1 "This is what dreams are made of"
I love this movie. I loved at the end when Hilary sings. good movie.Oh, and Rome has pretty scenery.
2 Yikes.
Wow, I must say that this movie has no redeeming qualities. First off,every actor is in desperate need of acting lessons, or, in lieu of acting lessons, a punch in the throat. Yes, the acting was that bad. The opening montage sets the pace for the rest of the movie, assuming you consider "Hey look, we're in a city, why are my ears assaulted by the screaming of demons?" to be a pace. This movie was horrible, and Disney has disappointed before, but this is one of their absolute worst.
3 Wonderful, just wonderful
The Lizzie McGure Movie theme was really lovely and touching. I watched it several times and honestly everytime I watch it, I love it more and more and miss watching it again. It just lifts up your spirit. The movie is a bit different than those other intense movies we watch nowadays.. The producing and directing is well-done to the extent that makes you live the storyline. Needless to mention my most favorite soundtrack "Have you Ever Seen.." by Hilary being well-played in this movie while Lizzie sings it on stage. It's really worth watching and I highly recommend it to everyone and not only teenagers. ;)
4 great movie
As a big fan of Hilary Duff,and a moderator of hilaryfan.com,I just purchased this from Amazon having seen this before i loved it,Hilary as Lizzie has always been my favorite role.the movie was so much fun to watch even over and over any fan of Hilary Duff will love this DVD,i even saw her in concert last July and she was amazing,i miss her doing this role but look forward to seeing her future movies.a must own for fans of the series.
5 very good
This movie is based on the hit tv show Lizzie Mcguire. I am really glad that they did a movie cos i have always loved the tv show. This movie is great for the whole family and once your watch it you will want to see it over and over again. I love all the music especially the song at the end. a great movie for all Lizzie Mcguire fans, Hilary Duff fans and anyone just wanting to watch a good movie
6 Cute, but lacks the charm of the TV series
If I watched this film never having seen the TV show that it spun off of, I would have enjoyed it more, I think. I went in with extremely high expectations, since Lizzie McGuire is probably my all-time favorite show. It does a wonderful job of exploring the life of a teenage girl, especially in her relationships with her friends, her brother, and her parents. Part of the charm of the show is that it features people who seem very real in situations that are sometimes a little far-fetched, but generally resonate somehow with normal real life experiences.
The movie loses some of that by putting Lizzie and Co. in places and situations that are really quite implausible. The script also lacks much of the show's wit and intelligence, and the show's most interesting relationships (Lizzie and her mom, Lizzie and Matt, Lizzie and Gordo...) take a back seat to the developing romance between Lizzie and Paolo. For a show with SUCH a strong supporting cast, it's a shame to have many of them relegated to such minor roles. Also, the animated Lizzie who provides such penetrating insights into Lizzie's brain in the TV series is included almost as an afterthought, and her input is often extraneous.
All that being said, it is certainly a cute movie, with a great soundtrack, and a delightful star. It is fun and pleasant for all ages, and worth owning. But it's a different genre than the TV show.
7 Lizzie spin-off proves to be worth 5 stars
I was a huge Lizzie fan. But extremely disappointed at the end of the show. I didn't see why Lizzie's years couldn't continue through high school, but I guess Duff and Disney hit heads on that one.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie is a "spin-off" to the show Lizzie McGuire. Lizzie (Hilary Duff) has decided to embark on a field trip to Rome before her freshman year. Gordo (Adam Lamberg), one of her best friends, comes along for the ride, as well as some other classmates, that devoted viewers will remember from the show. Miranda, as it is put, is off in New Mexico visiting relatives.
During the trip, Lizzie bumps into a Italian young man named Paolo (Yani Gellman) and HE realizes she's identical to his former pop partner, Isabella. He convinces her to...well, you'll just have to see for yourself.
This movie has comedy, romance, and fun mixed all in one to make it worthy of 5 stars, in my opinion.
8 Best Teen Movie Ever!
This has to be the best teen movie ever! All the cast of the series is great in this big screen version. Hilary is at her very best as Lizzie, an all-American, girl-next-door who finds adventure on a school trip to Rome. The concert scenes are great. Hilary belts out "What Dreams Are Made Of." An absolutely incredible scene. The soundtrack is fantastic with hits from Hilary and Haylie Duff plus classics like An Evening in Roma and Volare. Alex Borstein is hilarious as Miss Ungermeyer, the school chaperone. There is simply no fault in the whole movie. A fantastic feel-good film for the entire family!
9 Hilary's Roman Adenture!!!
I just got this movie from yesterday that my High School friend bought for me.And this movie was pretty good that I expected it to be.And on the Hilary Duff plays 2 characters on ths film is Lizzie & Italian Popsinger Isabella who looks like Lizzie.I don't know how they had Hilary play both characters in this movie.And Lizzie & Gordo's Friendship starts to grow closer.And I thought it was sweet at the end of the movie that Lizzie kissed on the lips.This is the Best Disney Movie Ever!!!
10 Lizzie's growing up
It showed Lizzie graduating from Jr. High and represents growing up. Lizzie conquered a lot of things, she graduated Jr. High, got over her fear of being in front of an audience, she and Kate are on better terms (at least in Rome anyway), and lets just say she conquered Gordo.I mean ever sense 'First Kiss' it has been clear that a romance between Lizzie and Gordo would be blooming. Thanks to this movie audiences who were fans of the show left happy, knowing that Lizzie and Gordo had a deffinate future together. But also the emptyness of not knowing what else would happen to the two as for this being what could be the final installment of the Lizzie series. This movie is one of my favorites and I think it will always be my favorites no matter how old I get because each time I watch this movie or the Lizzie series I get right back into the age I was when this started and I am happy.
11 eeeeehhhhhhhh, soso...........
The story line didn't really make alot of sense. I mean, one of the main points was that he lied and said he was sneaking out, not her, but he'd been with the group the whole time. Stuff like that, there were alot of really random non-senseical things in the movie. It wasn't a totally ruined movie, and much better than the crappy show. Mad TV's Alex Borstein was hilarious, though. That was probably the only thing that kept this movie from bein a total waste. So-so. I recommend seeing it if it comes on TV, but you probably shouldn't pay money for it. eh.
12 One Of Disney's Best Movies Ever!! I LOVED This Chick Flick!
Walt Disney Pictures does it again, making a movie out of one of their own hit shows. Banking on the popularity of the half-hour comedy series "Lizzie McGuire", Disney did a great job reuniting 98% of the show's original cast, including the-dare I say it?-HOT Ashlie Brillault as Lizzie's nemesis, the lovely Kate Sanders. Don't misunderstand me though, I LOVE Lizzie; she is down to earth and sooo lovable. The soundtrack to this movie is AWESOME!! I think the movie's PG rating was just to attract older kids to seeing this family comedy. "Pirates Of The Caribbean" would be rated PG-13 the following summer and was a huge hit because a lot of people went to see it-in spite of the rating, because there was nothing objectionable in the film; just pure Disney fun. My favorite scenes are when Lizzie and Paolo are roaming through Rome, to "Volare" by Vitamin C and when she sings both versions of "What Dreams Are Made Of" (great song). I seriously hope that Disney makes a sequel to "The Lizzie McGuire Movie." I recommend this movie for the entire family. Rated G.
13 Hillary Duff Lets Us Down......
I received this DVD last Xmas, I watched it on my computer, and let me say this, it really, really, really, sucked. As if Hillary's Disney Channel show wasn't enough, she had to go and make a gay movie that included the worst cast ever. WHO CARES if Hillary sings along with a song? WHO CARES if she goes to Rome? Adam Lanberg or whatever his last name is, sucked worse. HOW CAN YOU BE THE ONE SNEAKING OUT WHEN YOU'VE BEEN WITH THE GROUP THE WHOLE FLIPPIN' TIME? DO YOU HAVE A CLONE OR SOMETHIN'?
