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If there's any complaint, it's that the film is far too busy. It never pauses for breath as the action races on and on, the jokes fly in a nonstop stream, and there are so many characters that trying to remember which are Rugrats and which are Thornberrys becomes a bit of a challenge. Although if you're familiar with them, it's great fun ... especially when the primadonna Rugrat Angelica (Chase) meets the primadonna Debbie Thornberry (Harris)! Fortunately, the filmmakers and actors are clearly having a ball, jamming the story with jokes as well as references to films and TV series that only the parents will understand. This keeps the grown-ups thoroughly entertained while the kids can get a kick out of all the physical mayhem on screen. The animation is vivid and colourful--with the odd-looking characters (each has a too-distinctive physical imperfection!) contrasting against the rather stunning and lush jungle (or "drain forest") imagery. Yes, it's loud and very silly, but at least it's enjoyable good fun too.