-- Linda Cook, QUAD CITY TIMES (DAVENPORT, IA)
"The people may be drawn comically, but the animals are rendered with skill and grace and the action scenes achieve true excitement."
-- Marshall Fine, JOURNAL NEWS
"Hooray for Eliza!"
-- Maria Garcia, FILM JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
"Despite the 2-D animation, The Wild Thornberrys Movie makes for a surprisingly cinematic experience."
-- Ed Gonzalez, SLANT MAGAZINE
"If I have to choose between gorgeous animation and a lame story (like, say, Treasure Planet) or so-so animation and an exciting, clever story with a batch of appealing characters, I'll take the latter every time."
-- Chris Hewitt, ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS
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"The Wild Thornberrys Movie has all the sibling rivalry and general family chaos to which anyone can relate."
-- Liz Braun, JAM! MOVIES
"The Wild Thornberrys Movie is pleasant enough and the message of our close ties with animals can certainly not be emphasized enough."
-- Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH
"Evokes a little of the fear that parents have for the possible futures of their children--and the sometimes bad choices mothers and fathers make in the interests of doing them good."
-- Walter Chaw, FILM FREAK CENTRAL
"This ecologically minded, wildlife friendly film teaches good ethics while entertaining with its unconventionally wacky but loving family"
-- Laura Clifford, REELING REVIEWS
"The soundtrack, thick with catchy tunes by artists ranging from P.Diddy to Paul Simon, is a fine counterpoint to the story and visuals."
-- Angel Cohn, TV GUIDE'S MOVIE GUIDE
"It’s sweet, funny, charming, and completely delightful."
-- David Cornelius, AMAZING COLOSSAL WEBSITE
"The soundtrack features some terrific music from Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Youssou N'Dour and others, and the widescreen animation is a vividly colorful translation of the Thornberrys' distinctive TV style."
-- Ted Fry, SEATTLE TIMES
"Charming graphics, great music and an ingratiating save-the-animals plot all recommend it as appealing family fare."
-- Jack Garner, ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
"This is a children’s film in the truest sense. It’s packed with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message, so it’s great for the kids. Parents, on the other hand, will be ahead of the plot at all times, and there isn’t enough clever innuendo to fil"
-- Forrest Hartman, RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL
"An adventure families can enjoy together."
-- Louis B. Hobson, JAM! MOVIES
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FRESH 83%
Avg. Rating: 6.7/10 |
"The feature-length stretch ... strains the show's concept."
-- Michael Atkinson, VILLAGE VOICE
"An average kid-empowerment fantasy with slightly above-average brains."
-- Scott Brown, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
"Fans of the animated wildlife adventure show will be in warthog heaven; others need not necessarily apply."
-- Ty Burr, BOSTON GLOBE
"Like The Rugrats movies, The Wild Thornberrys Movie doesn't offer much more than the series, but its emphasis on caring for animals and respecting other cultures is particularly welcome."
-- Nancy Churnin, DALLAS MORNING NEWS
"The Wild Thornberrys Movie is a jolly surprise."
-- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"The soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission."
-- Daphne Gordon, TORONTO STAR
"Outstanding entertainment for little ones but just as rewarding for their adult companions."
-- Ann Hornaday, WASHINGTON POST
"Doesn't do more than expand a TV show to movie length. However, it's pleasant enough and its ecological, pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome."
-- Desson Howe, WASHINGTON POST
"Bland but harmless."
-- Dave Kehr, NEW YORK TIMES
"Move over Bond; this girl deserves a sequel."
-- Loren King, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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"If it sounds like The Wild Thornberrys might be a downbeat drama, think again. There's ample humor to balance the serious themes."
-- Mary Kalin-Casey, REEL.COM
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