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This animated feature from Nickelodeon is the story of ten-year-old genius inventor Jimmy Neutron, whose penchant for gadget-creation gets him and his robot dog, Goddard, into trouble at home and scho... read more read more...ol. However, when the parents of Jimmy's hometown are kidnapped by the gooey green aliens known as Yokians, it's up to Jimmy, his best friend, Carl Wheezer, and his arch rival, Cindy Vortex, to rally their fellow kids for a rescue effort. Patching together a ragtag armada of interstellar spacecraft, the kid invasion force sets out to rescue the moms and dads who love them and get them home in time for dinner. Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) features the vocal talents of Debi Derryberry, Carolyn Lawrence, Rob Paulsen, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, and Patrick Stewart. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 23 min.

Directed by: John Davis, John A. Davis

Release Date: December 21, 2001

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DVD Release Date: July 2, 2002

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  • jmanard52
    July 16, 2010
    jmanard52
    Good and funny movie. Lots of laughs.
  • coollala0910
    April 15, 2011
    coollala0910
    Two days ago, I sent my fellow RT friends a list of films I wanted to review and this was one of them. This got the most requests so now I'm here reviewing it. "Jimmy Neutron" is a film that I enjoy everytime I see it. I saw twice in the theaters and was a avid watcher of the TV ... read moreseries that spawned from this.

    Jimmy Neutron is a very intelligent 4th grader who sends a message to some extraterrestrials wanting to know more about our planet that we they know what to expect when they invade it. When the aliens learn about Earth's large supply of parents, the kidnap them and are about to use them as a sacrifice to a god named Poultra. When the kids are informed on this, Jimmy takes the children of Retroville (funny name) out into the far reaches of space to reclaim their mommies and daddies.

    The film dosen't have the best when it comes to the plot. Its a kids movie financed by Nickelodeon so you shouldn't expect greatness. But Nickelodeon did acheive greatness last month with "Rango". Its a kids movie with a kiddish premise. Children looking for their parents. We've seen this at least once in our movie-watching days. But wheter you're a kid or adult, there has to be something in this film that elates you. Could it be the robotic dog, the pop soundtrack, or Jimmy's ecstatic fanboy friend, Sheen? It has to be either one of those. While the premise is silly, the film is witty, charming, and has many moments plus funny lines. The film has a good script.

    The film's animation is done by O Entertainment. The ones who did "Barnyard" and those Thumbnation short films like "Bat Thumb" "Thumb Wars" and "The Blair Thumb Project". They were the ones who introduced us into the animation technique where you can put the voice actor's voice into an object (i.e. "The Annoying Orange"). But when it comes to a full-length computer animated films, they don't reach the highest standards. But I think the animation was acceptable for its time. Many studios at the time of this film's release try to recreate the success of Pixar's films. If this movie came out around today, I probably would be disgusted by the visuals.

    The voice acting and characters were very funny. Jimmy is always fun, Carl is very likable, Sheen is hilarious, Cindy is funny, etc. The characters are mostly voice by voice actors from cartoons but we do get some A-listers. Patrick Stewart is pretty funny as the alien king and Martin Short as well. He was funny also. We also get cameos from the two host from "Entertainment Tonight" and that is pretty funny as well. Lastly, the soundtrack. It was mostly 90's and early 2000's pop from Aaron Carter and The Spice Girls. Catchy tunes but nothing special.

    You either enjoy this or dislike it. It isn't love it or hate it. I really enjoy it because I love good animated films. Its funny, well paced, and memorable. But it just depends on how you act towards it. One of my faves. Thanks for all your requests, guys. I had fun reviewing this.

    "My clothes don't match, my clothes don't match. I'm out in public and my clothes don't match!"
  • CreedsDelight
    January 24, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    As a kid, this was my life. This movie is so entertaining for kids and has a great story.

    Grade: B+
  • skeletonking101
    January 3, 2011
    skeletonking101
    The animation is great, the comedy was great, the acting was great, and the TV show was great
  • fb733768972
    January 13, 2010
    fb733768972
    This was a great kids film! I liked it when I was young, and it still holds up to that potential today!
  • thmtsang
    November 10, 2007
    thmtsang
    Fun animation about a boy inventor who always makes live interesting.
  • ceWEBrity
    March 25, 2007
    ceWEBrity
    Nickolodeon has lost its luster completely - and Jimmy Neutron is one of its better new shows, sadly enough.
  • sanjurosamurai
    January 25, 2007
    sanjurosamurai
    dissapointing, should have been better
  • fb1526363679
    October 12, 2011
    fb1526363679
    Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is one of my childhood favorites, a must see for all animation lovers.
  • stonedmagician
    December 20, 2010
    stonedmagician
    Completely over the top, funny, and with good voice acting, this is a fast and fun animation that, though definitely kiddie-oriented, manages to be entertaining to viewers of all ages.

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Critic Reviews

Rita Kempley
January 6, 2002
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

This little charmer both celebrates and kids the corny conventions of family sitcoms.

Mick LaSalle
January 6, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Jimmy Neutron just doesn't have enough power to sustain itself to feature length, though children -- the movie's real audience -- may be so dazzled by the spectacle of Jimmy flying through space with ... Full Review

Richard Roeper
January 3, 2002
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

[W]hen they went into the outerspace adventure it just got so silly and it didn't really go anywhere and it just kind of lay dead there. Full Review

Claudia Puig
December 21, 2001
Claudia Puig, USA Today

After Monsters, Inc., this movie may be a bit of a letdown, but there are some scenes that will delight elementary -school-age children and older preschoolers. Full Review

Gene Seymour
December 21, 2001
Gene Seymour, Newsday

There's barely more invention in the animation than in the concept. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
December 21, 2001
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

A lickety-split, madly packed, roller-coaster entertainment that might almost have been designed to make you scared of how much smarter your kids are than you. Full Review

Terry Lawson
December 21, 2001
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press

More clever than we have any right to expect. Full Review

Paul Tatara
December 21, 2001
Paul Tatara, CNN.com

The most delightfully original children's film of 2001. Full Review

Roger Ebert
December 21, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

It doesn't have the little in-jokes that make Shrek and Monsters, Inc. fun for grown-ups. But adults who appreciate the art of animation may enjoy the look of the picture. Full Review

Loren King
December 21, 2001
Loren King, Boston Globe

One of the pleasant surprises of the holiday season.

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