I will admit there was a time when I didn't like the Rugrats that much, but now along with Wild Thornberrys it is one of my favourite shows on Nicolodean. I initially thought it was childish and not my cup of tea. How wrong I was. It manages to be both cute and funny at the same time. It is one of the shows out there that I love more than I did in childhood.
The animation is crisp and colourful, with lovely backgrounds and the character animation isn't bad at all. The episode ideas are very unique, and the show is well written and has a number of genuinely funny moments. It also succeeds in conveying good messages and family and friendship values, without preaching.
The theme tune is I suppose like Marmite, you love it or hate it. Personally I love it. It is great, memorable and reasonably catchy. The characters, without being sickly sweet, are engaging. My favourite is Angelica, although bossy and obnoxious, she is also funny and you do kind of warm to her.
And what a great voice cast. Christine Cavanaugh is the standout as Chuckie, but Tara Strong(aka Charendoff), Elizabeth Daily and Kath Soucie also bring out solid supporting turns. It is true, the show did decline in quality in the later seasons, my only criticism here.
As for the movies, I enjoyed all of them, though I will say my favourite was Rugrats In Paris. I am really sorry I misjudged this show, and it took me so long to realise that. I give it a solid 8.5/10 Bethany Cox
