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Based on the beloved characters created by children’s book Beverly Cleary, Ramona and Beezus tells of the difficulties caused by Ramona Quimby, age 9½. Ramona is an unconventional child (sister Beezus calls her both “Ramona the brave” and “Ramona the pest,” and both appellations are appropriate) whose creativity charms, and whose rambunctiousness frustrates, her parents, teachers, and everyone who comes into contact with her. Ramona’s parents are tolerant of Ramona’s flights of fancy, until her father loses his job, when Ramona’s attempts to “help” become cause for more concern. Also in the mix are romances between Ramona’s beloved Aunt Bea and her old boyfriend Hobart, and between sister Beezus and neighborhood boy Henry Huggins – all of whose lives are touched by the sprightly Ramona.

Ramona and Beezus contains no violence, though Ramona’s well-meaning efforts often result in mischievous disaster, like dumping paint on a neighbor’s car or starting a water fight between Bea and Hobart. Ramona’s parents, Bea and Hobart, and Beezus and Henry exchange several kisses throughout the movie. At one point, Ramona warns everyone that she is about to say a “very dirty word” – only to bellow “guts!” at the top of her lungs. A sick Ramona throws up at school, and (in a scene which may disturb very young children), Ramona’s beloved pet cat dies, and Beezus and Ramona bury him in the backyard; but neither the vomit, the death of the pet, or the burial are explicitly shown.

Ramona and Beezus is an absolutely delightful film, one filled with joy, laughter, pathos, and understanding, and which brilliantly captures the characters from the books. Anyone who grew up ready Beverly Cleary’s beloved children’s classics will be charmed by the movie, which will entertain children and amuse (and move) adults. Ramona’s flights of fancy are well-conveyed onscreen through the use of bright colors and surreal scenery. For its perfectly clean, appropriate, and high-quality entertainment, the Parents Television Council is thrilled to award Ramona and Beezus with the PTC Seal of Approval^TM. The PTC enthusiastically recommends this delightful film for viewers over age five.

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