I hate the show, too. It's like nothing BAD EVER HAPPENS. OOH, EVERYONE'S BEEN DUMPED, ''LIZZIE''! Her friends are ''by her side'' and when they get in a fight, their comebacks are just sad. For instance, when Miranda and Lizzie get in a fight, this is what Lizzie says, ''I'm amazed that you're being a partener with a ''lousy friend''.'' CAN SOMEBODY PULEEZE GET THIS SHOW SOME COMEBACKS THAT MAKE SENSE????? Her whole life on this show is on Cloud 9. Boyfriend break-up with you, Lizzie? Don't worry, ''Gordo'' will make you feel better. Not to mention the whole clean thing. She doesn't lie, cheat, steal, or make the ''wrong choice''. Her parents say yes to everything. If she said, ''Hey Mom, I'm gonna go smoke with Miranda, (Yeah, Fat Chance!) be back in a few days!'' Her Mom would say, ''Okay Honey, please bring me, Matt, and your Father a cigarette, too. I love you!'' I'm being honest, I'm SO SO SO SOOOOO GLAD that Disney stopped making new episodes of this crappish tv show. And, if that's not enough, Raven-Symone` has a tv show! Oh Yippie! I LOVE HER! SHE SUCKS AT SINGING, AND SHE HAS A FULL OF CRAP CD, ALSO! BE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT!
14 Hilary is here to stay
This movie is one of the funniest movies I ever seen and also very entertaining, the director really had a great idea when he made this movie because sometimes they made movies from tv series and they totally mess up and here absolutely no! the message that Lizzie has graduate and is growing up is clear, I can say this because in the movie when she sees "Paolo" for the first time she "falls in love" beacuse is the fisrst time that a handsome boy is surprised by her, and the idea that she turns into a pop star and gave up her fear of being infront of an audience is great, this shows that you just have to trust in yourself and you can do that and more, also introduces Hilary as a singer and great introduction to her first solo cd "Metamorphosis" which is great.
All the characters from the tv show such as the "evil" Kate Sanders who turns her confident in this movie and also Lizzie's best and loyal friend "Gordo" who is soooo sweet and really an example of loyalty and finally (in his way) declares his love to Lizzie AAAAW!!! .
But in general is a great movie, it so great that when I saw it for the first time I turned into a Hilary's fan and I started to show it to my friends and they are now fans too, let me tell you that my friends are 30 years old.
15 chigger
I think it was a well layed out movie , but it could use some work
16 Could be fun, could be boring~
To some people, it could be fun. To others, it could be the dullest movie ever made. For me, I'm sort of in between. When I first watched it, I thought it was cool, but somehow, when I watched it again, it got dull. It's not exactly a comedy, and it's a typical geek-suddenly-becomes-superstar kind of movie. It just made Hilary Duff look more like a klutz and I'm not sure if anyone will like this movie unless they're Hilary Duff/Lizzie McGuire fans.
Lizzie is the usual, clumsy, geeky girl who just has embarrassing moments all the time. She goes to Rome for her school trip and there, she is mistaken for a famous Italian singer named Isabella. Isabella's former partner, Paulo, makes Lizzie pretend to be Isabella, and teach her dance steps and the songs to get ready for the music award show that just so happens to be coming up.
Through a bunch of lies, Lizzie finally gets to sing on stage and dance, and wear (in my opinion) this really weird dress.
It had a pretty interesting ending, quite surprising actually, but still, I didn't exactly like this movie. The characters are silly and their acting is terrible. Why does Lizzie fall in love with clown-head Gordo at the end? I don't know. But she does anyway. A lot of parts don't exactly make sense, and it's quite dumb.
However, the music is good, and being a Hilary Duff fan, I didn't mind watching this movie. I just wish there was more comedy in it.
17 Lizzie McGuire...hmm...
Let me tell you this: the movie is good... for the first time you see it. After that, it's stupid. I mean, the plot is entirely unrealistic. I mean, gosh, she's suposed to be a high schooler! I'm nine and I'm more mature than she is in that movie. I wouldn't go running around Rome like some weirdo. I mean, really, and what're the chances that there'd be an international music superstar who looked just like Lizzie only with brown hair? I mean, for cryin' out loud, they just put Hilary in a wig and gave her a computerized Italian accent! Heck, my ten-year-old friend Elizabeth's directing skills are better. I mean, everyone thought the song was so great and cool when the movie first came out, but after you hear it, it's like stupid. It's totally cheesy pop fluff. There are no famous international music stars who sing songs like that, unless all their fans are five-year-olds. And for all the teeny bop pop singer there are, there must be a lot of five-year-olds who listen to a lot of music. I mean, Hilary's an OKAY actor, but nothing special. Her acting is good for little kid movies. I could never see her getting a role in a PG-13 movie. She's America's Clean Teen Queen, her acting made for little kids. Same with her music. I used to think she was a good singer, but if you listen, her voice sounds completely computerized! And have you heard her new album? All the songs sound practically the same, save the lyrics. Her songs are okay, but her computerized voice is what really takes away from it. I'd like to hear her sing in a bare room where she could not possibly fake or lip-sync. I wonder what she'd sound like then. Hmmm... let's think. So many artists lip-sync now, you almost never hear REAL music when you see live concerts. Anyway, just don't buy this DVD. It was okay in theatres, but the effect wears off really fast. Buy something like Lord of the Rings, where the magic never fades.
18 The Lizzie McGuire Movie
I really liked this movie. I especially liked Hillary Duff, she is so cute! I have watched her Lizzie show for 5 months and I really like it. I think Lizzie is a nice girl. In this movie she was sometimes good and sometimes not so good, Like when she lied to her teacher. My favorite part of the movie was when she sang, she has a wonderful voice. I would recommend this movie.
19 Not As Good As I Thought It Would Be
I found that this movie wasn't much like the Lizzie McGuire TV show. Actually, looking back, there are a lot of things about it that bother me. First of all, the cast and scenery. All the characters seemed a little different in some way, not completely the same. And Lizzie had a different house from that on the show. Second, the whole movie was basically about Lizzie blowing off Gordo and lying to get out of tours so she could hang out with Paolo. I found that to also be different from the TV series. Usually Lizzie is at least a LITTLE nicer than that. I also think certain things were taken to extremes in the movie, such as Matt, and Mr. and Mrs. McGuire flying all the way to Rome just because Matt missed Lizzie and the dad thought she might be around boys that wanted to be her boyfriend. There were a few things I liked, though, such as how Lizzie and Kate got along in some parts.
Overall, I would say that if you love Lizzie McGuire, you might like this movie. But don't expect it to be too much like the show!
20 Super!
This Movie is Great!
is so good and i want to say one thing Hilary is amazing, she can act,sing and i guess she can dance too!
The End is very sweet!
The soundtrack is very good too!
I recomend because Lizzie Mcguire is one my favotites series i ever i saw!
21 I am slightly disturbed, no wait, VERY disturbed!
The thought that this movie passes as respectable entertainment chills my blood. I should know, seeing that I am a nurse. My dead hamster could've written a better plot. Oh, sorry, there was no plot. The so called "story" revolves around Hilary Duff prancing around Rome like an idiot. Hilary Duff is possibly the worst actress ever born. She also could never pass as a singer, however, the computer that is supposed to be her voice is pretty good. There are no less then eight musical montages each lasting about five minutes. You do the math. The last is a disgrace to civilization, especially Italy. Hilary Duff "sings" and dances around on a stage in the Colosseum. If I lived in Italy I would be mortally offended. However coming from the U.S. I am offended that this movie came from the land I call home.
