Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

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Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

2011
Movie
91 min
English

Third-grader Judy Moody sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users62%
Director: John SchultzGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Ten-year-old Judy Moody is a third grader who feels she has ordinary luck. She believes her luck is about to change when she starts the summer with a 'not-bummer' attitude. However, when her parents leave her with her aunt and cousins, her summer takes an unexpected turn. Judy and her friends embark on a series of misadventures and attempt to create the most thrilling summer ever.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a noisy and overactive children's comedy. While some acknowledged its energetic cast, most felt the plot was weak and unfocused, failing to capture the spirit of the books it was based on. Audiences, particularly families, were more receptive, appreciating its lighthearted tone and child-friendly humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Energetic but ultimately unfocused and overly chaotic.

  • Struggles to translate the charm of its source material to the screen.

  • A noisy, frantic comedy that relies too heavily on slapstick.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a fun and energetic film for kids, with many appreciating the lively performances and silly adventures. However, some viewers found it to be a bit too loud and over-the-top, with a plot that didn't always hold together.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the popular children's book series of the same name by Megan McDonald, which features a protagonist who is known for her imaginative and often dramatic moods.

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