Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Director:

John A. Davis

Writers:

John A. Davis (story) and
Steve Oedekerk (story) ...

Release Date:

21 December 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Blasting Into Theatres

Plot:

Aliens abduct all adults; genius Jimmy and his friends build an interstellar spacefleet and rescue them.

Plot Keywords:

Alien | Genius | Children | Boy Genius | Rocket

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 nominations

Cast

Megan Cavanagh	...	Judy Neutron / VOX (voice)
Mark DeCarlo	...	Hugh Neutron / Pilot / Arena Guard (voice)
Debi Derryberry	...	James 'Jimmy' Isaac Neutron (voice)
Jeffrey Garcia	...	Sheen Estevez (voice)
Bob Goen	...	Newscaster (voice)
Mary Hart	...	Newscaster (voice)
Carolyn Lawrence	...	Cindy Vortex (voice)
Andrea Martin	...	Mrs. Fowl (voice)
Candi Milo	...	Nick Dean / Britanny / PJ (voice)
Rob Paulsen	...	Carl Wheezer / Carl's Mom and Dad / Kid in Classroom / Kid (voice)
Crystal Scales	...	Libby (voice)
Martin Short	...	Ooblar (voice)
Patrick Stewart	...	King Goobot (voice)
Jim Cummings	...	Ultra Lord / Mission Control / General (voice)
David L. Lander	...	Yokian Guard / Gus (voice)

Runtime:

82 min | Spain:84 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Iceland:L | USA:G (certificate #38588) | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Canada:G | France:U | Germany:o.Al. | Netherlands:AL | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:G | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:U

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

The film was originally going to be a pilot, for a TV series. But when the Paramount executives were shown very early footage, and early design plans for it, they were so impressed by it that they decided to fund it for cinema exhibition.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Jimmy's sneaking out, the picture of the family is hanging on the wall, perfectly straight, halfway up the stairs and with three other pictures surrounding it. The next morning, it has moved to the top of the stairs, is slightly crooked, and the three pictures are gone. The next time it's seen, when Jimmy looks at the picture while walking up the stairs the next day, it's back in its original position and the three pictures are around it again.

Quotes:

Jimmy: But dad, all my friends are going.
Mr. Neutron: I know son, but if all your friends were named Cliff, would you jump off them? I don't think so.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Lights! Camera! Danger! (#3.3)" (2004)

Soundtrack:

AC's Alien Nation

Some people are a bit harsh on this film

There's not too much that can really be said about "Jimmy Neutron" as far as films go. A previous reviewer described it as something to watch on a rainy Sunday afternoon and that sounds like an adequate description. There are a few reviews on this website of the film though which feel a bit harsh. Ultimately, theres no denying that "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" is a kids film, that's what it was meant to be, that's what it is. That's not a bad thing though. Whilst it may not have the adult humour of other animations (mainly the greatest animation of them all, "Shrek"), it does still have the occasional funny joke that will make people of all ages laugh. Whilst the plot is a bit wafer thin and the animation a bit simplistic at times, I'd like to see most of the reviewers on this website try and do better. Ultimately, I can understand that to some people, this film may not be their cup of tea, and for a long time I avoided trying to watch it. Once you sit down and give it the time of day though, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Not the best animation of the last few years, but definately worth a viewing.