You wonder how they got someone who looks excatly like Hilary Duff only with brown hair and a fake Italian accent. It couldn't have been Hilary Duff in a wig *wink wink* because that would've been so stupid even the producers would know not to do that.
All in all, this movie was horrible and you should never buy it, or even see it for that matter, if you don't want to suffer beyond human belief. Unfortunatly, I accidently rented it and not only wasted 90 minutes of my life, but cried over the loss of my $2.99.
22 i think that this film was amazing.
i thik that this film brilliant because i think that they got the right place to do this romantic film. i have been a big fan of lizzie mcgiure and hilary duff for years even before when she was in casper meets wendy. this film was a great film because you can see that all of the crew enjoyed doing the film and going to itily for a month. when i had seen the film it inspired me to start acting and ever since then i have done acting and it is great fun. when i saw hilary duff on the big screen for the first time i said to my self "WOW" because hilary looked so beautiful and amazing. i think that she deserved to go on the big screen because she has done so well in lizzie mcguire and other films and tv shows. i gave this film top marks because this is the type of films that all kids would like beacuse its a funny, romantic and amazing film. when i see my dreamgirl(Hilary Duff) she always inspires me to go out and do something in my life. there is not one bit that is not perfictbecause evering is just right, like they got the location right, the characters are perfict and not to mention that hilary duff was perfict too.
i hope that all goes well for hilary duff has done so well with her singing, her acting and her moderling and i also hope she had a great 17th birthday on teusday. i think because the film and the tv series went so well i hpoe they continue with lizzie mcgiure show because i loved it so much , i watched it from start to end and in a way that is how my school life is.
i realy hope that hilary works with some of the same people that she worked in the lizzil mcgiure series because they all made a FANTASTIC show and family. i love u 4 eva and always .
23 Sucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This movie was so bad if my sister ever asks me if I liked it, I had to say no. I don't know where to get started, it was boring, fake, and really made up. Worst camera and cinemetography ever. Horrible acting and sining. I don't know, but I say this movie sucked!!!
Hilary Sucker probably feels like crap from doing horrible music, well I hope "Cheaper By The Dozen" is better.
24 Hillary! Get the MEM-O!
It's over, Duff!!! We have Lindsay Lohan and we don't need you any more!!!! Lohan is the much prettier, talented,a ctress and when her cd comes out, Watch out!!! You can kiss you're "singing" career? goodby to!!!!
Let's see. lOhan has charmed millions with her CHARACTERS!! I am studying acting and you, duff can't, but she can. She oplayed in Freaky Friday, Anna and in Confessions she was Lola and in mean Girls she was cady. Now, let's see, Duff . Well, youve played Lizzie Macguire and um, also...Well, gee, I guess thats it. One stinkin character and you played it to the ground. Your movie tanked and there wont be another one, not because your manager mommie wants more money, but more like nobody CareS!!! So take a hike, Duff. Go and make more pillows with your name on it that kids make in sweatshops and you can sell for $15.00!!!
Or take some AC_TING lessons and try to create more new CHAR_AC_TERS!!!! but even then we wont care.
25 Fluff, I Know, But Charming Hilary Duff Is Joyful to See
When Warner has Amanda Bynes and 'What a Girl Wants,' Disney has its own starlet, charming Hiraly Duff as Lizzie McGuire. She is more famous as pop singer here in Japan (and more popular as singer), but the film sadly went to video straight (while 'What a Girl' was theatrically released at theatres run by Warner). So, is this so bad, as some critics say? Not exactly.
The story is just an excuse for the entended running time in which Lizzie has another misadventure, this time in Rome. Lizzie and her friends travel to Italy guided by glum teacher Ms. Ungermeyer. There, for some reasons I don't believe, Lizze is mistaken for Italian pop singer, and more incredibly, has to play the role for the distraught (but hunky) Italian idol singer, who welcomes the secret replacement.
All these set-ups are made for Lizzie to sing in front of the audience ... and in a big stadium. The picture-perfect location of Rome is all shot with the postcard beauty, and Lizzie is always in the middle of that. And of course, her best friend Gordo never fails to help her out in every difficulty, even though in a clumsy way, and his platonic admiration for Lizzie, or love maybe, is quite sincerely expressed.
The film has has potentially disturbing elements -- the nagging teacher could be a bully; the peksy brother of Lizzie could be annoying; and her parents could be more wooden. But all ends well, in a miraculous way, and that's not a bad thing. After all, it's Disney, you remember.
I don't say acting is perfect, or great for that matter, but I don't think it's as bad as some people say, and Hilary Duff shows fairly good turn playing double roles. And when she must be 'Lizzie' here, who cannot change her image on TV she was doing for four years, you cannot blame her. This is what Disney has been doing -- like the beloved duo of Annette and Frankie in 'Beach' movies series, and why not Hilary Duff?
'The Lizzie McGuire Movie' is fluff, sure, but it's lovely fluff (and why not?), for it's Hilary Duff, who is undoubtedly cute, lovely, and most importantly, accesable. She could be your daughter, your neighbor, or your friend at school, having the very affable quality. And that's why we like her, isn't it?
26 The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Although this movie was good, not great, mind you, but good, I felt that it was too different from the TV show to be about Lizzie McGuire. Lizzie's house wasn't the same, the charecters had changed, and the story was a bit unreal.
I wouldn't highly recommend this movie, but if you like Lizzie McGuire, then I guess you might like it.
P.S. I'm sorry if you don't have the same opinion as me, but please don't criticize me for it.
27 Lovely legs of Hialry Duff
In the movie Miss Duff's gorgeous legs aren't featured in the miniskirt shown on the cover of the video, which is a tease, however buy it for that picture anyway. Miss Hilary Duff has the most beautiful and perfectly shaped legs on earth. She is so lovely in her beauty of her legs. Her fact and entire body are lovely, but it is her shape and curve of her precious legs that make her a srue star. Perfect legs, and simply lovely(sigh), oh so lovely. I'm going to go now so I can fall asleep and dream of Hilary's perfect legs.
28 The Ultimate Guilty Pleasure
Indeed, this movie is one of my guilty pleasures only because the story is so fantastic, so unbelievable that I can picture myself as a teenager daydreaming this story up about myself.
Hilary Duff plays the clumsy, yet charming young Lizzie McGuire who journeys to Rome for a school trip. Disney could not have picked a better location for Rome is one of my favorite cities. The movie does well to highlight certain sites, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Villa d'Este (which isn't even in Rome but just northeast of it) and a montage scene when Lizzie arrives in Rome is a nice addition. After Lizzie finds herself mistaken for an Italian pop star (strange coincidence isn't it?) she goes on a whirlwind adventure trying to sneak past Ms. Ungermeyer, her teacher, who is an enjoyable character herself, while enjoying the delights of Rome.
It is a little difficult seeing Lizzie McGuire as an unpopular girl in her grade. She is way too cute to not be part of the in-crowd and has a fantastic wardrobe (although I could not imagine walking around the cobblestone streets of Rome in the hot Mediterranean sun in heels) while Lizzie's quasi-nemesis Kate wears suits daily and is mean to everyone.
Bottom line is that this is a fun, believe-in-yourself-and-your-dreams-will-come-true Disney story. A true guilty pleasure. Just enjoy it!
29 Fun and loved it
Everyone that is a hilary duff fan or not should watch this film its her best yet!you will fall in love with this movie from begging to end...Its a must get for everyone.And stop with all the hailry Hatein!
30 A GREAT MOVIE FOR HILARY DUFF TO PLAY IN!
TERRIFIC!I FIRST SAW IT WITH MY FRIEND,AND WE BOTH LOVED IT!HILARY DUFF IS GREAT PLAYING LIZZIE!I LIKED THE SONG"WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF"AND I`M A BOY!!!!BUT I KINDAVE COULDENT HELP IT!!!THE TRAILER MADE IT LOOK SO GOOD!!!I RECCOMEND THIS MOVIE FOR EVERYBODY!
