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The adventures of young Ramona Quimby (newcomer Joey King) and her big sister Beezus (Selena Gomez) come to life in this all new film based on the best-selling books (over 30 million...and counting) b... read more read more...y Beverly Cleary. Ramona's vivid imagination, boundless energy, and accident-prone antics keep everyone she meets on their toes. But her irrepressible sense of fun, adventure and mischief come in handy when she puts her mind to helping save her family's home. John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Bridget Moynahan (I, Robot) also star as Ramona and Beezus' parents, Robert and Dorothy Quimby, while Ginnifer Goodwin (He's Just Not That Into You) portrays the girls' Aunt Bea, opposite Josh Duhamel (Transformers) as Bea's former flame, Hobart. Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy) plays Ramona's third grade teacher, Mrs. Meacham. Elizabeth Allen (Aquamarine) directs from a screenplay by Laurie Craig and Nick Pustay. Denise Di Novi and Alison Greenspan produce for Fox 2000 Pictures and Walden Media. The cinematographer is John Bailey, ASC; Brent Thomas is the production designer; and Jane Moran is the editor. Co-producer is Brad Van Arragon. Music is by Mark Mothersbaugh, and the music supervisor is Julia Michels. -- (C) 20th Century Fox

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G, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Elizabeth Allen (II)

Release Date: July 23, 2010

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DVD Release Date: November 9, 2010

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  • lewiskendell
    August 29, 2011
    lewiskendell
    A really cute, completely harmless, and often amusing family movie. I wish less of the story was focused on the adult characters (the Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Duhamel storyline almost put me to sleep) and more time was spent with the adorable Ramona (Joey King, who absolutely st... read moreeals the movie) and the charming Beezus (Selena Gomez, who hopefully has a great movie career ahead of her), but honestly, there's not much about Ramona and Beezus that I didn't like.

    Anyone with fond memories of reading Beverly Cleary books as a kid or who wants to share the on-screen versions of the characters with their children will enjoy this. Ramona and Beezus is the rare kind of completely inoffensive family-oriented film that escapes blandess and boredom and leaves you with a grin on your face, despite all the sugary sweetness.
  • itsjustme2004
    August 8, 2011
    itsjustme2004
    Deeeelightful! Funny! Charming! Sweet! Good for everyone, young and old!
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    July 15, 2011
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    A Little Sister Goes A Long Way.

    Very nice family film with very imaginative stuff and some real life problems everyone faces these days. Very clever story and fun for all ages. Watch it with your kids.

    Adapted from Beverly Cleary's perennially popular book series, Ramona and B... read moreeezus stars newcomer Joey King as Ramona Quimby, a grade-schooler with a big imagination. So big, in fact, that she often clashes with her no-nonsense teacher (Sandra Oh). When Ramona's upbeat dad (John Corbett) loses his job, the family including her teenage sister, Beezus (Selena Gomez), and their practical-minded mother (Bridget Moynahan) must make major adjustments, like dad learning how to run the house. Ramona dreams up various plans to make money so that she can save their house, but because everybody in the family seems too preoccupied to help her with her own worries, she turns to the one person who always has time for her, Aunt Bea (Ginnifer Goodwin). But even Aunt Bea is distracted these days because her ex-boyfriend and Quimby family next-door neighbor Hobart (Josh Duhamel) keeps trying to win Bea back.
  • DreamExtractor
    June 12, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    I really enjoyed this movie surprisingly. It wasn't funny, cute, or cool, but it was good. The acting was made completely for kids and hollywood, but the movie IS for kids and hollywood so it didn'tbother me. The plot was very good in my opinion because it dealt with real life... read more issues and how children percieve it. Its not a must see, but its a nice film.
  • jennifxu
    May 1, 2011
    jennifxu
    Ramona and Beezus is a really cute movie - almost sickeningly so. Everybody looks like they stepped out of a J. Crew catalogue or something.
  • bbcfloridabound
    March 1, 2011
    bbcfloridabound
    This wasn't really my cup of tea. Don't get me wrong I really do enjoy family films but this one just didn't hit the spot. Movie is about a 9 year old that is not only the center of attention but runs the show. I did find the part where she runs away from home very amusing as my ... read morefoster mom did the same thing with her middle soon. Still I am sure most will find this very enjoyable, just wasn't for me. 3 stars
  • fb100000145236770
    January 12, 2011
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    Cute, very funny family movie. Perfect for someone like me who has the 2 most adorable nieces in the world:-)
  • YLOWBSTARDreturns
    December 26, 2010
    YLOWBSTARDreturns
    I really can't say anything negative about this film. It's smart, sweet, light hearted familty- friendly entertainment. One of the best films of it's kind this year.
  • LWOODS04
    November 19, 2010
    LWOODS04
    Cast: Joey King, Selena Gomez, John Corbett, Bridget Moynahan, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Duhamel, Jason Spevack, Sierra McCormick, Sandra Oh, Kathryn Zenna

