Things Only Adults Notice In The Rugrats Movie

Being an older sibling can be difficult, as Tommy Pickles learns in "The Rugrats Movie" with the arrival of Dyl. Suddenly, Tommy is no longer the center of attention, as his parents have to wait hand and foot on the newborn and meet his every need. Not only that, but Dyl isn't nearly as fun as Tommy had hoped. The younger baby steals his toys, cries constantly, and embarrasses him in front of his friends. Seeing his distress, Stu has a pep talk with Tommy about "sponsatility," assuring him that his little brother will change with time.

However, as Stu demonstrates with his brother, Drew, sibling rivalry is something that some people never grow out of. In fact, the brothers are at each other's throats for the majority of the film. Drew is critical of Stu's ambitions to be a great toymaker, insisting that Stu find a "real job." Stu resents Drew's lack of faith in him, and refuses to be a "clock-punching paper-pusher." Their feud escalates when Drew finds out that his daughter, Angelica, is missing, and he attacks Stu in front of a live news crew.

Family can be a challenge at any age, whether it's the relationship between parent and child or between siblings. Once the babies are found safe and sound, Drew and Stu forget about their quarrel and find harmony once again. At the end of their journey, Tommy learns that being a big brother has both ups and downs. Though he and Dyl might not always get along, they will always be family.