Curious George
DVD Review
Wes Heinkel
Issue date: 10/6/06 Section: The Edge
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Grade: B
Our inquisitive little chimpanzee has made a righteous comeback. That's right, George is back and is as curious as ever in the new, light-hearted release. The movie begins with the first encounter in the jungle between Curious George, who believes The Man in the Yellow Hat, aka Ted (Will Ferrell), is a delicious banana. The strangers turn to friends when Curious George manages to get on Ted's boat and then follows him back to the city. The adventure starts there as George's curiosity gets him into trouble in new surroundings while Ted has his hands full with George and his search for the Holy Shrine of Zagwa.
The new flick actually does a great job of utilizing the old Curious George books and illustrations in the plot to find the lost shrine. Although elementary, the plot is better than anticipated - so just do not forget the film is directed toward young kids.
If you are a parent and are wondering if this film has any explicit jokes or humor designed to skim over your kid's head and reach adults, do not be troubled. There wasn't one comment resembling the "dirty hoe talk" in Ron Howard's "Cat in the Hat."
However, there are some funny parts, likely because Will Ferrell voices the lead role of Ted and his trademark personality is readily heard throughout the movie. It is somewhat reminiscent of his stupidity in "Old School" and "Anchorman," but his voice does enhance the film.
The movie is also laced with fun musical tracks from artist Jack Johnson that improved the audible pleasure, which is good because George never says a word.
For all the die-hard Curious George fans who were nervous for the conservation of the legacy, do not be troubled. The animation and storyline would make Margaret and H.A. Rey, who created the Curious George books, proud. So if you have kids or you are a die-hard fan like me, this movie is definitely for you. Parents, you may get some joy out of it, and it also might keep the kids out of your hair for 90 minutes.
-Wes Heinkel
Edge staff
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