THE WILD THORNBERRYS MOVIE (2003) Who wouldn't love a feel- good cartoon complete with danger, mystery, and an Oscar-nominated Paul Simon ditty? The story revolves around Eliza Thornberry, a preteen…
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THE WILD THORNBERRYS MOVIE (2003)

MPAA Rating: PG
Reviewed by Sumeet Bal | Apr 11, 2003

Details Release Date: Apr 01, 2003; Movie Rated: PG; Genres: Animation, Kids and Family; With: Lacey Chabert, Tim Curry, Flea, Danielle Harris and Tom Kane...; Distributor: Paramount Pictures

Who wouldn't love a feel- good cartoon complete with danger, mystery, and an Oscar-nominated Paul Simon ditty? The story revolves around Eliza Thornberry, a preteen who is blessed with a herd of friends who all happen to be animals. While on a trip to Africa with her documentarian family, poachers steal one of Eliza's furry pals, and the entire clan -- including her sarcastic teen sister and desperately-in-need-of-Ritalin younger brother -- drop everything to save him. Despite a few Velveeta moments, Thornberrys' witty dialogue and vivid characters make the crossbreed of Crocodile Hunter and The Lion King naturally entertaining.

Originally posted Apr 11, 2003 Published in issue #704 Apr 11, 2003 Order article reprints