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Summary: Somtimes second parts can be bettter than first parts...
Review: I really liked the first Rugrats movie, but i think that the first one was not very entertaining for adults, but the sequel is, it's really very enjoyable, entertaining, smart, funny, and charming, the animation it's realy eye candy even more than the serie and the first movie, and by the way, also adults, can't see it, this is really a one that is enjoyable.
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Summary: Better than the original!
Review: What makes the "Rugrats" show so interesting is it's moderate take on pop culture from a child's perspective. A great example of this was the intro of the first film in which Tommy Pickles, under the "Okie-Dokey-Jones" moniker go in search of a secret treasure a la "Indiana Jones". Eventually, they fail to grab the holy grail and a giant rock starts hurling towards Tommy, Chuckie and Phil and Lil. The "rock" soon turns into Didi's protruding Pregnant body and the four end up smacking the window face first. In "Paris", shortly after the title appears, a logo "Rugrats II" forms, similar to "The Godfather". Angelica acts as the "Bobfather" to the rest, sitting behind a desk listening to pleas of the other Rugrats for "help". For many of the young fans, this stuff will absolutely go over their heads.This film is more plot driven than the original. One situation that has existed in the series for a long time is that Chuckie Finster really didn't have a mom. His birth mother, Melinda died earlier in Chuckie's life. Chas, Chuckie's father, has once again started to date again. Around the start at Grandpa Lou and Lulu's wedding, the mothers get to have a special dance with their kids. Poor Chuckie is left out of this. As a result of some events that occurred before the film (a 3-part prequel aired on Nick), Stu, Tommy's father has constructed a giant robotic Reptar for "EuroReptarland". As most Stu inventions do, this one malfunctions and he is summoned to fix the machine. What, you believed the Rugrats were going their just for fun? Business must be finished! So it's off to the city of lights for the Rugrats and their parents. The party stays at a posh hotel located directly in the theme park. CoCo Labaunch, a woman who hates babies and much as Creulla De Vill hates puppies wants to be promoted by the company. The problem is, the boss wants one who loves children, something that CoCo doesn't flow with. Until she meets perennial baby-hater Angelica, she cooks up a plan to win Chas' heart in exchange for a spot as a "princess" in the parade. Kira, a single mother who works for CoCo is totally opposite in personality. She is caring, has great voice work, and most importantly nice. She is the link to Chuckie's hope for a new mother. Her daughter, Kimi will probably turn out little more adventurous than Tommy after this film. She really knows the theme park, so the Rugrats do really get loose there thanks to her. For a movie that takes place in France, it seems that a good portion takes place in the theme park. Places such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe (The building featured on the DVD box) are in the climax, locales such as the Loruve is nonexistent. And no cancan dancers? Sounds like "Rugrats in a Theme Park in Paris-The Movie". A little UN-historic, but considering the popularity of (Yes, contrary to popular belief, they ARE making money now!) Disneyland Paris, how could they leave out the most popular attraction in Europe out? Speaking of Disney, I was a bit surprised to see many references, obvious and obscure from the Mouse. The infamous attraction "It's a Small World" is spoofed as "Oooey-Gooey World" which is abundant with green slime. Lady and the Tramp and one lampoon of those numerous singing ballads are examples of this. Since Reptar has always been like Godzilla in the series. The nail-bitting finale features the robotic dino, which are operated by the Rugrats against Robosnail through the streets of Paris. If you thought the dangerous situations in the woods in the first one were intimidating, you ain't seen nothing yet! In my view, Chuckie was the man for the most part of the film. At times, he was the usual "Scaredy Cat", but his neurotic acting never gets old. He will be the unsung hero. Phil and Lil in the first one were very funny. This time, they are very funny and very disgusting. For one, if you are going to see a film with animated babies, expect toilet humor. "Paris" is no exception. After years of seeing them mess with foreign items such as worms and navel lint, the two kids outdo their sick selves by grabbing a "doggie bag" before leaving. They also mess with the green stuff from the Ooey Gooey ride, eating it and storing it their diapers. I bet you're about to lose your lunch by reading this. Look for some BIG changes from some characters, especially Angelica and Chuckie. If I told you it, it would defeat the purpose of seeing the movie. As for Kimi, the newest Rugrat on the block really doesn't develop her character in this film. I was hoping this character would be "the one" to jump-start the franchise from the horrible episodes that dominated the '98 and '99 season. I guess we will have to wait until 2001 when she will (hopefully) make an impact to the show. Well, she's adorable and her voice is an excellent match. Despite the usual crude humor and some underdeveloped characters as stated by some braindead critics, "Rugrats in Paris-The Movie" is NOT an extended episode. It is really a fun adventure that has a lot more plot and heart than the original. Not only it has it's moments, it does have a few earth-shattering changes from the Rugrats characters. Changes that I really enjoy. Adults (and kids at heart like me) will enjoy (and actually comprehend) it more than that mindless drivel that "Pokemon", "Digimon" and every other "mon" that has been laid before us. After a mediocre slate of unimaginative episodes, it' refreshing to see some changes and intrigue. As for the DVD, don't expect it to be the greatest one ever, but some of the additions are leauges better than the first Rugrats movie DVD. The alternate endings are pretty bland and the behind the scenes featurette is promo stuff. Hey, at least its anamorphic (DVD-geek speak for "enhanced for widescreen TV's", so if you have one, no black bars) with a super clean transfer.
