Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Year: 2001

Runtime: 82 min

Language: English

Director: John A. Davis

Budget: $30M

AdventureSci-FiComedyAnimationFamily

A brilliant 10-year-old boy and his loyal robot dog find themselves in a predicament when the parents of Retroville are kidnapped by aliens. It's up to Jimmy Neutron to put aside his inventions and become a real-life hero to rescue them. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about growing up and realizes that even the most extraordinary life is incomplete without the love and support of family.

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1

Introduction to Jimmy Neutron

Eleven-year-old Jimmy Neutron, a boy genius, lives in the colorful town of Retroville. He is supported by his loving parents, Judy and Hugh, alongside his robot dog, Goddard.

Retroville
2

The Rocket Launch

Jimmy undertakes an ambitious project to launch a communications satellite aimed at connecting with extraterrestrial beings. However, his rocket launch goes awry, crashing and causing chaos at home, which upsets his mother.

Retroville
3

Plans for Retroland

Excitement builds among the children for the grand opening of Retroland, a new amusement park. However, Jimmy finds himself grounded by his mother after a mishap with his jetpack, thwarting his initial plans.

Retroville
4

Sneaking Out

Determined to join his friends at Retroland, Jimmy devises a clever plan using his shrink ray. This leads to an adventurous night filled with fun, as the kids sneak out under the cover of darkness.

Night Retroland
5

The Yolkians' Arrival

Unbeknownst to the children, Jimmy's satellite message has inadvertently attracted the attention of the Yolkians, egg-shaped aliens from Yolkus. Their leader, King Goobot, spies a photo of Jimmy's parents, setting off a chain of events.

Yolkus
6

Abduction of the Adults

The Yolkians invade Earth and abduct all the adults in Retroville, leaving only Jimmy's teacher, Miss Fowl, who shrinks due to one of Jimmy's inventions. This causes initial chaos among the children, who are elated by their newfound freedom.

Retroville
7

Realization of Loss

After some initial celebration, the children quickly miss their parents and realize they need to rescue them. Jimmy rallies his friends, outlining a plan to construct rocket ships using the attractions at Retroland.

Retroland
8

The Journey to Yolkus

The team embarks on their journey to the planet Yolkus, navigating through dangerous meteor showers. They cleverly camp on an asteroid, showing their resourcefulness and determination to rescue their families.

Asteroid Field
9

Discovery of Mind-Control

Upon arriving at Yolkus, Jimmy and his friends discover that their parents are under the control of mind-control helmets. Faced with this daunting realization, they must concoct a plan to save them from the Yolkians' sinister clutches.

Yolkus
10

Confrontation with Goobot

Jimmy gets captured by Goobot, who reveals that Jimmy's satellite communication led them to Earth for a sacrificial plot involving their god, Poultra. Jimmy feels hopeless but rallies for an escape with the help of his friends.

Yolkus
11

The Escape Plan

As Jimmy is imprisoned with the other children, Cindy reminds him of his importance as a leader. Together, they devise a clever plan using a cellphone to contact Goddard, who comes to their rescue.

Yolkus
12

Battle at the Colosseum

In a dramatic showdown at the Yolkians' Colosseum, Poultra, a massive alien chicken, is set to make an appearance. As tensions rise, Jimmy leads the revolt against the guards while Sheen makes a risky move to retrieve an escape vessel.

Yolkus
13

Return to Earth

The group manages to escape Yolkus, but they are pursued by Goobot's fleet. Jimmy uses his shrink ray to grow to enormous size to confront Goobot, ultimately destroying his ship and securing their safety.

Yolkus
14

Reconciliation with Parents

Back on Earth, Jimmy has a heartfelt reunion with his parents, where he realizes the importance of love and support in addition to intelligence. This moment solidifies their bond after the chaotic adventure.

Retroville
15

Closing Scene

In a whimsical mid-credits scene, a miniature Miss Fowl rides on an apple worm named Mr. Wiggles, heading to the cafeteria. This charming moment ensures that the spirit of Retroland lives on even after their grand adventure.

Retroland

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