Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002)

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Director:

Tuck Tucker

Writers:

Craig Bartlett (characters)
Craig Bartlett (written by) ...

Release Date:

28 June 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

Tagline:

A Big Problem Calls For A Big Head

Plot:

A fourth grader and his best friend set out to stop an industrialist from bulldozing their town.

Plot Keywords:

Hit In Crotch | Based On TV Series | Cartoon | Corporation | Demolition

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Spencer Klein	...	Arnold (voice)
Francesca Smith	...	Helga Geraldine Pataki / Deep Voice (voice) (as Francesca Marie Smith)
Jamil Walker Smith	...	Gerald Martin Johanssen / Rasta Guy (voice) (as Jamil Smith)
Dan Castellaneta	...	Grandpa 'Steely' Phil / Nick Vermicelli (voice)
Tress MacNeille	...	Grandma Gertie 'Pookie' / Mayor Dixie / Red (voice)
Paul Sorvino	...	Scheck (voice)
Jennifer Jason Leigh	...	Bridget (voice)
Christopher Lloyd	...	Coroner (voice)
Vincent Schiavelli	...	Mr. Bailey (voice)
Maurice LaMarche	...	Big Bob Pataki / Head of Security (voice)
Kath Soucie	...	Miriam Pataki / Reporter (voice) (as Kath E. Soucie)
Christopher Walberg	...	Stinky Peterson (voice) (as Christopher P. Walberg)
Sam Gifaldi	...	Sid (voice)
Justin Shenkarow	...	Harold Berman (voice)
Blake McIver Ewing	...	Eugene Horowitz (voice) (as Blake Ewing)

Also Known As:

Arnold Saves the Neighborhood (USA) (working title)
The Neighborhood (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for some thematic elements.

Runtime:

76 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG (certificate #38832) | Netherlands:MG6 | Portugal:M/4 | Australia:G (original rating) | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | France:U | Germany:o.Al. | Peru:PT | Sweden:Btl | UK:U | Argentina:Atp | Italy:T | Canada:G | Brazil:Livre

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

After the success of "The Rugrats Movie" and "Rugrats in Paris", Nickelodeon came to an agreement with "Hey Arnold!" creator 'Craig Bartlett' for an Arnold theatrical film as well as a TV-movie. The original plan was for the theatrical film to be about Arnold searching for his parents, while the TV-movie, originally titled "Arnold Saves the Neighborhood", was about Arnold saving his neighborhood from being torn down. Problems with the script kept the theatrical movie on hold for a number of years, and Nickelodeon, wanting an Arnold movie in theaters before the show lost its popularity, had "Arnold Saves the Neighborhood" converted into this film. However, a poor showing at the box office, along with 'Craig Bartlett' leaving Nickelodeon for Cartoon Network, means that the original movie probably will never be made.

Goofs:

Continuity: There's a scene where Arnold is talking about saving the neighborhood, while Helga is on the roof of a building talking to herself. Arnold is in the street, and there's a man in a white tank top standing in front of him. In another shot, the man is standing behind Arnold, and Helga shoots a plunger at his head. Then in the next shot, the man is back in front of Arnold and his head doesn't have the plunger on it any more.

Quotes:

Scheck: [singing] Life is just a bowl of cherries.

Movie Connections:

References The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Soundtrack:

Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries

i thought it was pretty good

i haven't see the show that this cartoon is based on,so i can't compare it to that.as a standalone movie,though,i thought it was pretty good.i liked the characters and their quirks.the story was full of intrigue and suspense.yes,i said it suspense,even though it's a cartoon.the movie also moves along at a decent clip.there are a lot of pop cultural references,some modern,some older,but many adults will get them.of course there's also some references only kids will get,but there is enough for everybody.the movie isn't particularly hilarious,but it does have some amusing moments,and even one or two quite funny parts.there are some fairly dark and mature themes in this movie,so it might be too much for young kids.i'd say it would be OK for anyone over 10,depending on maturity level,of course.for me,Hey Arnold!The Movie is about a 7/10