phd_travel This family comedy is based on the recent economic downturn and is about how a little girl and her family cope with the bread winner being laid off. It's fun to see the effects of the financial crisis from a child's point of view with the little fantasy clips. The story is slightly more on the serious side because of this - not a laugh a minute for sure. The adult casting is good. John Corbett is likable as the father and Bridget Moynahan looks suitably unglamorous as a mother. Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Duhamel and Sandra Oh are likable supporting actors. Joey King as Romona is okay but a her disasters are a little annoying at times. Couple of faults. Strange casting of Selena Gomez, because of her latina look she doesn't look like she could possibly be the offspring of the very un-ethnic looking Bridget Moynahan and John Corbett. One problem with the ending. How are they going to live their previous lifestyle on a part time art teacher's salary?

vcute7 I really like this movie. I admit i originally watched it for Selena Gomez I wanted to see if she could actually act outside of Disney and though i didn't determine that, since Joey King was the real star in the movie, i found that i really enjoyed the movie. Yes it is a family movie and a lot of people say it is about nothing, but a movie about nothing to me is really a movie about everything. this movie showed you a family with its family problems and yes there were scenes that let u know that yes it is a movie its still portrayed a good family dynamic and good character interactions, and like i said joey king was amazing some of her scenes made me tear up. If you are looking for a movie with a distinct story line then this is not the movie for you but if just want to chill with the family and watch a movie that makes your family feel normal, with its quirks, crazy kids and surprisingly special moments. then hunker down with the family for a good time

Michael O'Keefe Elizabeth Allen directs this cute little movie about a precocious young grade schooler Ramona Quimby. Ramona a character in a popular children's series by Beverly Cleary. I really thought trailers pushed Selena Gomez as the star; but no...a cute Joey King plays the part of Ramona, who has one misadventure after another. Gomez is older sister Bezzus, who Ramona just can't seem to equal. Ramona's dad Robert(John Corbet)suffers being downsized out of a job. Mother Dorothy(Bridget Moynahan)goes to work and a worried Ramona takes it on herself to earn some money for her dad. A lemonade sale just ends up embarrassing her sister; washing the neighbor Hobart's(Josh Duhamel)jeep ends up practically ruining the vehicle's paint job. The Quimby home goes on the market and the open house ends up a fiasco. Hobart proposes to Romana's Aunt Bea(Ginnifer Goodwin)and the wedding doesn't exactly go unmarred...but Ramona manages to save the ceremony.It is real nice to watch a movie you can relate to. The Quimby family is not perfect, but a work in progress. Ramona is a typical young girl. And its refreshing to have Ms. Gomez play a role that girl's her age can emulate. I personally was most impressed with the delightful Goodwin, fresh as a summer breeze. No foul language and a story that can be enjoyed by all ages. And I liked the use of the song "Eternal Flame" by the Bangles. You shouldn't be disappointed with this one.

Syl This movie was adapted from Beverly Cleary's novels about Ramona Quimby and Beezus Quimby. This film is fine fare for parents and young children. The actress, Joey King, who plays Ramona does a fabulous and believable job. Selena Gomez plays her big sister, Beatrice better known as Beezus does a good job as well. The cast is first rate for a children's movie. Anyway, I would have loved to have seen Beverly Cleary in a cameo if possible. Sandra Oh does a good job in playing Ramona's teacher. John Corbett and Bridget Monahan play parents to Ramona. Ginnifer Goodwin plays beloved Aunt Beatrice. The story has it's moments at times but the film is overall enjoyable and ideal for family viewing. The film itself could use some improvement in writing but it's well done and I hope you enjoy it.