Curious George (2006)

About Curious George

Curious George is a popular animated feature film released in 2006 based on the children's stories by H.A. Rey and Margret Rey. This jovial and wholesome movie is directed by Matthew O'Callaghan. The plot revolves around a playful and inquisitive monkey named George and his friend Man 'The Yellow Hat' who embarks on an adventurous journey from the jungles of Africa to the bustling city of New York.

Making / Production

The production of Curious George was carried out by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, and Illumination Entertainment. It is directed by Matthew O'Callaghan who ensured that the film remained faithful to the spirit of the original books. Animated in a traditional 2D style, the film encapsulates the vibrant and colorful world of George and his friends.

Actors

• Will Ferrell - Voiced 'Man with the Yellow Hat', delivering a strong, humorous yet heartfelt performance.
• Frank Welker - Brought 'George', the playful and innocent monkey, to life with fantastic expressions and gibberish.
• Drew Barrymore - As 'Maggie', she provided a charming and soothing voice that easily won the hearts of the audience.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is the first traditionally animated film from Universal Animation Studios.
• Frank Welker, who lends voice to George, has been a staple in animal voice-over roles.
• Ron Howard, the film's producer, initially contemplated directing the film.

Quotes

• "If you're ever going to listen to anything I have to say, please listen to this." - Man with the Yellow Hat
• "George, the world is full of sounds. Each one with its own, unique voice."- Man with the Yellow Hat
• "It's ok to be curious about everything else."- Maggie

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's soundtrack was composed by Heitor Pereira, and featured Jack Johnson who contributed several original songs.
• Songs like 'Upside Down', 'Broken', and 'People Watching' by Jack Johnson have been well received by audiences.