31 amazing
I think that this is the most amazing film that i ever seen
32 Like Mary-Kate&Ashley only someone killed off a twin *yes!*
BLAH BLAH blondie goes to foreign country... seen it... hated it!
the "blonde travels" thing is getting RELLAY old! GOD! would someone put mary-k & a along with duffy the blonde in a slasher flick where all the dumb people die!!! I don't know if the rest of the world notices this,(PROBABLY NOT!) but people like duffy and the dumb(...)!!!! look at duffy! she TRIES to sing and TRIES to act while trying to look SMART! don't spend your money or time watching this crap!!! PLEASE! you will thank me!
33 Great Movie
I've Got This Movie Last December, And It's Great. Hilary Duff Is So Cool, I Also Have The Hilary Duff CD "Metamorphosis". My Sisters Liked This One. It's About Lizzie McGuire Going To Rome With Her Friends. The Most Part I Liked About Is Lizzie Sings "What Dreams Are Made Of", I Also Liked The Song "The Tide Is High". I Would Like To Bring This DVD With Me To The Girls' House And Watch It With Them. The Girls Would Probably Liked It.
34 Sweet, non-thinking fluff
God, I'm actually starting to like these kinda films! Along with Freaky Friday, and this, starring two up-and-coming actresses, Hilary Duff & Lindsay Lohan. Both evoke jealousy, as they're so pretty, with clear skin, and make all the guys go weak at the knees. If only life was this simple!
Hilary Duff still isn't well-known in the UK, despite releasing a single that I can't even remember the name of - it didn't really set the charts alight. In fact, she never got to perform on any of the major music TV shows here. And the Lizzie McGuire TV show hasn't really appeared here either, although I did see a tiny clip of it today when I was flicking channels. So to say she hasn't made much of an impact here, is an understatement. So what better way to make an impact, than release a movie? Which is what she does!
The movie has all the major characters from the TV series, so instantly you're lost, as the characters are so well-known in America, they don't bother to think about introductions, for the people who haven't seen the TV show. The only person who's really identifiable as being famous is Hilary Duff, but that's only because of her teen romance with Aaron Carter (younger brother of Nick, Backstreet Boys) a few years ago.
The only other 'major' star in this is Alex Borstein (Miss Ungermeyer), who I had quite a bit of trouble placing. She hasn't really starred in that much, having bit parts in Friends and Coyote Ugly. So if you think you recognise her, you'll have to rack what little brains you have to realise who she is. I'll give you a clue - you know her voice better than you probably know her face! And you'll probably recognise her name more, due to seeing it in credits. She's only the voice(s) for Lois Griffin/Loretta/Tricia Takanawa/Barbara Pewterschmidt, to name but a few from Family Guy! Which I thought was pretty cool!
What was best about this movie? The little alter-ego Lizzie cartoon interstitials, which are so funny! They're confusing to begin with, as they're probably a prominent part in the TV series.
In this Hilary plays two people - Lizzie, and Isabella. Who are both exactly the same, except one is blonde, and one is brunette. When you see Isabella at the start of the movie, she doesn't look a thing like Hilary Duff, but that kinda changes towards the end.
As far as I can tell, this was basically the swan-song for the TV series, which has since ended, and all the film is really doing is pushing Hilary as a singer. For a singer, she's OK, but not really anything special. She's blonde, she's pretty, she's American, she has clear skin, how many other singers do we know like that? So whereas she has an OK voice, she has to be a bit more unique, and try and get away from the Disney sweet as sugar image she has at the moment.
This is a good film, to just sit and watch, and relax. Forget about all the stresses and strains of life. And have a good old moan about the fact that you can totally tell Hilary Duff is 'pasted' (for want of a better word) onto the Colosseum backdrop/starry sky.
35 Okay
Based on the TV show that Mcguire had, I was expecting a lot more from this movie. It was very unrealistic and didn't really display the charm that Mcguire brought to her TV series. It was a sweet movie, but really lacked the interest and excitement I expected.
36 Kiddoes, hate to break it to you...
But Hilary Duff can SERIOUSLY not act. And the bad part is, this is a pretty decent plot for a TV show spin-off. Completely unrealistic, but still decent.
It's about a girl named Lizzie (Duff) who goes on a class trip to Rome. Her best friend, David Gordon (Gordo, as a nickname) goes with her, along with most of the kids in her grade. When in Rome, she meets a famous Italian singing star, Paolo, and, surprise, surprise, she looks EXACTLY like Paolo's counterpart singer, Isabella (Duff, again).
Lizzie gets a major crush on Paolo (again, surprise, surprise) and she agrees to impersonate Isabella in the upcoming music awards show. (Isabella, Paolo said, lip-synched and left the group because Paolo wanted to 'develop as an artist' and she didn't.)
Well, in the end, everything is sorted out. Gordo finds Isabella and learns that SHE was the one that wanted to develop her music career. Paolo is exposed as having the terrible voice that he does, and Gordo and Lizzie have their first kiss.
As I said, Duff's acting isn't up to par, and she's supposed to be the one that carries the whole movie. The plot is unrealistic, and at times the actors and actresses don't seem to have chemistry together.
Cute movie for little kids. Teenagers, maybe. But for me... I'd rather see something a bit deeper.
37 one of the best
this is one of the best films in the world.when i watched it i thought it would be a normal dvd but i was wrong.this film is about a normal teenage girl going to rome for a school trip with her mates and becoming famous!
38 Great Movie - Other Reviewers are Jealous
Like everything else in the world, it's not the thing that matters, its the USE of the thing. In this case, this is a movie for pre-teen girls who are in that wonderful, magical, antyhing can happen, I am so powerful stage of life - before the cynicics crush them and tell them to get realistic and give up their dreams. For those girls - this movie is a perfect match and some good wholesome entertainment. For a different audience, it's probably not a good match. For those reviewers who wrote about how stupid and unrealisitic this movie is; a) it must have something going on becuase you were hooked enough to watch it; b) it's a MOVIE, it's supposed to be a fantasy and an escape; and c) get a life and find something productive to do instead of running around bashing everyone else's work. The only reason you are so compelled to diss Miss Duff is because you are jealous - she is a cute, happy, successful young lady who looks like she is having a heck of a lot of fun in her life. This was a great movie - great fun with a good message. Not an emmy winner for sure, but who cares - that was never the point anyway. I watched this movie with my 8 year old daughter and we both loved it!
39 ivbrokenmyfingernails!!!igottafindsomethingtocoveritupbe4pro
m tomorrow! This is another teen-flick movie of mushy romance and garbage. Who would actually believe that someone would go to the movie awards when they LOOK like someone else? God! This is brainless gentle "comedy" that fails to impress me. It will appeal to Mary-Kate and Ashley fans.
PS: she has a disastrous voice, although shes really pretty
40 Enjoyable!
This movie was funny and fun even for a grown up like me. I just love Lizzie (especially her little cartoon thoughts - wish I'd come up with that). It was enjoyable so I know most kids would like it. My favorite character besides Lizzie is Gordo. He is so devoted!
There is a kiss in this movie that just knocks my socks off and it will knock yours off too.
41 I love this movie because..
Everyone always tells me I look just like Hilary Duff, in fact when I went on vacation to Los angeles last Summer, on Hollywood Blvd. tourists asked for my autograph. but thats not the only reason I like Hialry and this movie, it's a very romantic and charming film, fun, and perfect for teens and the whole family. Hilary is a perfect influence for any teen.
42 Enough of Duff!!!
Two words: Bad Movie.
It was what I expect from a Hilary Duff movie, and let me tell you, I wasn't expecting much. The movie was bad. Not terrible, but bad.
