Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)

Starring: Tails and Tux

Directed by: John Schultz

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: Based on the book series by Megan McDonald. Judy (Jordana Beatty) plans to save a bummer summer by planning an elaborate game of dares for her and her friends to play.

Featured Feline: Judy has a tuxedo cat named Mouse who often hangs out with her in her room.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse in Judy's room

Judy even has Mouse spin a Magic 8 Ball for her to predict whether or not the summer will be a bust.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse spinning Magic 8 Ball

When the 8 Ball indicates things will go well, she gives Mouse a high five.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse giving Judy Jordana Beatty a high five

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse giving Judy Jordana Beatty a high five animated gif

Judy gives Mouse a kiss before heading for school.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse being kissed by Judy Jordana Beatty

For most of the film Mouse is just sitting around Judy’s room while she is being moody.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse with Magic 8 Ball

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse looking down at Judy Jordana Beatty

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse being placed on bean bag by Judy Jordana Beatty

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse on desk

Mouse seems to be in tune with Judy. She even joins Judy in an eye roll when Judy’s little brother is bothering her.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse with Judy Jordana Beatty

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse sharing eyeroll Judy Jordana Beatty animated gif

When the kitchen appears to be on fire, Judy runs downstairs with a water pistol. Mouse, who is sitting on the stairs, runs back to her room.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse on stairs

At the end of the film Mouse is seen sitting on the giant Bigfoot statue erected in the front yard.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - tuxedo cat Mouse on Bigfoot statue

Cat actors Tails and Tux played Mouse (we are assuming there were two cat actors and not just one). The cat trainer on the film was Sheri Aparicio working for Paws for Effect.