Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (2011)
Average Rating: 4.3/10
Reviews Counted: 78
Fresh: 15 | Rotten: 63
Entertaining for some very young viewers, but for those with normal attention spans, Judy Moody is loud hyperactive overload.
Average Rating: 4.4/10
Critic Reviews: 25
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 22
Entertaining for some very young viewers, but for those with normal attention spans, Judy Moody is loud hyperactive overload.
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The film chronicles Judy Moody's (Jordana Beatty) adventures in which she sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life with the help of her little brother Stink (Parris Mosteller) and fun-loving Aunt Opal (Heather Graham). The script, penned by Kathy Waugh (Peep and the Big Wide World) and Megan McDonald, is based on the characters in McDonald's popular children's book series, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds and published by Candlewick Press. -- (C) Relativity
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Cast
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Jordana Beatty
Judy Moody -
Heather Graham
Aunt Opal -
Parris Mosteller
Stink Moody -
Jaleel White
Mr. Todd -
Preston Bailey
Frank -
Garrett Ryan
Rocky -
Taylar Hender
Amy -
Ashley Boettcher
Jessica Finch -
Janet Varney
Mom -
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Sharon Sachs
Rose -
Robert Costanzo
Herb -
Cameron Boyce
Hunter -
Jackson Odell
Zeke -
Ashley Jackson
Maddy -
Doug MacMillan
Trey-Paul Nevreby -
Jenica Bergere
Rocky's Mom -
Dean Cameron
Animated Reporter, Town... -
Pedro Shanahan
Mohawk Man -
Megan Franich
Ivy the Ticket Taker -
Norwood Cheek
Vampire Ticket Seller -
Jenn Korbee
Newscaster -
Bobbi Sue Luther
Young Woman -
Richard Riehle
Ringmaster -
Cable Magness
Bouncy Castle Boy -
Frank Caronna
Surf Instructor -
Camryn Magness
Zombie Cheerleader -
James McManus
Zombie Movie Narrator -
Brian Palermo
Zombie
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Too bad, then, that there's no real joy in all the physical business filling the screen, not even in Judy's animated daydreams. Bummer.
Top CriticThe best thing about Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is the engaging performance of red-haired Aussie starlet Beatty, who will play the titular star in Eloise in Paris. We can only hope that film sticks to the book.
Fun must be won, earned, dominated - it is only through competition that we Moodists may demonstrate our true worth to the fearless leader and her spastic cause.
There isn't even, really, any point. There is, however, throw-up, poo, pee and lots of running around and screaming.
With summer comes theaters filled with superheroes, sequels and forgettable family fare. In the last category, we find "Judy Moody."
"Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" isn't just "Rare!," as its title heroine would say - it's a seriously perfect vacation destination.
Mild-mannered, kid friendly. Not much there for adults. Except for Heather Graham...
It's a fun, imaginative movie that is terrific for young kids. I think it encourages children to celebrate creativity.
It's a simple story that treads familiar ground, but it's fun to watch as a family, and it has an impressive amount of energy behind it.
Could be much worse.
A kaleidoscope of bright colours, the best thing about this chirpy comedy for tweens is 12 year old Australian actress Jordana Beatty, whose energy and enthusiasm as the bubbly Judy Moody with the shock of unruly red hair, is contagious
Rammed with speech bubbles, text messages and onscreen status updates, this is a cartoonish car crash.
Only the children manage to survive it. The adults are totally plastic throughout.
Having a middle-aged male review it is probably ridiculous. So is asking its target audience to listen to a middle-aged male's opinions on the subject.
Ought to go down fine with the 10-year-olds it's aimed at.
Watchable, sweet natured and fast paced children's comedy enlivened by colourful production design and a charming and likeable performance from newcomer Jordana Beatty...
For children, Judy's simple suburban pleasures and unsophisticated emotions and tantrums are something that many of them will relate to.
Graham is lovely and Beatty a natural, but if you're not seven years old, it's one long headache.
Audience Reviews for Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer
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- Amy: He better not jump on my face.
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- Judy Moody: No one in this family has any imagination!
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- Aunt Opal: I'm sorry but I'm afraid we need this bike.
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- Stink Moody: You call that driving?
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Director: John Schultz
Summary: In this family film based on Megan McDonald's children's books about never-dull third-grader Judy Moody, the capricious Miss Moody embarks on a summer adventure with her brother, Stink, and always-up-for-fun Aunt Opal.
My Thoughts: "This one was definitely meant for the kids only. I didn't find the film funny at all and the main character is annoying. I'm not even sure if kids who are fans of the books will enjoy it. I know my nieces and nephew only laughed a few times. I think this is one of the worse kid flicks I've seen in a while. Nothing more to say about this one.."