The Legacy of All Grown Up: Curse of Reotar's Lasting Impact

"All Grown Up: Curse of Reotar" is an episode of the animated television series "All Grown Up!" created by Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo, the same duo behind the popular show "Rugrats." This episode aired in the show's fourth season and follows the antics of the main characters as they try to break a curse. The story begins with the gang, made up of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Angelica, Susie, and Dil, attending a high school party. At the party, the group encounters a mysterious character named Reotar who claims to be a fortune teller. Intrigued, they seek his guidance and are shocked when he 'curses' them. Each character is assigned a unique 'curse' that they must conquer within a week, or their lives will be drastically altered.

Angelica: Are you kidding? Don't you know it's always the gorgeous girl with the naturally bouncy hair who stays behind in the house, and never makes it to the end of the movie? I'd be a goner.

Code Title Date Day Time 002 Coup DeVille Apr-12-2003 Sat 9 30p 005 Truth or Consequences Nov-29-2003 Sat 8 00p 004 Bad Kimi Nov-29-2003 Sat 8 30p 010 Tweenage Tycoons Nov-29-2003 Sat 9 00p 001 Susie Sings The Blues Nov-29-2003 Sat 9 30p 003 Chuckie s in Love Dec-6-2003 Sat 5 00p 006 Thief Encounter Dec-6-2003 Sat 8 00p 007 River Rats Dec-13-2003 Sat 8 00p 013 Brother, Can You Spare The Time Jan-17-2004 Sat 8 00p 009 The Old The Restless Jan-24-2004 Sat 8 00p 008 It s Cupid, Stupid Feb-14-2004 Sat 8 00p 011 Tommy Foolery Mar-27-2004 Sat 8 00p 016 Bad Aptitude Jun-4-2004 Fri 6 30p 018 Fools Rush In Jun-5-2004 Sat 8 00p 019 Memoirs Of A Finster Jun-12-2004 Sat 8 00p 020 Miss Nose It All Jun-17-2004 Thu 6 30p 999 014 015 Interview With A Campfire Jun-25-2004 Fri 8 00p 021 Runaround Susie Jul-17-2004 Sat 8 00p 012 Lucky 13 Aug-28-2004 Sat 8 00p 017 Saving Cynthia Oct-2-2004 Sat 7 30p 023 The Science Pair Nov-6-2004 Sat 8 00p 022 Izzy or Isn t He. Code Title Date Day Time 002 Coup DeVille Apr-12-2003 Sat 9 30p 005 Truth or Consequences Nov-29-2003 Sat 8 00p 004 Bad Kimi Nov-29-2003 Sat 8 30p 010 Tweenage Tycoons Nov-29-2003 Sat 9 00p 001 Susie Sings The Blues Nov-29-2003 Sat 9 30p 003 Chuckie s in Love Dec-6-2003 Sat 5 00p 006 Thief Encounter Dec-6-2003 Sat 8 00p 007 River Rats Dec-13-2003 Sat 8 00p 013 Brother, Can You Spare The Time Jan-17-2004 Sat 8 00p 009 The Old The Restless Jan-24-2004 Sat 8 00p 008 It s Cupid, Stupid Feb-14-2004 Sat 8 00p 011 Tommy Foolery Mar-27-2004 Sat 8 00p 016 Bad Aptitude Jun-4-2004 Fri 6 30p 018 Fools Rush In Jun-5-2004 Sat 8 00p 019 Memoirs Of A Finster Jun-12-2004 Sat 8 00p 020 Miss Nose It All Jun-17-2004 Thu 6 30p 999 014 015 Interview With A Campfire Jun-25-2004 Fri 8 00p 021 Runaround Susie Jul-17-2004 Sat 8 00p 012 Lucky 13 Aug-28-2004 Sat 8 00p 017 Saving Cynthia Oct-2-2004 Sat 7 30p 023 The Science Pair Nov-6-2004 Sat 8 00p 022 Izzy or Isn t He.

