 It received mixed reviews, with a 41% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 99 reviews.The website's critical consensus states it is a "harmless piece of fluff that ought to satisfy fans of the TV show".Throughout the early 2000s, the popularity of the series led to merchandise to be released by Disney, including a series of novels and books, a Lizzie McGuire character doll, a bedroom set, board games and video games.