MPAA Rating: PG
Distributor: Paramount
Director: Tuck Tucker
Actors: The voices of Spencer Klein as Arnold, Francesca Smith as Helga, Jamil Walker Smith as Gerald, and Paul Sorvino as Scheck.

In Hey Arnold! The Movie Arnold’s neighborhood comes under attack and the grownups have given up all hope. So Arnold and his best friend, Gerald, set off to take down an evil corporation bent on tearing down their homes and building a mall-plex in their place.

After some investigation Arnold discovers there is a document declaring his neighborhood an historic location, but it has fallen into the hands of Mr. Scheck, the greedy, unscrupulous president of FTI, the very company building the mall-plex. The battle is set. Arnold must retrieve that document before the bulldozers start dozing. Can the little guy with the big, lopsided head pull off a miracle?

Arnold’s cheery outlook on life is inspirational. His friends tease him about always looking on the positive side of things, but his enthusiasm is contagious. However, scenes including a bus crash, large explosions and a visit to a coroner may frighten younger viewers. Also, putdowns are used throughout the film.

A cute kid with a sunny outlook who saves his neighborhood from demolition. What’s not to like? Teamwork, friendship, perseverance and courage are primary themes. But so are violent confrontations, explosions, a flippant view of idol worship, deception and taking far too many risks—especially for a 10-year-old. Are you already hooked on the TV show? Hey Arnold! The Movie doesn’t go anywhere the series hasn’t already gone. Never heard of Arnold? There’s no reason to change that.

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