All Grown Up!

I think you guys who are giving bad reviews are being unfair. All Grown Up is a great show, I'm not denying that Rugrats will always be better with it's (in my opinion) unique style of humor that both kids and adults can enjoy. I find it enjoyable to see how the 'rats have grown and changed. If your looking for more misunderstanding between kids and adults type humor that was so common in The Rugrats, then go elsewhere. If your more interested in seeing the kids growing and how relationships between some of them have changed, as well as another 'growing-pains' "tweenage" show. Then watch this, you won't beat it.

I'd give it a 3+1/5 out of 5

I think "All Grown Up" was a creative idea, taking the "Rugrats" show in a new direction, making them all 10 years older. It was interesting to see how all the characters evolved.

Even though the guys are all had some personality changes, they're all pretty much the same as they always were and still friends.

The only downside is everyone (with the exception of Dil and Phil) is trying too hard to fit in, like most preteen/teen show. I would have liked to see more of them trying to go after their aspirations and pursue more hobbies or something, rather than trying really hard to make people like them.

Overall this was a good effort and had some funny material.

Many people seem to be comparing this show to the original series, "The Rugrats". But this was not the reason why this show was created. It was created because the premiere of the special, "All Growed Up", was the highest rated premiere in Nickelodeon history. Some say that its bad because of the way its written. But it can't be bad, because none of the stories were taken from the original series, or any other shows. All of the stories are original. The show started in November, and they already started showing second season shows in June. In fact, Nickelodeon has ordered 22 new episodes, along with "Jimmy Neutron", "Fairly Oddparents", and "ChalkZone". More people can relate to the All Grown Up characters, so kids have more interest in it. Plus, now Dil serves a purpose and they can now communicate with their parents. Nothing is wrong with this show.

This is far from being "Rugrats: The Next Generation." Instead, you can see palpable changes in the characters of the show from the baby-oriented original series to this one.

The plot lines have some refreshing changes in them. Coming along for the ride is a new Vice-Principal who was an ex-professional wrestler. He takes a keen interest in Dil, who is the breakout star of this show. In one episode, he counsels Dil (Wisely!) when the other kids use his genius for their profit.

Dil is the weird one who does weird things, but inside that brain is a true genius. Also amazing is the transformation of Tommy from fearless leader-baby to more a member of the group, complete with insecurities. Angelica is different too. She's softer and less bossy, but still a schemer. Her lispy friend Harold is a nice foil for her antics.

This is completely kid-safe. It's also fun for adults, too. Perhaps it's not in the same league as Spongebob, but it is great fun!

So on my 1-10 scale, I give it an 8.

J

This show has done a good job of replacing the Rugrats. They can develop better than Rugrats. Dil is weird, (he did get bonked in the head by Lillian Marie Jane and Phil Deville) Each character has a different personality which helps use a Tom Brady spread show type of PreTeens. Stu is clumsy, Didi worries too much, Did Lulu die? Grandpa Lou has yet to get his part, Tommy, the film maker, co-leader, Dil, the weird boy with the brains to get out of a bases loaded jam type situation, Betty, still tough...she pulled a school bus out. Howard, funny, and OLD, Phil, still gross, he still needs to develop more, Lil trying to gain respect for popularity, Chaz, the clumsy Java Lava worker, Kira...unknown, Chuckie, the geeky daredevil, with a girlfriend, Kimi, gaining independence with her Japanese group, Angelica... still bossy, but softer when gaining independence, Drew, unknown, Charlotte, Struggling with her face. Susie, loves to sing. It needs time to gain towards other NICK shows, might catch SpongeBob in about 4 years, like a rookie in football, or basketball (Lebron James), (Carmelo Anthony). Ages: Stu: 44 Didi: 49 Tommy: 10 Dil: 9 1/2 Chazz: 45 Kira: 43 Kimi: 10 1/2 Chuckie: 11 3/4 (to turn 12) Betty: 47 Howard: 60 Phil: 10 1/2 Lil: 10 1/2 Susie: 12 (to turn 13) Angelica: 12 (to turn 13) Charlotte: 41 Drew: 45 Lulu: 86 Lou: 86 Miriam: 88 I like the idea of Dil getting his ego with Pangborn, and Chuckie risking himself. And how about punches when Tommy embarrassed his friends.