    Director: Elizabeth Allen

    Summary: When free-spirited grade-schooler Ramona Quimby's (Joey King) wild imagination leads ... read moreher into another adventure, she plunges in with her trademark energy ... and penchant for mishaps, much to the consternation of her parents and big sister Beezus (Selena Gomez).

    My Thoughts: "I ordered this tonight for my rugrats (niece's and nephew). My nephew seemed bored, but my niece's enjoyed it a lot. It's more of a girls film I guess. But it's a great film for the whole family too. They laughed and cried throughout the film. It's always sweet seeing little ones get emotional over a film. Joey King, is a great little actress. I know Selena Gomez is a popular girl, but this was my first time seeing her in anything and I thought she was great as well. A good kid flick that everyone can enjoy."
  • fb733768972
    November 14, 2010
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    Imaginative and heartwarming! Ramona and Beezus brings everything that has been missing out of all the bad family filmes this year. It's not amazing, but it is a film to watch a feel good about life. It's a great little harmless film that all ages can enjoy. I expected nothing fr... read moreom this film, but I got much, much more. Salena Gomez pulls off a performance that nobody could really expect. A wondeful family film!

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Critic Reviews

A.O. Scott
July 26, 2010
A.O. Scott, At the Movies

It's something that you would not be unhappy seeing on television, [but] there's nothing that calls it for you to go see it on the big-screen. Full Review

Ian Buckwalter
July 23, 2010
Ian Buckwalter, NPR

Honesty about the difficulties, both large and small, of being part of a family is what Ramona and Beezus does best, even if the rough and dangerous edges have been filed down. Full Review

Dan Kois
July 23, 2010
Dan Kois, Washington Post

Allen's direction is bright and imaginative; particularly enjoyable are the movie's occasional flights of fancy. Full Review

Katie Hewitt
July 23, 2010
Katie Hewitt, Globe and Mail

The film tries to appeal to audiences of all ages, and for the most part "reels you in like a sea bass," as Ramona would say. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
July 23, 2010
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

[Ramona] deserves better treatment, fairer justice, than she gets in Ramona and Beezus, for no other reason than she's the best thing in it: a rambunctious, bright-eyed mighty mouse with a kaleidoscop... Full Review

Adam Graham
July 23, 2010
Adam Graham, Detroit News

Sure, the film's reality may be saccharine, but for a non-computer animated, non-3D kid's film, we'll take it. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
July 23, 2010
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

Ramona and Beezus has enough charm to forgive it an unnecessary foray onto romantic-comedy turf. Full Review

Nancy Churnin
July 23, 2010
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News

It's always a challenge for actors to meet the expectations readers have in their heads. These performances offer pleasure throughout. Full Review

Mike Hale
July 23, 2010
Mike Hale, New York Times

Parents may also be happy to see a movie for children that doesn't involve wizards, vampires or action figures that can be bought in the food court. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
July 23, 2010
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Child actress King is a real find; plenty of kids will be asking for a sequel. Full Review

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    • Beezus Quimby: I hope nobody sees us. We're so weird!
    • Ramona Quimby: GUTS! GUTS, GUTS, GUTS, GUTS!
    • Beezus Quimby: Bite the head off first. It's less gruesome that way.
    • Ramona Quimby: Terrifical!
    • Dorothy Quimby: Great, now you can teach her how to change her own diaper.
    • Mrs. Meacham: Now go out there and shake your booty!
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