The whole movie was about a girl who goes to Rome(?) for a some school trip or something, and winds up meeting some famous Italian boy singer who's partner left him. But amazingly, Lizzie McGuire looks exactly like her, so the boy wants her to be his partner. She accepts and then has to fake her way through doing the work she should be doing for school (Naughty girl!!) to secretly meet with that guy.
I recommend these movies instead....
What A Girl Wants (Amanda Bynes) PG.....Way better!!! A great girl-power story!
Agent Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz) PG.....Not a girl story, but still awesome! Hilary Duff is in this one, but not as a main character.
Miss Congeniality (Sandra Bullock) PG-13.....One of my favorites! About a tom-girl cop who investigates the Miss America Pageant by going undercover as contestant. Hilarious!
43 A Somewhat Good Film... Again...
I have to say, I am a HUGE fan of Hilary Duff. She is a perfect role model: beauty, fashion sense, an aspiring actress, a beautiful voice, a rising career, and smarts, while still keeping her cool and not embarrassing herself. Except, I would have to say, for movies. While not always making the right choice in characters, Hilary always does a great job in playing them, as she did in the Lizzie McGuire Movie. However, it was the plot I was concerned about. Not only was the mix-up between Lizzie and Isabella too unrealistic to be put in to words, so was the concert scene and Isabella's fake Italian accent and wig. Since Hilary's natural hair color is brown, couldn't they have died it that color? Also, how much longer could we have been waiting for the Lizzie and Gordo plot to conclude! Though I have to say it was a good way to end it, why couldn't we see more? Hopefully, the Lizzie McGuire show will continue on and we will see what happens after the big moment in the movie.
44 for you who couldn't find the altarnate endindg
the altarnate ending IS on the dvd! atleest on that you can buy in norway.. go to "bonus materials", then to "of the cutting floor", and then choose "lizzie and gordo kiss".
if you can't find it, and still want to know about the ending, let me know, and i tell it to you.. ;)
my review, nyt he way:
I haven't actually bean an lizzie mcguire fan a long time, but got hooked a little while ago.. there's not long ago the movie came to norway, and it came out on dvd a couple of weaks ago.. i bought it a couple of days ago.. i've watched it three times since i bought it, and i'm not tired of it, i actually think i'm going to watch it now.. =)
45 The Lizzie McGuire Movie: Prego!
I watched this movie about a year ago, and I absolutely loved it! I just had to rush out and get it on DVD once I had seen it in the theater. It mainly takes place in Rome, Italy. I'm a HUGE fan of Lizzie McGuire, and I still watch it. The only fault with the DVD was that on the back of it, it said that there was an alternate ending. I searched and searched and I couldn't find it in the special features. Other than that, it was a great DVD. If you like Lizzie McGuire, you'll love this DVD.
46 What Dreams Are Made Of.
The summer of 2003 will be memorable for a number of reasons, but one event will stand out in my mind. 2004 was the summer in which negotiations between Disney and Hilary Duff broke down. The bottom line was that Hilary Duff would no longer assume the mantle of Lizzie McGuire. The working title for this film had been, "Ciao Lizzie!" and we see only too late that indeed this film was our goodbye to Lizzie. Knowing that this is our last glimpse into the life of this blossoming heroine infuses The Lizzie McGuire Movie with a certain elegiac resonance. Watching this movie is like a final parting with an intimate childhood friend who moves away before falling out of touch.
The movie, though, is a fitting climax to an entertaining and warm show. The movie faithfully concentrates and expands upon the major themes of the television program. Lizzie, an awkward and klutzy middle school student, must respond to such character-defining challenges as remaining loyalty to friends and family, fulfilling responsibility to others, confronting her fears of not being accepted by her peers, and the general awkwardness of being a teenager. Part of the charm of the movie is its sensitive portrait of Lizzie herself. Lizzie must act decisively and conscientiously despite her self-doubt and clouded self-image. What the film captures ever so subtly is Lizzie's quiet growth and the emergence of her inner strength. We see her emerge from the battlefield of her adolescent war perhaps not unscathed but all the stronger for having survived. At times she is lured astray by such her own vanity or the promise of indulging short terms aspirations such as being popular. She does not always honor the right people and she blindly misplaces her affections at a whim. But even so, in the end she has the courage to act upon her convictions, and despite the disingenuous designs manipulating her, her heart remains pure.
As others have noted, many of the show's central characters are conspicuously missing. Most noticeable is the absence of Lalaine who played Lizzie's best friend, Miranda Sanchez. The dynamic feels stilted and incomplete without Miranda to round out Gordo's neuroticisms and Lizzie's na•vetˇ. Also M.I.A. are such recurring characters as Larry Tudgeman, Veruca, Kate's cousin Amy (played by Hilary's big sister Haylie), Lanny, Claire, Parker, and David. Even if they were minor characters, it still would have been a nice touch to see some of them touring Rome with Lizzie.
The DVD features are on the whole attention-grabbing. Most interesting are the "Why Not?" music video, the behind the scenes documentary, and the deleted scenes with an alternate ending. I love the video for "Why Not?" because the lyrics personify perfectly the sheer optimism and cheerfulness that were the cardinal traits of Lizzie herself. The documentary isn't terribly insightful, but helps to flesh out what it took to make the film and how the cast and crew approached the project. The deleted scenes are a treat, but won't really change how you interpret the movie. The alternate ending isn't revolutionary (i.e. Lizzie's crudely drawn alter ego doesn't come to life and kill everyone) but it is fun to imagine having it in place of the actual ending.
What is perhaps most rewarding about the film is appreciating how much Lizzie has matured. In the early episodes, she still looks very much like a little girl. By the time she performs for a sold-out audience in the Coliseum during the film's climax, one comes to a slow realization that Lizzie is no longer a child but has become a young woman. Though the curtains are drawn on the window into Lizzie's life and we are forced to part, we are grateful that we were privy to the formative years of this extraordinary and beloved individual, Lizzie McGuire. Ciao, Lizzie!
47 Disney movies are ruining the world!
What I hate about Disney movies is how they give a false sense of reality. In Disney's world, there are no such things as corruption(Disney), terrorism, racism, violence, hatred, greed(Disney), or anything that is constantly plaguing the human race. In this movie, Britney wannabe Lizzie goes to Europe and suddenly becomes a pop star! This movie is not funny at all; in fact, none of Disney's movies are funny. If you found this movie funny, or if you find any Disney comedy funny, I feel sorry for you. Lizzie is encouraging child molesters to molest children(something Disney enjoys to see). Boycott Lizzie!
48 Lizzie
The Lizzie McGuire Movie, is full of something I didnt expect. I expected a really awesome movie that was going to turn out my fave movie, but no. It wasnt. It is an OK movie thats fun and squeaky clean, but not what I expected. The plot is a bit cheesy, but it sure is great how it turned out. The acting is fantastic and its pretty funny too. Overall this movie is a 4/5 and a 91% and an A-. A great movie that all "Lizzie" fans should own!!.
The special features are awesome too!
It features Hilary's hit single video for "Why Not?"
A sneek preview into Hilary making her album [Metamorphosis] Which is allready released
A behind the scenes look of the actual movie with interviews
A random other video
and interactive menus
I say any fan should get this! It is a good movie!
49 brill
i thought this movie was one of the best films i have ever seen and i liked it when lizzie and gordo kiss at the end.
by Ally Davey
50 You Don't Have to Be a Lizzie Fan
What's so great about this movie is that you don't have to be a Lizzie McGuire fan to see it. You'll enjoy it if you've never seen the show. Granted, if you have seen the show, you'll already know the background of the characters and have more emotional investment in them as well.
