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The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

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Reviews Counted: 96

Fresh: 38

Rotten:58

Average Rating: 5.4/10

Consensus: Harmless piece of fluff that ought to satisfy fans of the TV show.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for mild thematic elements

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:May 2, 2003 Wide

Box Office: $42,672,630

Synopsis: Accident-prone Lizzie McGuire (Hillary Duff) gets the adventure of a lifetime when she takes a two-week school trip to Rome following her junior high school graduation. On her first day in the... Accident-prone Lizzie McGuire (Hillary Duff) gets the adventure of a lifetime when she takes a two-week school trip to Rome following her junior high school graduation. On her first day in the Eternal City, Lizzie meets Paolo (Yani Gellman), half of a famous Italian pop duo. Paolo and his partner, Isabella, have recently split up due to creative differences. With the exception of her blonde tresses, all-American Lizzie is a dead ringer for the dark-haired Isabella, and charming Paolo persuades her to pretend she's Isabella at an important awards show. Posing as the diva, Lizzie is waited on hand and foot and admired by millions--and she gets to hang out with a cute Italian boy who seems to like her. Of course, sneaking away from her school tour is no easy feat, especially with group leader Miss Ungermeyer (Alex Borstein) on watch. But with the help of her lifelong pal, Gordo (Adam Lamberg), who also harbors a secret crush on his best friend, Lizzie gets to live out her fantasies. Robert Carradine, Hallie Todd, Ashlie Brillault, and Clayton Snyder reprise their roles from the Disney television series of the same name in this feature from director Jim Fall (TRICK). [More]

Starring: Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Robert Carradine, Clayton Snyder

Starring: Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Robert Carradine, Clayton Snyder, Ashlie Brillault, Jake Thomas, Hallie Todd, Alex Borstein, Yani Gellman, Brendan Kelly

Director: Jim Fall

Director: Jim Fall
Screenwriter: Susan Estelle Jansen, Edward Decter, John J. Strauss
Producer: Stan Rogow
Composer: Cliff Eidelman
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

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  • The Lizzie McGuire Movie
  • Join America's sweetheart, Lizzie McGuire, on the trip of a lifetime in the theatrical hit THE LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVIE, starring teen sensation Hilary Duff (AGENT CODY BANKS). Goodbye, home! Hello, Rome! Lizzie, along with classmates Gordo, Kate, and Ethan, is celebrating with a graduation trip to Italy to experience la dolce vita -- and some awesome pizza! In a whirlwind of comic events, Lizzie is mistaken for Italy's biggest pop diva, Isabella, and falls for Paolo, Isabella's handsome singing partner. Transformed from awkward teen into international pop star, Lizzie now has the choice of a lifetime. Will becoming Italy's next singing sensation also mean leaving her family and close friends behind? It's up to Lizzie to embrace newfound courage and do things she never thought possible. Find out what dreams are made of in THE LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVIE.
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    08/07/08
    Mark Halverson
    Sacramento News & Review

    ...the end result is an effort that'll surely have a much more positive effect on fans than on neophytes to the Lizzie McGuire saga.

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    02/04/08
    David Nusair
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    08/14/07
    Peter Travers
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    12/30/06
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    06/24/06
    Geoff Andrew
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    12/06/05
    Film Threat

    No one will claim that the pre-teen market is saturated with movies for girls, thus The Lizzie McGuire Movie is a welcome addition that fills the bill...

    Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
    01/04/04
    Daniel M. Kimmel
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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    Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
    10/01/03
    Guardian [UK]

    A fantasy that teaches girls that popularity and material possessions are the most important things in life and will fall right into your lap if you're adorable enough.

    Full Review Source: Las Vegas Weekly | comment Comment
    09/06/03
    Josh Bell
    Las Vegas Weekly

    As driving-around-in-the-car-with-the-top-down, putting-on-your-lip-gloss, loving-life moviemaking, it’s all good.

    Full Review Source: Montreal Film Journal | comment Comment
    08/31/03
    Kevin N. Laforest
    Montreal Film Journal

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    Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
    08/30/03
    Matthew Turner
    ViewLondon

    Lizzie may be cheesy and disappointingly straight-laced but all in all she's a bit of fun.

    Full Review Source: Teletext | comment Comment
    08/28/03
    Annette Dasey
    Teletext

    Passable entertainment for the young teen set that’s far from memorable, but at least offers a few sparks of life.

    Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
    08/15/03
    Brian Webster
    Apollo Guide

    Its tone is identical to the travelogue movies of the week that NBC used to spin from their hit sitcoms

    Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
    08/13/03
    Bill Chambers
    Film Freak Central

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    Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
    08/05/03
    Neil Smith
    BBC

    Quick to capitalize on one of its assets, now that the 65-episode cap of Lizzie McGuire has been fulfilled, Disney has turned around and popped out a pay-per-view version.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    07/10/03
    Greg Muskewitz
    eFilmCritic.com
    N/R

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    07/08/03
    Adam Nayman
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    06/26/03
    Rich Cline
    Shadows on the Wall

    A fresh and fabulous Cinderella fantasy, Lizzie McGuire is a delightful charmer about a young girl who dreams of being a pop star.

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