Curious George

Curious George has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 565 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Will Ferrell is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on BINGE — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Curious George earns its spot. The jokes in Curious George land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship. Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2006. What keeps Curious George from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Curious George respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Will Ferrell is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.