So in the movie, Lizzie, best friend Gordo, and some school friends go on a trip to Rome. Their new principal is their tour guide and while she shows them around beautiful Italy, she's also trying to whip them into shape for high school, which is really funny and one of the reasons the movie is so enjoyable to watch. Lizzie gets involved with an Italian pop singer, who wants her to pose as his ex-partner Isabella that Lizzie (coincidence?) looks exactly like.
The plot may be unrealistic and fluffy, but that's this movie's charm. It wouldn't be Lizzie McGuire if it weren't a bit cheesy, but in a good way. Hilary Duff gives a fun performance as usual and after this movie, girls will no doubt try to be exactly like her because that's the kind of star quality Hilary carries.
I recommend this movie to anyone who's looking to smile and laugh and go "awwww" in the end. It's the kind of movie that is perfect for curling up on the couch in your PJ's. So see this movie, whether you like Lizzie or not. Give this one a chance!
51 How sad......
Ick. I've seen a few episodes of Lizzie McGuire and I found it to be a cute show, but this movie was horrendous! My friend dragged me off to see it with her little sister, becuz they're both hopelessly obsessed and their excuse for me to see it with them was "well you're from Italy, right? Hilary Duff goes to Rome in this movie!!" Oh, joy. I love shows where something really crazy but brilliant happens to a normal person, but this was out of proportion.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie is about how the infamous Hilary's character Lizzie (who seems to act the same way as all the characters she ever ever acts in anything, ever) goes off to Rome with her class to celebrate their graduation. The people in the movie seemed to act differently from in the TV series, they lack the characteristics that actually made them PEOPLE. Not to mention that her bestest fwiend in the whole wide wowld, Miranda, was missing. Which is further proof of the fact that this movie was just a publicity stunt...
But anyway, when they arrive and are touring around, she is mistaken to be an Italian pop star by the star's parter or whatever. This is when it gets absolutely rediculous. I mean, come on, how does Lizzie, who is supposedly portrayed to be an average American girl, who's makeup comes from Wal-Mart, is mistaken for an insanely rich and famous Italian pop star, who has a gazillion makeup artists waiting on her hand and foot?! I mean, come on...this isn't fantasy, it's just stupid.
The Paolo kid takes Lizzie off on his moped, and the plot goes on and on and spirals into more chaotic fluff that only all the brainwashed preteen girls around us can possibly enjoy. I also noticed that they didn't portray Italy well at all. Honestly, how does she go to Rome and everyone speaks English???? Well apparantly in Hilary's world, EVERYONE does!! It's horribly closed-minded. Not to mention Hilary seems to even lack acting skills. She seems to be reciting her lines rather than just thinking about them on the spot, and her movements seems rather constrictive and robotic. It's so sad. I thought the Disney Channel was trying to help us kids...until I saw this movie. Thank you, Hilary Duff.
52 Cute
It was better than expected. I don't care for Hillary's singing voice, or her attitude towards some things, but I liked the movie. It was cute, mainly for kids and young teens, but I still was fond of it. I felt bad for Gordo though in the airplane scene.
53 what a corker!
the lizzie mcguire movie was the best movie i have seen in ages. Although hilary duff (who stars as lizzie mcguire) is the star of this film, it's quite a turn around from the disney channel t.v series lizzie mcguire. lizzie (hilary duff) starts out graduating at junior high and to celebrate is goin to rome with her best friend gordo (adam lamberg), kate (ashlie brillault) and ethan (clayton snyder). as lizzie arives she is shocked when she goes around rome with her friends when she is the look-alike of the italian star isabella (hilary duff). as time goes on lizzie meets isabella's singing partner paolo (yani gellman) together paolo and lizzie travell around rome and lizzie agrees to help paolo sing and present an award at the international music video awards and when lizzie gets there isabella turns up and they trick paolo into really singing when he can't. in the end lizzie and her friends go home and enjoy what has happened.
the best video for any child to watch between the ages of 10 and 14. i recommand it to anybody
54 Cute movie!!!
Being a Disney move and everything, predictable,yes,but still cute. It is predictable,and is not suppossed to be suspenceful,nore does it claim to be. I am sixteen going on seventeen, so I am pretty much over the whole Disney thing, but, I'll still see a Disney movie once and a while. You see, this movie sweet. There is something in there for everybody, singing, dancing(not alot mind you, but some) romance,adventure,etc. You might know Hilary from Cheaper By The Dozen, Agent Cody Banks,etc. (F.Y.I, both are entertaining) This movie was funny and has a good message threw the whole movie. So, if want a good time, watch this move.
55 Clean, Good Fun
I like the series. I love the movie. Its a little predictable, but its clean, good fun. I cried when Lizzie said goodbye to her family to go to Italy the first time....and the second time. Its touching and innocent.
Matt, Lizzie's brother, translates to the big screen brilliantly. I enjoyed watching his character. Its fun to see he and Lizzie in a big movie.
This is more for the fans than the average movie goer, but a good movie for clean fun with your kids, or for you teens to rent when mom and dad are around.
56 The worst movie of all time, right by all Disney Movies
This is the worst movie of all time, well, i say that about pretty much every Disney movie(Exept Pirates of the Carribean).Hillary should stick to doing... ummmm...well... what does she do good at? Well i can tell you that it is not acting or singing for SURE. I only watch this movie when i want to fall asleep, but i stopped because it kkept giving me horrible nightmares. This movie was just a huge, crappy publicity ad for Duff. And i'lll guess she is gunna be the next Britney spears, I'll give her 2 years untill she starts swearing and wearing skimpy Clothes. So basicly we have all had enough of Hiliry Duff.
57 the Lizzie McFlop movie
the lizzie mcguire movie lacked reality in great amounts. now i love fantasy, i like some sci-fi's, and i think giving movies imagination just makes then twice as good, but this could never happen to an ordinary girl in a million years. i mean think about it, how could an american girl be confused with an italian singer? you'd also think that some of the people who work with the real italian singer would reconize that she has an american accent and if they are in italy WHY AREN'T THEY SPEAKING ITALIAN? come one people! also there was no real problem in the story. when Lizzie and the real singer meet you can tell they are both played by Hiliary Duff and you can tell by Hiliary's italian accent she's never heard an italian talk before, unlike the male italian singer who really has an american accent at first i thought he was italian. now im not saying that the movie should be burned or anything and if i offened you and you like this movie i'm sorry (i not sorry for saying the movie stinks) but i really think this movie was a total flop. Hiliary Duff can not act!
58 Why Not Take a Crazy Chance- See the Lizzie McGuire Movie!
When Maragret cannot attend the graduation or the trip, Lizzie is chosen to attend. During the grauduation, she gets nervous to speak in front of the crowd and on her way to get a drink, she falls and wrecks the curtain. Her chaperone, Miss Ungermire has a full half-weeks worth of tourist-sites. One day at the Trevis Fountain, she meets Paolo (Isabellas sining partner. (She is part of an Italian pop duo. (Lizzie doesnt know it but Isabella is her twin sister.) She later becomes famous and to meet with Paolo she malignes. She later does a concert and when her parents hear of this they rush to Rome.
59 Drifting in fantasy land
THis movie was way off in Fantasy Land. First of all it is impossible to look exactly like an Italian pop-star, and be mastaken for him\her. secondly-the chaperone in this movie,miss ungermier would have known that Lizzie was sneaking out of the building.Thirdly, Hilary Duff Seems like such an air- head to go along with some plan a stranger she met has just made up, and believe every word he says. The one and only thing I liked about this movie was getting to sort of get a glimps of Itlay, and its landmarks.
60 Not Real, Hilary
Okay so if I go to Rome will I meet some famous singer and ride around on his red motorcyle? Not in real life! The idea of the movie was fine but once it was made it is horrible compared to other movies like this. Sorry, well not really because if i truly was sorry i wouldn't be writing this :o)
61 Goodbye Lizzie! Hello Fabolous!
When I heard that this was going to be a movie, I was so excited. I have seen all the episodes off of The Disney Channel, and I was ready to see this movie!! This movie had some great high points and some great emotions and actions!
