Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 21, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
65
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews
Positive:
13
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
91
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
There's a real gee-whiz kick to the fantasy of being the brainiest kid on the planet, and a down-to-earth quality to Jimmy and his not-so-bright, but ever-so-stalwart best buddies. Read full review
83
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
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. Read full review
80
L.A. WeeklyF. X. Feeney
A witty, well-crafted comedy that combines primal slapstick with sharp satiric banter to keep children and parents laughing together. Read full review
80
New Times (L.A.)Luke Y. Thompson
The movie's essentially a series of high-speed, dizzying rocket chases that should keep the young'uns perfectly quiet. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
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. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeLoren King
Mixes ''Jetsons''-style futuristic hijinks with a reliable story of a boy inadvertently whisked ''over the rainbow'' to another galaxy where his mettle is tested.
75
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
A thoroughly entertaining animated comedy that's sweet enough for the youngest moviegoers, and smart enough for the most cynical chaperone. Read full review
75
Miami HeraldChristine Dolen
The charm of Jimmy Neutron is that it's both futuristic enough to intrigue kids and retro enough to hook their parents.
75
Chicago TribunePatrick Z. McGavin
Clever and funny, with a dense surface of ideas and moods. Read full review
70
Washington PostRita Kempley
This little charmer both celebrates and kids the corny conventions of family sitcoms. Read full review
70
The New York TimesDana Stevens
After Jimmy Neutron was over, I felt glassy-eyed and a little headachy. But the boy genius who accompanied me to the screening could not take his eyes off the screen. I think he's in his room right now, building a shrink ray to try out on his dad. Read full review
70
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
For the sake of more irony--the movie is lousy with it--the precocious characters have an infantile response to the discovery that their parents are missing: all want their mommies after a night of junk-food excess. Read full review
70
VarietyTodd McCarthy
Moppet appeal of the present feature rests in three can't-miss concepts -- cool gadgets, the desire to see grownups disappear and space travel. Pic delivers on all three points and doesn't have to do a whole lot more. Read full review
60
Film ThreatGareth Von Kallenbach
The film is short on plot, and any form of character development, but I am sure the target audience of children will find plenty to enjoy even though most adults may find it a bit boring. All in all, Jimmy Neutron is a nice holiday diversion for the family. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesGene Seymour
The movie's clatter and whiz-bang suggests more humor than there actually is. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineFrank Lovece
Grownups who grew up on The Jetsons and children who, like the movie's heroes, aren't yet nine years old, should enjoy this film. Read full review
50
Baltimore SunStaff (Not credited)
A misstep or two aside, you don't have to belong to Mensa to know kids will enjoy it.
50
New York PostLou Lumenick
Aimed squarely at the under-6 crowd, is basically the pilot for a Nickelodeon series with an already heavily merchandised character. Read full review
50
USA TodayClaudia Puig
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 -- notably the gross-out moments. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
Inventive and intermittently amusing. Read full review
20
Washington PostDan Via
Frenetic and uninvolving. Read full review
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