Customer Reviews

Curious George - Rocket Ride and Other Adventures

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The second DVD release of the "Curious George" television series, Curious George Rocket Ride and Other Adventures is a collection of eight animated episodes of the classic, lovable monkey's adventures, ideal for preschool viewers. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor William H. Macy (known for his starring role on E.R., among others), Curious George Rocket Ride and Other Adventures includes the episodes "Rocket Ride", "The Dam Builders", "Flies a Kite", "Finds His Way", "Station Master", "Goes Up the River", "In the Dark", and "Roller Monkey." Bonus features include two simple DVD games and printable coloring pages, in this highly recommended, family-friendly compilation of wholesome animated entertainment. 1 hour 48 minutes, color.

This is one of those children's series that I can actually watch with the kids and laugh right along with them. I like this version much better than the older claymation which we also own, but more importantly, the kids like it and will watch it over, and over and.......

My wife and I do not favor much television for children, but there are times it is suitable. Our two-year old is simply wild about this Curious George series. It is not only entertaining, but CG solves problems and learns things in each episode, that the child can learn with him, so his parents are wild about it, too! From the lessons to the voices to the animation -- even the theme music -- all is very well done. Highly recommended.

My 2 1/2 year old son loves Curious George and we already owned the Zoo Night DVD so when this came out it seemed like a no brainer. Unfortunately, once he saw the "Dark" video our lives were turned upside down. He became afraid of the dark and monsters. He was truly petrified at bedtime to the point of being almost hysterical. It took about 5 or 6 weeks (and numerous books, conversations with his pediatrician and calls to other moms) but he is finally sleeping through the night! All of this because of the "Dark" episode on this video. I had to tell my son the garbage man came and took this dvd and crushed it and took it to the landfill. I only gave it one star because even if the other episodes are fine it is not worth the pain it caused us.

I was dissapointed with one of the episodes on this DVD which was "George in the dark". My 3 years old never had any problems sleeping in the dark until he saw this movie. It teaches little children to be afraid of the dark instead of teaching them to be brave and get over fears they could have.

Since my son watched that movie it has been a nightmare for all of us when is bedtime. I think people should be a little more carefull when they are managing a little child's mind.

I Have to sons who are 6 and 5. I love watching this monkey with my boys. They laugh so loud and hard sometimes. The makers of Curios George Have a great product, it's both fun and educational. Perfect match for growing kids, not boring or stupid as some kid shows. Also no annoying songs.

I got this DVD for my 2 year old. He loves it! It is true that everytime the "afraid of the dark episode" shows he wants to be close to me, but he actually asks to watch it sometimes. If you are the kind of parent that do not select the "play all the episodes" button and previews the DVD's, you can skip that one. The episodes in general are very creative and fun and it is worth the money. So I would say: Don't miss all the other good episodes because of the dark one, you can always skip that, plus it is a very cheap DVD for the entertainment. My son really loves it!

I loved reading the Curious George books when I was a kid. I was thrilled when i found out that it was coming to pbs.

I liked the movie, but I really LOVE this animated series. My kids really enjoy watching this and I watch it along with them. It really is a great series and I was impressed the first time I saw it last September (2006).

My son has been watching the series since he was six months old. It is one of two that he watches. He loves the bright colors and I like the lessons. I do try to watch each episode before he does so that I can make sure it is ok but have never had a problem.

Both of my sons love the DVD. I'm pretty sure i can recite every word of it, because they watch it over and over.