Curious George
Mischievous monkey's city adventure with his friend
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About Curious George
Released: 2006
Platform: Hulu
Rating: G
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Cast
Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, David Cross, Eugene Levy, Dick Van Dyke
About Curious George
"Curious George" is a 2006 animated adventure-comedy film based on the popular children's stories by H.A. and Margret Rey. This film follows George, a curious little monkey with an insatiable taste for adventure, living in the jungle. George is befriended by The Man with The Yellow Hat, who's always on hand to lend guidance. This unlikely pairing embark on a whirlwind adventure when the Man is sent to the city from his small world of the museum. This journey is filled with wonder, excitement, and many silly monkey moments.
Making / Production
The film was directed by Matthew O'Callaghan, produced by Ron Howard, David Kirschner, and Jon Shapiro. The animation production was done by Universal Animation Studios.
Actors
- Will Ferrell as Ted (The Man with The Yellow Hat)- Will Ferrell brings comedy and heart to this role in a nuanced performance that adds to the magic of the film.
- Frank Welker as George- Frank Welker, known for voicing other famous characters, breathes life into George, making him more endearing and curious.
- Drew Barrymore as Maggie- Drew Barrymore's warm voice and charming performances really make the character Maggie stand out.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film was originally going to be a traditionally animated film produced by Universal and Imagine Entertainment, but it was shelved in 2003, only to be revived as a CGI film two years later.
- Will Ferrell's first animated film.
- During production, the project was under the working title 'Monkey Business'.
Awards
Unfortunately, the movie Curious George did not win any awards. It received generally positive reviews and has since become a family favourite.
Quotes
- "You don't give a monkey a latte!" - Ted
- "George were leaving the country. Land of the good ole U.S of A .... Were Going to Africa!" - Ted
- "Man, this place gives me the willies." -Clover
Music, Soundtrack
- All music by Heitor Pereira and Hans Zimmer.
- Jack Johnson wrote and performed the songs that are included in the film. His song "Upside Down" was particularly popular.
- "Upside Down", "Broken", "People Watching", "Wrong Turn", and "Talk of The Town" are notable tracks from the movie.
About Curious George
Curious George is a charming animated film that follows the antics of a mischievous yet kind-hearted monkey and his friend, The Man in the Yellow Hat.
