When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.
Director Matthew O'Callaghan and screenwriter Ken Kaufman haven't tried to create a film that's hip, just one that's funny and sweet, and in that sense they've succeeded.
– Christy Lemire,
Deseret News, Salt Lake City,
18 Oct 2008
rotten:
Gentle enough to satisfy the wee ones but has little to offer their adult companions...
– Kate Taylor,
Globe and Mail,
4 Jun 2008
fresh:
The welcome absence of strained cleverness qualifies as one of its biggest virtues.
– Nathan Rabin,
AV Club,
2 Feb 2007
fresh:
George is just so darn cute with his big eyes and bright smile and perpetually sunny disposition, he's pretty much impossible to resist.