Review of Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey on DVD


My 3 boys seem more like adorable little monkeys than children on many days. It could be because they love to jump, run, and goof off -- or it could be because my exposure to monkeys has been severely limited.

Specifically, we've been watching a lot of Curious George at our house. Whether it's the lovable TV series that airs most mornings, or the newest full-length movie Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey (available in stores March 3rd), I can't get enough of how much this little monkey seems like a real child!

My kids don't get tired of the antics, either. Maybe because the man in the yellow hat sometimes loses his patience (just like Mom and Dad), or maybe because George seems to want to do the right thing -- even when he gets in the most trouble. The music is charming, the lessons realistic, and the laughter contagious. We really enjoyed this most recent installment of the George franchise!

This movie follows well-meaning George as he tries to reunite an elephant with his home -- resulting in some problems that kids can identify with. Starring the voices of Tim Curry, Matt Lauer, Jamie Kennedy, and Jerry Lewis, it's something that won't bore parents, and it's not as hyperactive as some of the kids' movies on the market. (Meaning, you can watch it before bedtime or nap and not have the kids zipping around like crazy for hours afterward.) Calming, joyful, and simple -- we loved this film. (The soundtrack is equally stunning!)

You can find this movie out now in stores you already shop (or Amazon - aff) for around $15 - 20. Or get a preview via this movie trailer!

Wanna Win? We have one copy of the this classic film to give to a lucky reader. To be entered, just comment on this post with why you think you might want to catch this flick! You have until March 30th at 11:59 am CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. Open to persons 18+ U.S. only, please. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

*I received a review copy from Universal Home Entertainment, and all opinions expressed are my own.



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  1. I would like to watch this movie cause watching movies will
    hopefully get my grandson to talk.
    pcollins@viscom.net

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  2. My boys really liked the First one so I'm sure they'd like the second.

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  3. i've always enjoyed the books and wonder how this compares. :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmil2u @dejazzd .com

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  4. I loved the first movie (and the music from that movie) so I think I'd like this one too.

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  6. This would be perfect for my little nephew who is just getting to know Curious George!

    gradert2(at)gmail.com

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  7. Oh my goodness, we watched the first Curious George movie with Will Farrell and Drew Barrymore. When my daughter wanted to rent it I did so reluctantly because I knew it was going to be corny. But to my surprise, it was pretty terrific. I loved the Jack Johnson music and the story line was so cute. I want to win this for my daughter so we can catch up on that curious lil' monkey.

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  8. happy thurs entry! :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u @dejazzd .com

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  9. I think it would be a good movie to watch with my kids.

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  10. I'd like to win this DVD for my daughter who is a huge Curious George fan. I know she'd really enjoy it.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  11. I've always liked reading the Curious George books to my kids and now grandkids so this video seems perfect.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  12. I wanna see it because my daughter and I LOVED the first one. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  13. I loved George when I was a kid. So far my kids haven't watched many but I think they would like the movie.

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  14. Well my lil man loves monkeys, his whole bathroom is done up in them! :) Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  15. my grandson sleeps with george everynite mverno@roadrunner.com

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  16. it's friday! :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u@ dejazzd .com

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  17. my sons favorite toy that soothes him is his monkey so i know he'd enjoy anythign involving monkeys!

    jennifer.lleras@gmail.com

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  18. This would be a perfect movie for family movie night. I have loved Curious George since I was a kid. I read his books to the kids and we watch Curious George on tv.

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  19. Looks lie amovie that makes me laugh and I always need a laugh

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  20. I'd love to have this movie here for when my two grand daughters come to visit.

    mensatic@comcast.net

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  21. We'd want to watch this because my son LOVES GEORGE! :)
    ellewoods7777@yahoo.com

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  22. happy first day of spring! :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u @dejazzd .com

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  23. Today's entry-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  24. I loved Curious George when I was a kid.

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

    bloggyig at gmail dot com

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  26. today's entry

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

    bloggyig at gmail dot com

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  27. Today's entry :)
    ellewoods7777@yahoo.com

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  28. happy Monday :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u @dejazzd .com

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    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  30. my twins would love this! they love monkeys :)

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    ellewoods7777@yahoo.com

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  32. I love to watch movies with my nephew.

