George of the Jungle

(IMO) - This 2-D animated TV series (from 2007-2008) had both its fair share of entertaining moments, as well as its not-so-entertaining moments, too.

And, as a viewer, if you aren't totally willing to forgive our childlike hero, George for being the bungling klutz that he obviously was, then, I'd suggest that you pass on viewing any of these episodes and find something more to your liking to watch.

As for me - Yes. I will admit that "George of the Jungle" certainly did have its limits when it came to originality in its story-lines. But, all the same - I kinda grew to like the George character who (when faced with certain dangers) actually did quite the opposite by running away every once in a while.

Yes I know George of the Jungle was before my Time but I grew up watching the Re-Runs of the Classic Cartoon as a Kid and Loved it as well as the First George of the Jungle Movie (Not that terrible 2nd one) But this Cartoon tries to Keep the Spirit of George of the Jungle Alive to a New Generation but Fails.. I mean I have a lot to Complain about this New Series especially with The New Mindy Character sorry but Not a Good Addtion and George Seems like a Wimp in this I mean hes supposed to be really Muscular and Fit and A Big guy but all Around Good Guy and well Hits the TREE!!!! For Fans of the Old Cartoons I suggest Stray Away from this As Much As Possible because its not the Same George we know and Love but Im not giving this a 1 out of ten because at least its trying to get a New Generation into the Classics and Good Cartoons .. If you can Track the Old George of the Jungle The Kids Will still Love it!!!

George of The Jungle has got to be one of Cartoon Network's greatest cartoons, but for some strange reason, is also one of the shortest lived CN programs. While programs such as "Skunk Fu!" and "Chop Socky Chooks" seemed to die - This was one of those show that went far...

This cartoon starts off each episode with a great intro theme - "Watch out for that Tree" ! It concerns a King of The Jungle (named George) and his best friend Ape (the Ape). Also featuring is Tookie-Tookie (the Bird), Magnoila & Usula (a couple of girls who are George's friends) and Sheph(a Packiderm - and George's pet). George lives in the Jungle. The voice of Magnoila was supplied by Tabitha St. Germain (who also does the voice of Heloese on "Jimmy Two Shoes", and of course she also supplies the voice of Nazz from Ed, Edd, & Eddy).

It's one thing to remake a classic for the modern age and to gussy it up with modern references. It's something else to take a classic and totally mess it up into something that only shares the same name as the original. The latter is what you get with this modern version of "George of the Jungle".

Where do I even start? While the original had some really cheap animation, and I'll be the first to admit it was done cheaply, the animation had heart. The cheapness added to the whole thing. But with this, it just feels soulless and corporate. You know, it's like something designed by committee and it lacks the heart and the soul that the original had.

All of that could be forgiven if the writing was any good. But it's not. This is a a poorly written cartoon. Gone is the clever wit and sight gags and we now have tired and cliche settings. The characters even have a 2D feel about them. It's just not funny and not worthy of the name George of the Jungle.

I suggest seeing the original series or the first live action movie if you want a taste of what this could have been.

I'll just tell you right now to swing away from this. Kids may like it due to how wacky it is but adults may not care. It's an adventure not worth embarking on. The title character's dumb which's to be expected but your character can only be dumb for so long. The other characters are smarter(some more than others).

The animation's ok. One thing I can't get over is how one eye seems bigger than the other. The stories are serviceable. I'll admit they can be clever and get a laugh. As is it's ok but not really a show I'd recommend you watch if you like the original source material. As I said before. Swing away from this.