Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Theatrical Release Date: 2001 12 21 (USA)

UPC: 097363382645

Studio: Paramount

MPAA Rating: G   Contains:[Excellent For Children]

Summary: 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 school. 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

Category: Children's/Family

Awards: Best Animated Feature – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Animated Feature – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Features: ccThe making of Jimmy Neutron
2 music videos
12 promotional spots
7 DVD-ROM games
Teaser trailer
Theatrical trailer
Dolby Digital
English subtitles
Menus
Scene selection

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Format: DVD

Release Date: 07/02/2002

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DDS Dolby Digital Surround

Runtime: 82 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. Communication Toaster
2. Show and Tell
3. Butter 'Em Up
4. Sneaking Out
5. Retroland
6. No Parents
7. We're Getting Our Parents Back
8. Asteroid Camp
9. The Little Rescue Party
10. A Few Kind Words
11. Carbonated Life Forms
12. Big Brain
13. It's Just Breakfast
1. Communication Toaster
2. Show and Tell
3. Butter 'Em Up
4. Sneaking Out
5. Retroland
6. No Parents
7. We're Getting Our Parents Back
8. Asteroid Camp
9. The Littlest Rescue Party
10. A Few Kind Words
11. Carbonated Life Forms
12. Big Brain
13. It's Just Breakfast

Craig Butler

Based upon the Nickelodeon series, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is a very agreeable animated film, even if the TV show is better. Interestingly, despite the fact that the movie has thrice the amount of time as an episode of the series, the characters are better developed and defined on TV. Indeed, fans of Jimmy on TV may be a little disappointed by the way in which their friends have been brought to the big screen. The rivalry between Jimmy and Cindy is much less intense, Sheen is given too little screen time, Libby comes across as rather bland, and Hugh's quirkiness is largely missing. And while the dialogue contains more than its share of snappy remarks and little turns of phrase, it's a bit less flavorful than regular viewers have come to expect. That said, the animation is of a higher level than that found on the weekly show, and the filmmakers have been quite imaginative visually, especially in terms of the spacecraft that they create for the mission. The voice talent is quite good, although villain Patrick Stewart and goofy sidekick Martin Short could have been shown off to better advantage. Jimmy is not a great film, but it's a fine way to pass an hour and a half. ~ Craig Butler, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Steve Oedekerk  Producer 
Steve Oedekerk  Screenwriter 
John A. Davis  Director 
John A. Davis  Producer 
John A. Davis  Screenwriter 
John Debney  Composer (Music Score) 
David N. Weiss  Screenwriter 
Julia Pistor  Executive Producer 
Keith Alcorn  Executive Producer 
Albie Hecht  Producer 
J. David Stem  Screenwriter 
Megan Cavanagh  Actor 
Mark de Carlo  Actor 
Debi Derryberry  Actor 
Jeff Garcia  Actor 
Bob Goen  Actor 
Mary Hart  Actor 
Carolyn Lawrence  Actor 
Andrea Martin  Actor 
Candi Milo  Actor 
Rob Paulsen  Actor 
Crystal Scales  Actor 
Martin Short  Actor 
Patrick Stewart  Actor 
Jim Cummings  Actor 
David L. Lander  Actor 
Kimberly Brooks  Actor 
Paul Greenberg  Actor 
Laraine Newman  Actor 

Country: USA