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  33. My four year old monkey loves Curious George! Thanks for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

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  34. it's tuesday! :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u@ dejazzd .com

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  35. Loved reading the books

    luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

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    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  37. My grnadkids love Curious George. My two year old grandson will say "No, George, no!!" if he thinks george is going to do something wrong. His 6 year old sister thinks George is too young for her, but I have noticed that when they get to pick a short DVD to watch she will try to talk her brother into watching George. She also reads his books a lot.

    susan56bft at gmail dot com

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    ellewoods7777@yahoo.com

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  39. 3/23 tweet http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/10960120588

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  40. My grandson would absolutey love this!

    brdgcombs at aol dot com

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  41. it's hump day! :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u@ dejazzd .com

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  42. today's entry. acrook1@yahoo.com

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  43. We watch George every day at our house!

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    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  45. This would be a fun movie to watch with my grandson, he loves for me to read his Curious George books.
    mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

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  46. 3/25 todays entry

    brdgcombs at aol dot com

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  47. It's thursday!

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u @dejazzd .com

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  48. today's entry. acrook1@yahoo.com

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  49. 3/26 daily entry

    brdgcombs at ao ldot com

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  50. Curious George reminds me of my daughter and I'd love to watch this with her.

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  51. today's entry

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

    bloggyig at gmail dot com

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  52. It's Saturday! :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u@ dejazzd .com

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  53. Today's entry-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  55. I love to share this movie with my son Mike, he loved the first one

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    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

    bloggyig at gmail dot com

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  57. I would love to share this with my preschool class.

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  58. The girls have always liked Curious George and now Ian is enamored as well.

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  59. I might watch it because my son loves Curious George just like I did. I even have my stuffed one that I got when I was 6.

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  60. My daughter love Curious George and I would love to watch this with her, thanks!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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    brdgcombs at aol dot com

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  62. I would like to watch this with my littlest nephew.

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  63. My two little nephews adore Curious George. It's such fun to see them enjoy the character as much as I did when I was a child reading Curious George books with my sister. Thank you for the chance to win.

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    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  65. Today's entry-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  67. My son loves Curious George and would love this. Thanks for the chance

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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  68. My girl loves Curious George and it's cute how he's always getting in trouble...but at least he fixes it!

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  69. My 5 year old loves the first Curious George movie. Now he has a 2 year old brother so I'd love to win this to introduce him to George.
    eswright18 at gmail.com

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  70. I'd like to watch this with my grandsons because Curious George makes them laugh out loud!

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  71. It's Monday! :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u@ dejazzd .com

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  72. I would like to watch this with my niece Hannah!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  73. who doesn't love curious george?! so cute! the first was so super fun and my little lady loves it...she'd be stoked to add this into the mix!!

    thank you!

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  74. I would love to watch thsi with mhy nephew!

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  75. 3/30 daily entry


    brdgcombs at aol dot com

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  76. My son loves curious George. It would be great to add this DVD to our family's collection!

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  77. My three kindergartners would LOVE this movie. :D

    THANK YOU! alisonad23 at gmail dot com

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  78. Curious George is such a great character and his movies are so cute

    dispatcher_kristy@hotmail.com

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  79. I would love to win this for my nephew. He loves Monkeys!!

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  80. Today's entry! Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  81. I would love to win this for my grandchildren!


    deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. i love curious george he was always getting into mischief :)

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  83. My son loves Curious George so I'm sure he'd love this movie!
    bethbethmok at hotmail dot com

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  84. I'd love to see this because it looks cute and I love Curious George (Who doesn't?!)!

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  85. I might want to catch this flick because it sounds very interesting!

    lilyk@mail2world.com

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  86. this would be great for my neice
    I would love to win this Thank You for this great giveaway fancyfeet45@earthlink.net

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  87. My kids loved the first one,so I am sure they will like this!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. I would like to win because the books are such classics and so well written so I think the movie will be great too!
    Thanks for having this giveaway!
    mem4dr at gmail dot com

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  89. My son loved the first curious george movie so I think he would like the sequel as well.

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  90. Who doesn't love Curious George? I've grown up with him, loved the first movie and would love to see what he's been up to lately!

    oogiesweeps@gmail.com

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  91. Tues, 3/30, entry! :-)

    ~eunice b
    rsmile2u @dejazzd .com

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  92. My girls love watching Curious George before school every morning!

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