Each character is assigned a unique 'curse' that they must conquer within a week, or their lives will be drastically altered. The curses range from fairly ordinary to more fantastical. Tommy is cursed with bad luck, which leads to a series of comedic mishaps that hinder his daily life.

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All Grown Up! was the first spin-off series for Rugrats, based on the 2001 special “All Growed Up” which debuted as the highest rated program in Nickelodeon history. All Grown Up! aired its first episode as a preview following the Kids’ Choice Awards in April 2003, and subsequently had its official debut in November, after airing in a number of other countries first. The show lasted for 55 episodes, the last of which aired in August 2008. While the show debuted as one of the highest rated series premieres (not counting the Rugrats special), it faded in popularity with the network after a couple years, with Nick holding back the final 17 episodes to air in the early morning hours in November 2007 and August 2008.

About The Show

The characters of “Rugrats” TV series are now preteens. Tommy, Dil, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Kimi, Angelica and Susie now have to deal with adolescent issues. Making their way through middle school, making new friends and following their dreams, the kids are just trying to cope. [via Gracenote]

The Episode List

The episode list and air dates below are for Nickelodeon in the United States. The dates, days, and times listed are for their first appearance on the network. The codes are official episode numbers used by the network.

Notes

The Rugrats episode “All Growed Up” was sometimes relisted as an All Grown Up episode and given the code #998.

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Chuckie, on the other hand, is plagued with the inability to make decisions, causing him to become paralyzed with indecision in important moments. Phil and Lil each have their own set of challenges. Phil is cursed with the inability to speak; however, this proves particularly difficult for him, as communication is an essential part of daily life. Lil, on the other hand, faces the challenge of becoming invisible, which creates problems in maintaining her sense of self and individuality. The girls, Angelica and Susie, face trials of their own. Angelica finds herself physically shrinking, making it difficult for her to assert her dominance and control over others. Meanwhile, Susie is cursed with uncontrollable babbling, causing her to speak gibberish at inconvenient times, leading to misunderstandings and frustration. As the week progresses, the gang realizes that they must work together to break the curses. Through their collective efforts, they start to understand the underlying lessons hidden within their challenges. They learn to rely on each other and overcome their individual hurdles. In the end, the group manages to break the curse by confronting Reotar and discovering that his intentions were not malicious but rather meant to teach them valuable life lessons. The curses were designed to help them grow and understand the challenges they may face in adulthood. "All Grown Up: Curse of Reotar" highlights the importance of friendship, teamwork, and personal growth. It teaches the audience that challenges and obstacles are a part of life, and how we handle them defines our character. Overall, this episode of "All Grown Up!" combines humor, adventure, and important life lessons in an entertaining and relatable way for its viewers..

Reviews for "Behind the Scenes of All Grown Up: Curse of Reotar's Production"

1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "All Grown Up: Curse of Reotar". As a fan of the original series, I had high hopes for this movie, but it fell flat for me. The storyline felt forced and the characters seemed out of touch with their original personalities. The humor was also lacking and the jokes just didn't land. Overall, I found the movie to be a major letdown and I don't think it did justice to the beloved characters from the original show.

2. Mike - 1/5 - "All Grown Up: Curse of Reotar" was an absolute disaster in my opinion. The plot was convoluted and difficult to follow, and it seemed like the writers were just trying to cram in as many nostalgic references as possible. The animation quality was also subpar, and it was clear that the budget for this movie was significantly lower than the original series. I found myself cringing at many moments and couldn't wait for it to be over. Definitely not a movie I would recommend to any fans of the original show.

3. Emily - 2/5 - I had high expectations for "All Grown Up: Curse of Reotar" as a fan of the original series, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. The plot was weak and lacked depth, and the characters felt one-dimensional. The movie relied too heavily on nostalgia without bringing anything new or exciting to the table. Additionally, the pacing was off, with some scenes feeling dragged out while others seemed rushed. Overall, it was a forgettable movie and I wouldn't recommend it unless you are a die-hard fan of the original "Rugrats" series.

The Evolution of All Grown Up: Curse of Reotar's Role in the Series