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Summary: A nice and mumorus movie on DVD:
Review: I haven't seen this. I saw the first one and loved it. I'm 18 and I still love the show. This DVd has great features. This movie isn't just for kids, it's for anyone who loves a good comedy from a tv show. Buy it.
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Summary: You Can't Call It A Sequel! It's So Good!
Review: This movie really isn't a sequel to Rugrats The Movie because It's a whole new adventure. Eache T.V. episode is a different adventure. So are the movies. Tommy's dad has finally gotten his big brake. He has designed a special Reptar Robot for Reptar Land in Paris, France. But it starts to malfunction so the whole gang heads to France. Cocoa, the evil leader of Reptar Land, Needs to marry a man with a child for selfish purposes. Angelica and her strike a deal that she wiil meet Chuckies dad if Cocoa makes Angelica the princess of Reptar Land. So it's now up to the babys to stop Cocoa from marying Chuckis dad. They stop her, and it now looks like Chucky is going to not only get a nice momy, but a sister, for Mr. Finster falls in love with someone else. It's a hartwarming tale your whole family will love. Buy it today!
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Summary: Paris
Review: When Coco wants Stu to come back and create a new Reptar, she tells him to bring everyone. Then, Angelica eats Coco's chocolate hearts, and now she has caused Coco to get married--- with Chuckie's dad! Can the babies save Charles, Chuckie's dad from marrying evil Coco? Here is a poem that they use in the movie: I see London, I see France, I see Coco's underpants.
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Summary: A Little Boring
Review: Rugrats Movie was a little bit better than this because it's more original than the others. It has a stylish curve to it, and the Rugrats movie makes this one look like a dumb follow-up.
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Summary: Not as good as the first film
Review: There are two things that keep this film from being as good as the first one. Those things are Kimi (horrible character) and elements gone too far out of reach of the ordinary human imagination.
Rugrats fans may like this, but to me this movie only further propelled the downfall of the TV series I grew up watching. It's no longer one of the favorite shows of my youth, and I can't help but say one of the reasons for it is this movie.
Stu has made a new invention, a Reptar robot that can be used for a play being performed in Paris, France. He signs the deal and the Rugrats are off to Paris! And this time Chuckie is getting a mommy.
It's a fun adventure, but by all means it isn't a good one. A few things about it are just too farfetched. For example, the parents are downright stupid. How do you NOT know your kids are missing? And why would you leave a bunch of toddlers in a hotel room without supervision? Honestly.
Another aspect that sends it on a downhill is the simple fact that some parts just don't feel believable. The babies end up climbing into Stu's invention and going all over Paris with it. In this 100 foot Reptar they manage to smash through most of Paris, save Angelica when she is propelled up the Eifle Tower and falls from it. To me this is an overstretched imagination. Even babies controlling a giant robot is too far outside the box.
And then there's Kimi. The new character on the block. At least unlike Dil she does something, but Kimi has things that annoy me so much more than Dil. Kimi is an asian baby (with cowboy boots) who is always ready for an adventure. I don't mind that at all, and I don't even mind that Tommy seems to have a crush on her throughout the film. What I do mind though, is how perfect she is as a child. Even Tommy makes mistakes, but Kimi seems to be the know-it-all baby. As a character she's overall flawed by not having any flaws! As the character Otacon said in the video game Metal Gear Solid; "People just aren't complete without some type of character flaw..." and you know what? He's right!
I'm not trying to be picky, but overall I'd say that the main reason the film didn't work was because of Kimi. I was a big Rugrats fan in the early 90's and even after Dil came a long I found the strength to keep watching the already flawed television show. But after Kimi came, that was it; no more Rugrats for me!
A great adventure? Sure it is. It's good if your younger than ten. Even for the older audiences that like the Rugrats this film just can't measure up to what it's worth. Kimi is a horrible character and the overstretch of imagination with some of the aspects of the film are really stupid.
Good movie? I would like to think not. Any kid will be impressed with it, but older people (even those that grew up with the Rugrats like myself) will be horrified by it; even insulted intellecually.
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Summary: Kimi is the best!!!
Review: I love little baby Kimi!! I was so glad when she became one of the Rugrats at the end. She is so cute and so sweet, it would impossible not to like her. She looked really, really cute at the end in that weird robe, yeah!
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Summary: Deth 2 Kimi
Review: Kimi is disgusting, i wanna kick her crotch. i was hoping she would get squashed under Reptar's mighty foot. i love the rugrats, but kimi just ruined it all. oh! how i would love to see her squall in true anguish!!
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Summary: Inappropriately aimed at children
Review: First of all, let me say that I really enjoyed the first film and lets just say that I havent laughed that hard since the time that I saw that "Help, Ive fallen and I cant get up!" commercial, but the second film really is not appropriate for children. There are numerous sexual references and unneeded foul language all commited by children for children. It is obvious that the actor protraying Tommy(the main character) is not a child anymore (when was the last time you hear a baby speaking perfect english, I mean HELLLOO???) and should pass to role on. I am very disappointed with the producers and actors for taking place in this kind of film. Thumbs down big time!
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