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Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001)

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Reviews Counted:73

Fresh:54

Rotten:19

Average Rating:6.4/10

Consensus: What Jimmy Neutron lacks in computer animation, it makes up for in charm and cleverness.

Runtime: 84 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Synopsis: JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS is a funny, silly, and colorfully animated children's film featuring Jimmy Neutron, the amazing wunderkind whose penchant for invention leads him to amazing adventures.... JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS is a funny, silly, and colorfully animated children's film featuring Jimmy Neutron, the amazing wunderkind whose penchant for invention leads him to amazing adventures. Jimmy has created all kinds of gadgets to make his life easier, including a robotic dog, Goddard, who follows him everywhere. Jimmy's dimwitted father is awed by the boy's abilities, but his no-nonsense mom just wants Jimmy to stay out of trouble. Jimmy and his friend, Carl, use a homemade spaceship to launch a satellite. The spaceship crashes, and things go downhill from there. Jimmy's satellite inadvertently beams a video of him with his parents to the planet Yolkus, and the egg-shaped aliens there decide that Jimmy's parents look good enough to eat. Soon, every parent in Retroland has been abducted, and Jimmy has to build a whole fleet of spaceships for his friends so they can rescue their folks. The film's animation is slick and the pace is lively. Especially funny are Patrick Stewart playing the Yolkian King Goobot, and Martin Short playing his right-hand egg, Ooblar. The soundtrack includes songs by Aaron Carter and Britney Spears. Kids, as well as parents, will really enjoy JIMMY NEUTRON's fun-filled, far-out ride. [More]

Starring: Debi Derryberry, Martin Short, Patrick Stewart, Rob Paulsen

Starring: Debi Derryberry, Martin Short, Patrick Stewart, Rob Paulsen, Megan Cavanagh, Mark DeCarlo, Andrea Martin, Laraine Newman

Director: John A. Davis

Director: John A. Davis
Screenwriter: John A. Davis, Steve Oedekerk, David N. Weiss, J. David Stern
Producer: John A. Davis, Albie Hecht, Steve Oedekerk
Composer: John Debney
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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Good news for you moms and dads out there who will undoubtedly be dragged by their kids to see this film -- it's actually quite good!

Full Review Source: Citysearch | comment Comment
12/21/01
Christine Blosdale
Christine Blosdale
Citysearch

Put simply, Jimmy Neutron rocks.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
12/20/01
Max Messier
Max Messier
Filmcritic.com

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Full Review Source: www.susangranger.com | comment Comment
12/20/01
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
www.susangranger.com

This is a kids-only flick and anyone over the age of twelve will be squirming in their seats.

Full Review Source: Greenwich Village Gazette | comment Comment
12/20/01
Eric Lurio
Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette

A misstep or two aside, you don't have to be a MENSA member to know that kids are going to enjoy it.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
12/20/01
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

For all their rambunctious energy and rebellion, these kids are innocents out of a 1950s sitcom and the film steers clear of the adult in-jokes and bodily function humor that litters so many recent family films.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
12/20/01
Sean Axmaker
Sean Axmaker
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

While somewhat less inspired than its big-screen competition, this Nickelodeon adventure-comedy proves to be humorous, clever, and engaging -- for children and parents alike.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
12/20/01
Mary Kalin-Casey
Mary Kalin-Casey
Reel.com

As a kids' movie, it's a zippy diversion.

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12/20/01
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times

This is a movie that is neither sentimental nor cheap; it never takes itself too seriously, and it has faith in the intelligence of its audience.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
12/20/01
Patrick Z. McGavin
Patrick Z. McGavin
Chicago Tribune

Awesome, wacky, originality is diluted mildly by a rote sci-fi wrap up. Otherwise, could have been one of the best films of the year. Still very fun!

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
12/20/01
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

that perfect combination of bright adventure to entertain the kiddies and clever jokes and retro cultural references to amuse the adults

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
12/20/01
Laura Clifford
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews

This spirited CGI kiddie creation...is absolutely popping with personality and prodigious production design.

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12/18/01
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

Neutron's relatively conflicted, walking an awkward line between the absurd and the downright lame.

Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
12/18/01
Ed Gonzalez
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine

Fun family film for the young and the young at heart.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
12/18/01
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews
 
 
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