Hey Arnold was an awesome series to watch as it had heart, good messages to preach and well told stories centered around Arnold and the city folk. However fans were left unsatisfied with the ending as we were left with unanswered questions about Arnold's parents and whether Arnold and Helga would eventually reveal their mutual feelings for each other.
The Jungle Movie brings the needed closure for the fans as it finally answers those questions.
The vibe felt just like the original series, except with updated and cleaner animation. It had a perfect story to tie up loose ends.
Other than the story being top notch overall, there were a few nit picks I felt should be addressed.
Some scenes could've been longer to give weight to the emotional aspect. Gerald should've been given a different reason to be mad at Arnold instead of what we were given.
There was also something wrong with the Arnold/Helga dilemma. I doubt she would go as far as throw away her locket just because he left her to warn the captain of another ship. Maybe if Lila was more present in the movie something would happen that would give Helga more of a reason to give up hope on finding mutual love in Arnold.
Also the reunion of Arnold and his parents. The scene could've been longer with Arnold finally talking to his parents for the first time. Longer and more emotional.
The pig going back to warn Arnold's grandparents was a bit of a stretch but I was fine with it until they showed the pig's flashback and the grandma apparently understanding what the damn pig was saying! It felt out of place as it probably would fit in another cartoon, but it surely doesn't belong in an Arnold film.
Other than that this film was perfect as the finale to the original series.
I recommend watching it, as the flaws are small nitpicks that can be overlooked.
Review of Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie
Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie
(2017 TV Movie)
A great closure to a great series!
22 February 2018
Warning: Spoilers