1.) Hilary Duff as Lizzie McGuire & Isabella : She was great playing both of the main characters in the movie. Lizzie is just a klutz and Isabella is a pop music sensation. When she is at the fountain, she bumps into Palo, Isabellas singing partner. She is a great singer and pop singer. She acts kinda different from the show but that's always a plus!
2.) Adam Lamberg as Gordo : Lizzie's best friend and soon to be her boyfriend along with it. When Lizzie meets Palo, Godro is kinda jealous. He likes Lizzie a lot and Lizzie likes him too but just don't show it. He finds Isabella and they go and find Lizzie. Gordo also takes up for Lizzie and say that HE'S been sneaking out to have fun away from the group.
3.) Others : They others acted the same way as they do in the show. Kate is still mean, until Lizzie tells her the truth and that she will be a famous singer if she stays with Palo and gets ready for the award show. Ethan is still dumb and a klutz. He's totally a chick magnet. Meliena acts a whole lot different and a whole lot less bossy. You only see her once but she is in there. Matt is still a noisy and good for nothing brother. He finds out tha truth about Lizzie and Palo. Sam and Jo is still the same as in the show. They only want whats best for Lizzie and Matt and not to ruin their lives.
As you can see, a lot of things are different and some things are the same as they always have been. This is a movie for the family and that they can all enjoy.
62 Give Me a Break!
I'm not really a fan of Hilary Duff, so I thought that this movie was kind of lame. Hilary isn't that great of an actor, she's kind of fake; like Marykate and Ashley. She's all sappy and the good girl. None of that could ever happen to a normal teen. I wasted my money on this movie. Duff fans would really like this movie. But if you really want great movies get the Lord of the Rings series.
63 gordo=hot
this is a really good movie, and most people would rag on me for saying this, but gordo is HOT. lol but anyways, bac to the movie... ;) Most people say that "this movie is sooo unrealistic" or "that could never happen". Well, maybe not, but whats the fun in going to the movies or renting a dvd just to see a bunch of footage of "realistic" situations. i mean, my friends and i would never pull that off in rome, or ever even go to rome for that matter, but its fun to imagine, ya know? just hope this helps give support to my fellow "lizzie" fans!
64 this movie... is OK
ummm...i dunno where to start. i'm not a hilary duff fan but this movie was pretty good, or should i say OK. hilary fans will definitely enjoy this one, it's fun and relaxing. i love all the cartoons in the movie, that's probably the cutest part.
65 LEAVE HILARY DUFF ALONE!!
I wish people would just stop saying things like "Hilary Duff is a horrible actress" and "Hilary couldn't act for her life." She is a LOT better actress than most people. If you think Hilary Duff is a bad actress, compare her acting skills to yours. Could YOU do any better? No! Hilary has been acting since she was 10 (i think). If you want to see horrible acting, than just watch one of the Mary-Kate and Ashley movies. They have never made it to the big screen! Hilary Duff CAN act, so leave her alone! This movie was actually a success. Keep up the good work, Hilary!
66 a great movie ! ! !
i think that the movie was great ! ! ! it was very emotional, you cry and laugh with it. i don't think that it was kids-only movie, i think it's a great movie to see with your friends and not only if you like the lizzie mcguire series :)
67 I'm REALLY too old for this...
OK, so last week was my sixteenth birthday, and, as a joke, my friends and I rented this video. I wouldn't buy if you have a weak and cynical stomach... the movie is a little campy. However, it's not at all bad, as you hear from the president of the I HATE LIZZY MCGUIRE CLUB. If you know someone who's younger than me, esp. if they like the show, then they will enjoy this movie.
68 one word GAG!!
my friend dragged me 2 see this movie and i eventually agreed i spent 8:50 on a peice of crap like this and do u know why lalaine wasnt in it because of hilary duff's bad attitude on set she thinks she was better then everyone else because she was the star lets see where that went
69 Lizzie McGuire
The Lizzie McGuire Movie was an excellent kids VHS and DVD and was a great way to end the Lizzie McGuire seires, and made the disney channel alot of money.
70 22 yr old who loved the movie!!
I loved this movie...and yes, even adults like disney movies, I liked the plot and the dialoge...hillary duff is very beautiful and can really sing and act, and her best friend "Gordo" really hot (for a younger guy), overall this was an excellent movie...a must have for disney fans!
71 the best movie ive seen!
this must haf bin da best movie ive ever seen! hilary duff did so well! i forced my friend (who is anti hilary) fat man to watch it wifme and he luved it! he wanted to watch it over and over again! i mean ive seen da movie 10 times and i thought hilary rocked like hell!
72 Good, but not up to par
Being a HUGE fan of the series, I expected more from this movie. The plot was pretty bad. I liked the series because I could relate to some of the stories, but this is not as good. I guess this movie is alright if you are less than 12 or 13.
73 Here We Go
Hiliary Duff is ridiculously hot and if she is single baby give me a call.
74 HILARY DUFF IS HOT
HILARY IS SO HOT AND I AM ONE OF HER BIGEST FANS I WISH I COULD DATE HER. YES I'M A GUY. I LOVE YOU HILARY DUFF.
75 Movie based on a TV show
The Lizzie McGuire TV series is really good, but I think they could have done better on the movie. The type of plot appears in many movies like this. Lizzie goes on a trip to Rome, meets a guy, falls in love with him, sneaks out to see him, and becomes a pop star. There were some good lines, but it was easy to tell how the movie would end. Overall, it wasn't that good of a movie, but I could watch it a few more times.
76 I am 18-years-old and I loved it!
I know what you are thinking, 'She is 18-years-old and she still liked this movie?' I think that this is a great movie for people of all ages, young and old. It has everything a good movie should, a history lesson, music and a crazy love story.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie is a follow up on the hit Disney Channel Original Series Lizzie McGuire. The movie follows main characters, Lizze McGuire (Hilary Duff), David Gordon a.k.a. Gordo (Adam Lamberg), Kate Sanders (Ashlie Brillault) and the oh so cute but dumb as a brick, Ethan Craft (Clayton Snyder) on a trip to Rome, Italy.
Upon arriving in Rome, you will receive a short history lesson and you will get a quick view of the historic monuments that are a part of Rome. While on their first day of sightseeing Lizzie is mistaken for, a Roman pop star names Isabella (Hilary Duff). Once she is mistaken, she meets Isabella's singing partner Paolo Valisari (Yani Gellman). Lizzie soon falls in love with Paolo and he asks some, in my mind, crazy things of her. Lizzie, being in love, accepts his little challenges. In the end, Paolo does not turn out to be what he seems to be.
Hilary Duff shines in this movie with her singing, dancing and acting, of course. I saw this movie on opening night and I could not wait for is to be available on DVD for me to purchase. Immediately after I viewed the movie, I went to the nearest store that was happy and purchased The Lizze McGuire Movie Original Soundtrack. I have a good feeling that if you see the movie you will not only fall in love with it but you will also feel the need to own the soundtrack as well.
All good movies have a love story; great music and a history lesson or two to offer and The Lizzie McGuire Movie has it all. If you or someone you know likes Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel then this is the movie to get. I give it two thumbs and to big toes up!
