Jorge el Curioso (La Película)

About Jorge el Curioso (La Película)

'Jorge el Curioso' is an American animated comedy film. The movie is based on the popular children's book series by H.A. Rey and Margret Rey. It revolves around a little monkey named George, known as Jorge in Spanish, who is known for his insatiable curiosity and his knack for getting into trouble because of it.

Making / Production

The animated film was produced by Universal Animation Studios alongside Imagine Entertainment. The challenging process involved converting the original hand-drawn pictures of the book into computer-generated graphics, while also preserving the charm and simplicity of the original illustrations.

Actors

• Will Ferrell as 'The Man in the Yellow Hat' - A gentle and patient character who ends up taking Jorge to the city after they meet in the jungle.
• Frank Welker as 'Jorge' - Adding charming sounds and effects to bring Jorge to life.
• Drew Barrymore as 'Maggie' - A love interest for the man in the yellow hat and a supportive friend of Jorge.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Though the movie was made using advanced technology, the makers decided to retain the 2D look of the original books to maintain their charm.
• Frank Welker, who voices Jorge, has been a part of numerous popular animated series and is renowned for his talent in delivering animal sounds.
• The film includes several scenes that are direct homages to moments from the original book series.

Awards

The movie has not won any notable awards but has been well-received by audiences and critics for its light-hearted comedy and faithful adaptation of the beloved book series.

Quotes

• "Jorge, everything is new to him and exciting because he is curious." - The Man in the Yellow Hat
• "It's not where you're from that matters, it's who you are." - Maggie

Music, Soundtrack

• "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson - This song is the film’s theme and sets the fun and adventurous tone of the movie.
• "Talk of the Town" by Jack Johnson - Another joyful piece that enhances the storytelling.
• "Jungle Gym" by Jack Johnson - This song underscores the playfulness and innocence embodied by Jorge.