It was a Saturday morning, I had cramps, three children (a 12-year old, which was mine, the other two, 10 and 7, I borrowed from my ex-husband-now-friend…it’s a long story!) and a pass to a sneak preview of Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.  
     The movie started at 10 a.m., but you know how these previews go…if it’s an ok film: get there 20-30 minutes before; if it’s good: an hour before; if it’s Harry Potter: camp out; but if it’s a kid’s film (which this one was): 45 minutes should get you in.  So I arrived to a disorganized couple of lines outside the theater, and waited 20 minutes in the searing ninety-degree heat.  We were finally allowed in.  I sat the kids down, and proceeded with the herd to the concession stand, while the “Cell phones off” mantra was repeated in the background.    Large popcorn, large soft drink and 4 courtesy cups later, I sat down with the kids, and relaxed into my stadium-style seat.  
     I perked up in my seat when I saw Jaleel White, otherwise known as the Urkel from Family Matters.  I think I might have even exclaimed “Wow, it’s Urkel!” when he appeared onscreen, playing Judy’s teacher, Mr. Todd.  Other than Urkel, this film was looking less and less appealing as the moments passed.  Judy, her family and most of her friends (except Rocky, who is absolutely adorable) were proving to be really annoying to watch, but I continued on.  Suddenly, the eccentric, well-traveled, Aunt Opal arrives on the scene and it was none other than Felicity Shagwell from Austin Powers, otherwise known as Heather Graham.  She was sexy, energetic, and revitalized the film with her driving skills, “guerilla art”, and manly snoring.  
    The film was cute, had its moments with humor that spoke to the parents, and if you’re bored on a rainy Sunday afternoon with kids 12 and under, I would say go check out this kid’s film. 

     I give it a rating of 2.5 shades of bubblegum pink lip gloss!