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Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics What's this?

User Score
6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Starring: Flea, Tim Curry
  • Summary: In this movie version of the popular Nickelodeon series, the Thornberrys clan is on an African safari.
  • Director: Cathy Malkasian
  • Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 85 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    Lively characters, snappy dialogue, and snazzy visuals make this an uncommonly fine animation.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    90
    Outstanding entertainment for little ones but just as rewarding for their adult companions.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Angel Cohn
    60
    The soundtrack, thick with catchy tunes by artists ranging from P.Diddy to Paul Simon, is a fine counterpoint to the story and visuals.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. MovieLonely94
    9
    animated TV shows rock. animated movies based on TV shows also rock including The Wild Thornberrys Movie. its the right movie for kids.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. SophieB
    6
    I saw this in the cinema when I was 10. :) While it's not Oscar worthy by any means, it was a cute, well-animated and well-thought out film that my friend and I really enjoyed.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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