Bridge to Terabithia

Pros: Great performances, nice story, interesting twist on familiar fantasy stories...
Cons: ... a few weaknesses in the storyline itself...

Bridge to Terabithia is a movie based on a much-loved children’s book that… er… I’d never heard of. From the trailers it had looked like it might be a similar sort of affair to ...

Pros: Excellent writing, acting and animation.
Cons: None.

Bridge to Terabithia is an excellent movie based on the Newberry Award winning children's book of the same name, written by Katherine Paterson. It was adapted to the screen by Jeff Stockwell and David Paterson. I'm not sure what the relationship ...

Pros: This was just an excellent movie all the way around.
Cons: It may not be what you expected from the advertising.

Sometimes books and movies are aimed at children and entertain only children. Other times books and movies may be written with children in mind, but are so well written and entertaining that they appeal to all ages. Such is the case with the movie based ...

Pros: Outstanding theatrical performances.
Cons: Slow opening in a film that runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes.

As much as I like action movies, I also enjoy quality time with my family. The Bridge to Terabithia recently provided an opportunity for the family to go to the movies. The film begins in a school class room setting. One young student Jess ...

Pros: Good acting, wonderful story, emotional and vivid, etc.
Cons: None.

"Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die, Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly, Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams go, Life is a barren field, Frozen with snow" - Langston Hughes Have you ever felt like escaping the rigors and ...

Pros: Moving drama that sticks close to the book
Cons: Characters not as rich as in the book

Jesse Aarons (Josh Hutcherson) is the middle of five kids and the only boy. His family is poor and lives on a farm in the country. In fact, they're so poor he has to wear his older sister's shoes on the first day of fifth grade. It's also that first ...

Pros: touching film that sticks closer to the book than I thought it might
Cons: those drawn in by the previews might find themselves disappointed

When I first learned that Walden Media, the Disney-owned production company behind < b>The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, < b>Charlotte's Web and ...

Pros: Beautiful story of love, life, youth and innocence
Cons: Misadvertised; better for older children and adults

Relive your worst childhood memories: Jesse Aarons is a fifth grade boy who doesn’t have the easiest life. He’s the middle child with two older sisters and two younger sisters. His family works very hard and still can’t find ...

Pros: An entertaining film which will teach valuable lessons.
Cons: One segment which made me raise my eyebrows.

The best 2007 film I have seen so far is Bridge to Terabithia, a film directed by Gabor Csupo. It is based on a novel by Katherine Patterson. I went into the theater thinking I might see a film like The Chronicles of Narnia or perhaps ...

Pros: Deals with some great themes.
Cons: Poorly and deliberately mis-advertised

The Top Line Any previews you may have seen for this movie are deceiving. If you were expecting a special effects, Narnia-like, epic then you will be disappointed. The subject matter will go right over the head of almost anyone below the ...

Pros: great cast of actors, a powerful depth of heartfelt, and an imagination of innocence.
Cons: too minor to discuss

No Spoiler Review over Bridge to Terabithia, Released in Theatres February 16, 2007. Imagine a world of fantasy; one perfected by your own intellectual authenticity. Close your eyes. Can you see the beautiful sights of your creation, the ...

Pros: story, most of the acting
Cons: script, not exactly what was expected, corny in parts

This is the story of Jesse Aarons (Josh Hutcherson), a lonely boy who tends to feel neglected amidst his numerous sisters with parents who are preoccupied with financial troubles. Add to that, Jesse has a hard time making friends in school and is hounded ...

Pros: Great acting, excellent message, great photography
Cons: Slow at first

Quick Facts: Genre: Children's/Fantasy Rating: PG (for thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language) Viewing Format: Blu-ray Run Time: 96 minutes Bonus Features: Yes ...

Pros: Encourages Imagination, courage to live what you believe, and true friendship.
Cons: The symbolic "bridge" was a rope. Heavy plot for younger children.

Disney has created another great movie through Walden Media, a rather fun and interesting portrayal of the friendship of a couple of 7th grade misfits and their loyalty to honorable ideals. Jesse (Josh Hutcherson [RV]) loves to draw, but his father ...

Pros: Good visual effects, excellent acting, good story.
Cons: Misleading trailers, somewhat slow pacing, and a bit of a preachy note.

LIES If there is one thing I learned from this movie, it is this: Never trust a trailer. If I had even once thought that the trailer was blatantly lying to me about the sort of movie I was going to see, I would have checked Epinions and ...