77 the next June Preisser or Ann Rutherford
Hilary Duff has a classic beauty on the screen, the camera really loves her. She is like Ann Rutherford(fro mthe Andy Hardy films of the 40's), yes this is a typical teen film, but Duff makes it worth watching, the only real problem I have with the film is where the heck is MIRANDA(another gorgeous timeless beauty Lalaine), was Disney too cheap to get Lalaine? Lalaine's cute retro 50's looks are sorely missed(& her devious personality). This fil mwould have been perfect if only lalaine were here, and the film doesn't even explain where Lizzie's best friend Miranda is, thay might have said she wasn't able to make the trip, but they just thought we'd not notice. And am I crazy or is Gordo not played by the same actor fro mthe series, this Gordo seems not as "Cool." Well the film is still 4 star worthy because you get to see Duff's amazing beauty for 2 hours. Teens will lodore it, or her.
78 A Typical Teen Movie
A good McGuire fan source, but in the end, trash plot, good acting. Nice Song.
The title song may be int the Best Song Oscar
79 Fluffy & Fun
It's a shame Disney is not going to continue the Lizzie series, because this movie left off on a very interesting note for Lizzie fans. It's the perfect chick flick to sit down and watch by yourself with a bowl of popcorn and a Snickers. Fun, clean, feel-good.
80 You have got to check this out!!!
As a teen from the UK, I haven't yet been able to get hold of the DVD but I have seen the film and in a word, this film is... unbelievably fantastic! Okay so that's two words but honestly I can not describe how much I enjoyed this film! It has something for everybody in it; sentimentality between a mother and daughter (Lizzie and her mom), teen romance (Lizzie and Paolo), there's a lot of great music in it too sung by the fantastic Hilary Duff who shines as the star of this movie, and of course the obvious clash between siblings which we can all relate too! I have probably never been impressed with any other film as much, and having not seen Hilary Duff on anything other than a few episodes of Lizzie McGuire, I had the pleasure of experiencing such an amazing amount of talent from such a young actress. She can act, she can sing, she's beautiful and she gets the gorgeous Italian guy in the movie so basically she's everything a teenage girl could want to be, which makes her such a fantastic role model for everybody. If you haven't watched this movie, you just have to because I promise, you will not be disappointed!
81 Hilary Duff Rocks!
This must have been one of the best movies I have seen. Hilary Duff could not have been better. I mean she was wonderful, she should have won an Oscar for her role in that movie. I would like to say to all those reviewers who gave the lizzie mcguire a one star that they should consider themselves lucky they haven't been beaten up already. Especially one of my friends, Fat Man he hates Hilary but he loved the movie! He totally changed his view on Hilary Duff after the movie. My girlfriend Elise loved the movie!
82 So Awsome!
This movie is soo great! I loved every minute of it. It shows haw beautiful Rome is and it is about what every girl dreams about.
If you liked the movie then get the soundtrack to it has all of the great songs on it plus a few extras. Also check out Agent Cody Banks because Hilary co-stars in it.
83 The lizzie mcGuire movie
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Have you watched The Lizzie McGuire Movie? ... Well if you haven't than watch it. It good.
...Do you think Lizzie likes Gordon well watch the movie and you'll find out.
I think Lizzie is a good friend she always knows what to say when some one is having a bad day even if it is her worst ENEMY!!!!!!
Lizzie maybe a real good friend but she has a incredible voice ! In the movie she gets mistaken as a rock star. Well that's all I am going to tell you so you got to watch the movie to find out why she gets mistaken.
I recommend this movie to everyone. I think this movie is good enough to take 2 hours out of your day to watch .I guarantee its good. So watch it!!!!!!!!!!
84 Over-rated
I mean, an impossible plot, and an annoying cartoon character? C'mon, even a sloth could have made a better movie than this. The plot was cheesy and predictable. Stay home and watch the show instead. Not recommended
85 *OK movie..but far too cliched*
Typical...heres why. American girl goes on summer trip to Italy. American girl meets Italian boy. Italian boy happens to be named Paolo (obviously) and of course..American girl rides on the back of Italian boy's moped as they speed away on the streets of Italy away from her school mates. **Yawn** Been there..done that..Ive seen this in other movies..mainly When In Rome starring Mary Kate and Ashley.
86 Toxic waste from Heck...
Not so long ago, Disney used to churn out silly, wearisome crap like this on a regular schedule. Herbie the Love Bug is one example of how bad these movies can get. After watching 10 excrutiating minutes (Believe me, thats all I could take before the nausea kicked in) of this dreck, I was wishing for a Herbie the Love Bug marathon.
Duff can't act, sing nor does she have any on-screen appeal. She is just another pop star clone created by Disney and her publicist, stamped with a "safe for kids" label. Don't worry parents, your 14 year-old Ritilin addicted daughters will love this waste of film due to the mindless dialog, music video styled, rapid-fire camera work and the fasion show scenes.
Plus there's no trace of true romance to be found in Duff's boring, sanitized world. To make things worse, in Duff's Italy everyone speaks English. Children should not be subjected to this much stupidity in one film; steer clear of this one.
87 Hilary Rules
This waz an awesome movie!!! It was better than I had thought it was going to be! I reccomend it for ages 5-15!!! It waz [really] good! If you are not sure of buying it, rent it first and see how awesome it is!
88 Mixed Bag
Hilary Duff cannot act to save her life. But, so what! As a 38 year-old male who had to drag his sister's kids to the bijou, I had to sit through this ultimately vapid piece of schlock. Nonetheless, I was still fascinated enough not to have to leave, for Miss Duff is rather well-endowed physically. If only someone could put Gwyneth Paltrow's mind in her body, then Duff would be unstoppable.
89 LIZZIE MCGUIRE ROCKS!! THE BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!
WOW!!! That pretty much sums up this movie. Hilary Duff is such a good actress not to mention Adam Lamberg who is great too and a major hottie!!! Hilary Duff is such a great singer too as many of you know with her new album "Metamorphosis" out. She is positive role model, who is young, unlike Britney Spears and Christina Aguleira who expose a bit to much. I can't wait to see Hilary's upcoming movies and clothing line(but am very disappointed to see Lizzie go). I wish the best of luck to Hilary Duff in the future and hopes she does as well as she's doing now!! Go Hil-You Rock!!!!!!!!!!
90 Alternate Ending
We saw this movie in the theaters because my daughter is a Duff fan. It was far more tolerable than I expected it to be, though I won't give it 'good' or 'enjoyable'.
When it came out on DVD, Disney advertized an alternate ending. My husband endulged and we now own it. The alternate ending is a 30 second tacked on bit in the plane home in which Lizzie exclaims, "At least I got to keep the clothes!"
If I can keep just one person from buying this movie, my time here will have been worth it.
91 The Best Movie In History!!!!
I watched this movie in the theaters with my friend Ashley and we went and saw it and, after it was over we sayed that when movie comes out on vhs and dvd we have to get it.We thought that this movie was the best movie disney has ever made.We really liked it.I am one of Hilary Duffs fans.I have her posters and her movie and her cd's and clothes and a lot of other things! I go to a junior high and all my friends think lizzie mcguire is really hot! One day I wish I could meet her!!!!!!!!!!!!!
92 I Love This Movie
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen! I wish that you will buy this movie.
93 the best movie ever
I Loved it so much . Hillary Duff is really really cool in her acting and singing. I love Lizzie Mcguire i watchd the series and still do so im begging my mum for the Lizzie Movie. This is a extreme must to buy.
94 Cute movie for kids
My 9 yr old daughter loves Hilary Duff & this movie is one of her favorites. She has her own clothing line, can act, & sing! Watch out Britney there just may be a new Diva in the making!!
95 PURE DISNEY MAGIC!!!!!
hilary duff is so cool! can i trade places with her- even for one day??? she is so lucky that she gets to kiss Gordo who is a major hottie!!! i think this movie is great and should only be for die-hard lizzie fans. this movie takes place in rome and is very good unlike mary-kate and ashley's movie "when in rome". ... i would also recommend buying the soundtrack to this movie. hilary duff is a great new actress with a killer voice and she deserves tons of credit for her amazing talent! ...
