Ramona and Beezus

About Ramona and Beezus

Ramona and Beezus is a refreshing slice of family entertainment, released in 2010. It is based on the Ramona series of novels written by Beverly Cleary. The story revolves around a young, imaginative, and mischievous girl, Ramona Quimby, and her big sister, Beezus. It covers Ramona's life adventures and how Beezus helps her sister to deal with their family's financial hardships, showcasing the bond of sisterhood, family struggles, and the power of imagination in overcoming real-world issues.

Making / Production

Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum and produced by Denise Di Novi and Alison Greenspan, this movie was made with a budget of approximately $15 million. The production companies include Fox 2000 Pictures, Walden Media, and Di Novi Pictures.

Actors

• Joey King: Played the role of Ramona Quimby, whose performance as an energetic young girl won the hearts of the audience.
• Selena Gomez: Played the title role of Beezus, Ramona's responsible older sister, offering a mature and balanced performance throughout.
• John Corbett: Portrayed Robert Quimby, the father of Ramona and Beezus, his character is warm, patient, and understanding toward his children's antics.
• Bridget Moynahan: Played the role of Dorothy Quimby, Ramona and Beezus's mother, she gives a caring and comforting presence in their lives.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, not in Oregon where the book series is set.
• It is the first live-action theatrical movie based on the Ramona series of novels.
• Beverly Cleary, the author of the book series, gave her approval to the movie, despite it incorporating events from eight different books.

Awards

The movie did not win any major awards but it was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Selena Gomez's performance.

Quotes

• "I'm not a pest, I'm a misunderstood person!" - Ramona
• "I’m only nine, I need protecting!" - Ramona
• "You make the world better by making yourself better." - Robert Quimby

Music, Soundtrack

• "Live Like There's No Tomorrow" - Selena Gomez & The Scene
• "Say Hey (I Love You)" - Michael Franti & Spearhead
• "Everyday" - Vetiver