Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)

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

Director:

John Schultz

Writers:

Kathy Waugh (screenplay), Megan McDonald (screenplay),

Stars:

Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Preston Bailey

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jordana Beatty	...	Judy Moody
Heather Graham	...	Aunt Opal
Preston Bailey	...	Frank
Parris Mosteller	...	Stink
Kristoffer Ryan Winters	...	Dad (as Kristoffer Winters)
Garrett Ryan	...	Rocky
Jaleel White	...	Mr. Todd
Ashley Boettcher	...	Jessica Finch
Taylar Hender	...	Amy
Cameron Boyce	...	Hunter / Werewolf
Jenica Bergere	...	Rocky's Mom
Janet Varney	...	Mom
Jackson Odell	...	Zeke
Doug MacMillan	...	Bigfoot Eyewitness
Dean Cameron	...	Animated Reporter

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

summer | driving | reference to frankenstein | brother sister relationship | family relationships | 

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Taglines:

Supermegatotally thrilladelic

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild rude humor and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 June 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Judy Moody et son été pas raté

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,076,859 (USA) (10 June 2011)

Gross:

$15,000,994 (USA) (12 August 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Reel FX Creative Studios, Smokewood Entertainment Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Judy and Frank make their tightrope, it hangs down loosely. When Judy climbs up onto the rope to walk across, the rope is very tight with no sag. Then Frank climbs up to join Judy, and still not very much sag. After Judy and Frank fall off, the rope is now tied so loose that it comes untied and falls down into the water.

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Quotes

Judy Moody: Can't, I'm busy on Tuesdays... from now, until always.

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Connections

Spoofs Night of the Living Dead (1968)

User Reviews

A Thrilladelic Movie for the Non-Mass Audience

In spite of a mediocre reception, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is a thoroughly delightful children's movie that brilliantly captures the spirit of the best-selling Judy Moody books. What must be taken into consideration is that this is not a "Mass Audience" movie, but a movie for fans of the book series and for anyone who is tired of seeing the same cookie-cutter family film with the same cookie-cutter jokes as the last twenty summer family films.

Jordana Beatty shines as the spunky, red-haired Judy who is determined to not have a bummer summer, aided by quirky little brother Stink and eccentric Aunt Opal. It is an admittedly simple plot, but an enjoyable one, complimented by great acting (a breath of fresh air for anyone who is a bit tired of the Disney Channel style of child acting) and wonderfully whimsical visuals.

In short, Judy Moody is a children's movie, not a surprise when one considers that it is based on a children's book series. In an age when so many "children's" movies contain off-color jokes and inappropriate content that might amuse the adults but mean very little to children, it's nice to find a children's film that can truly be called a children's film. It's a thrilladelic movie for a "non-mass" audience!