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The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

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Reviews Counted:28

Fresh:16

Rotten:12

Average Rating:5.8/10

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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    Full Review Source: Rolling Stone | comment Comment
    08/14/07
    Peter Travers
    Peter Travers
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    Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
    05/06/03
    Mark Holcomb
    Mark Holcomb
    Village Voice
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    Director Jim Fall has orchestrated Lizzie's dream vacation with energy and humor.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
    05/05/03
    Sheri Linden
    Sheri Linden
    Hollywood Reporter
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    ... [Duff's] a very charming young actress, but the material just isn't there.

    Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper | comment Comment
    05/05/03
    Richard Roeper
    Richard Roeper
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    Doesn't try to be more than what it is: a romantic fantasy caper.

    Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Desson Thomson
    Desson Thomson
    Washington Post
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    A smug, cutesy music video/ fashion show for [Hilary] Duff.

    Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Jane Horwitz
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    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Todd McCarthy
    Todd McCarthy
    Variety
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    The story is essentially flawed, and so is the presentation.

    Full Review Source: Toronto Star | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Daphne Gordon
    Daphne Gordon
    Toronto Star
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    For what it aspires to be -- and we're not talking Sense and Sensibility here -- it works.

    Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    C.W. Nevius
    C.W. Nevius
    San Francisco Chronicle
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    Parents will adore this instructional, hopeful message. Young Duff Buffs, like my 7-year-old companion, will be in a state of beatitude.

    Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Karen Heller
    Karen Heller
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    A daydream from a discount store.

    Full Review Source: Newark Star-Ledger | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Bob Campbell
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    Good clean fun.

    Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Bruce Westbrook
    Bruce Westbrook
    Houston Chronicle
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    Altogether a wasted opportunity from a Disney organization which grows more sclerotic by the minute.

    Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Ray Conlogue
    Ray Conlogue
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    It is good, clean fun and likely does not spell the end of Western civilization.

    Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Tom Long
    Tom Long
    Detroit News
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    [Borstein] is the only really delightful element in the movie; everything else is simply slick and professional.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Roger Ebert
    Roger Ebert
    Chicago Sun-Times
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    It beats the Olsen twins. But not by much.

    Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Ty Burr
    Ty Burr
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    Shockingly wholesome and lots of fun, Lizzie's just the kind of girl parents want their children to hang out with.

    Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Elizabeth Weitzman
    Elizabeth Weitzman
    New York Daily News
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    Though likely to induce a saccharine seizure for a general audience, the movie is perfect for a girls' night out for mothers and their preteen daughters.

    Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    John Monaghan
    John Monaghan
    Detroit Free Press
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    A superficial escapist fantasy for fans of the show.

    Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
    05/02/03
    Megan Lehmann
    Megan Lehmann
    New York Post
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    The filmmakers must have figured that because Duff is so cute and lovable, a compelling plot wasn't needed.

    Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
    05/01/03
    Claudia Puig
    Claudia Puig
    USA Today
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