I grew up loving this show, and it's shocking how different I view it now as an adult / parent. Every single one of these neglectful grown-ups should be in jail.

Rugrats, created by Europeon born cartoonists Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo and Paul Germain, was Nickelodeon's second Nicktoon (name brand as an original cartoon for that channel)and one of the most successful, debuting in 1991 and ending in 2004 spawning 172 episodes and spin-offs.Centerd around Tommy (the brave ringleader), Chuckie (the voice of caution without a mother), twins Phil and Lil (identical twins same in every way but will randomly clash) Angelica (Tommy's evil cousin), Susie (another toddler and a voice of reason to Angelica's tactics toward babies and adults alike),Timmy McNulty (Angelica's sexist rival and cousin), Harold (a slob toddler and friends with the others) Kimi, (a younger baby who -SPOILER- become Chuckie's stepsister later on) and Dil (Tomm'y little brother, who is so young cant even speak BABY).The film The Rugrats Movie debuted in holiday 1998 and was a surprise hit. It was about Tommy's little brother being born and he, Dil, Chukie,the twins, Angelica and the family dog Spike (Kimi and Harold was not introduced yet,Susie made a cameo and Timmy did not appear at all) getting lost in their fathers invention, the Reptar wagon (Reptar is their Godzilla) and become lost in the wilderness, avoiding countless numbers of near-death situations ( in contrast to the show's warm and secure feel as its usually set in a living room) while donging a group of runway circus monkeys and a sinister wolf. The parents learn quickly of their disappearance (which is rare) and begin a state wide search with the press on their tails, with a climactic chase sequence with the babies trying to find their way to the rangers station only to be halted by a wolf and Spike sacrificing himself to save them.In my opinion it was a great film, but at times felt overworked (countless numbers of guest stars,Dil's birth sequence and a strange twist by adding a much darker and serious tone) but i viewed it as a great thing, (that was probably the first time fans saw the babies dodging freeway cars and savage animals). For those unfamiliar to the show, it would be average to a mere annoyance, especially being introduced to Angelica.The sound quality is wonderful, a huge orchestra score by The London Metropolitan fitting the more serious tone compared to the simple xylophone in the show. The graphic aren't mind boggling but a great jump from the series and added CGI effects, while the sky for the whole film is just real life footage (but not bad).Personally id advise this film to fans and families, with many innuendos and dramatic action scenes and heart for the older audiences to enjoy.

In my town we have a 10am movie showing of G and PG movies during the summer months. Only costs a dollar for the kids and the adults are free. Thank GOD! Because I would have hated to spend any more money on this show. This movie, although rated G was NOT what I wanted my children (or the children of my friend who we went with.) to see. We are used to watching TV, but shows that are somewhat educational. This movie used the word "stupid" and "hate" (JUST the words I want my 3 and 4 year old s to use!)My daughter (3 yrs old) was scared of the wolf in the forest and the monkeys are mean, and the little girl in with the blond hair is just plain mean too. The movie was really a PG if you ask me. I thought the movie was worthless... although I giggled a few times(at the little cartoon kids vocabulary , but I started to fall asleep in the middle and wished I could but I had to cuddle w/ my daughter because she was frightened...(I didn't mind the cuddling.) If you don't mind rude kids and scary scenes then fine, but my vote is no.....We don't like sponge bob either, that was the other movie showing today. I really don't see how all these parents liked this movie for their children. My take of it is, kids learn to be smart mouthed and sarcastic soon enough, why push it on them at 3 and 4.

I remember seeing this movie when I was eleven years old in theaters. I saw it the opening weekend and then again two weeks later. I have always been a fan of the Rugrats ever since it started back in 1991 when I was four years old.The plot of the movie evolves around the addition of Tommy's new baby brother Dil. The part when Tommy and Dil were alone in the woods together was so sad and cute. I also liked how there were many different parts occurring at the same time. Plus the songs on the movie were very catchy especially the one Angelica sang while looking for Cynthia.Overall this movie was really good. However this movie led to the downfall of the "Rugrats". I give this movie 10/10 stars.