Terry the Tomboy
Terry the Tomboy

Terry the Tomboy

2014Movie66 minEnglish

Terry the Tomboy centers around a confident, bacon-loving and shower-deficient tomboy whose summer goal is to win the county fair pie-eating contest. After meeting her new neighbor Brett (Charlie Depew, The Amazing Spiderman), she isn’t so interested in pie anymore and realizes the worst thing has happened — she’s a tomboy who has fallen in love.

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IMDb5.2/10
Google Users54%
Director: Sindy SinnGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Terry, a young girl who prefers playing sports and engaging in traditionally masculine activities, is excited to join her soccer team's summer camp. However, her parents surprise her with a trip to visit her grandmother, where she's forced to dress in feminine attire and participate in activities she dislikes. Terry struggles to maintain her true identity while navigating familial expectations and ultimately learns to embrace who she is.

Critical Reception

Terry the Tomboy received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, often being described as a predictable and formulaic family comedy. While some appreciated its attempt to address themes of gender expression and identity for young audiences, many found the execution to be shallow and lacking in genuine humor or emotional depth. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding it a lighthearted and charming film for children, while others criticized its simplistic approach to complex themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted but ultimately predictable family comedy.
  • Attempts to address themes of gender identity but falls short in execution.
  • Relies on tired tropes and lacks substantial humor.

Google audience: Google users appear to have a slightly favorable view of "Terry the Tomboy," with a majority approving of the film. Common positive comments often highlight the film's positive message and its entertainment value for younger viewers, particularly those who might relate to the main character's experiences. However, some audience members found the plot to be unoriginal and the handling of its themes to be superficial.

Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video in many regions, contributing to its limited theatrical release and subsequent critical attention.

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