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Nim's Island Reviews

2008

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Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover--the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing .. Read more

Starring	Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Morgan Griffin
Director	Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family

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- Nim (Abigail Breslin) is an 11-year-old girl living with her scientist father (Gerard Butler) on a remote island in the... read more on Time Out
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- - Tom Huddleston
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:21
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  Great watch-together family treat.
  
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  Nims father is a research scientist who gets into a scrape leaving Nim stranded on the remote island they live on. Worried Nims contact with the outside world ... read more »
  
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  - PaulaWestwood
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  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 06 May 2008 at 13:23
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  Not sure
  
  Nice film be more enjoyable if you are under 12 years old. Great surroundings o.k storyline but maybe I was just too old for this film.
  
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- - Rio1234
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  - Barking
  - 21 Jun 2011 at 20:33
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  One for the collection!
  
  A wonderful, character rich, imaginative story in a beautiful setting. It has all the right elements in all the right proportions. It's friendly family feel... read more »
  
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- - GraMar89
  - 5 reviews
  - 21 Jun 2011 at 00:25
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  The Not so Fabulous Nim's Island
  
  This rather lacked a meaty storyline to get our teeth into. My 6 year old loved the visual elements of the film, but his older brothers were not overwhelmed by ... read more »
  
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  - 02 Jun 2011 at 17:34
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  Quiet moments !
  
  the kids loved this film and made a nice change from animation. Not a peek out of them for the duration !
  
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  - Worcester
  - 10 Mar 2011 at 23:26
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  Nim's Island
  
  Kids (7 + 11) loved this. Made a nice difference from the frantically paced cartoons that are their normal fare. They watched it several times over a few days. ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 19 Nov 2010 at 10:20
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  Nim's Island
  
  I really liked this, I love Jodie Foster anyway and thought that not knowing much about the film, I'd try it as she was in it. And what a pleasant surprise... read more »
  
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  - Theconstantgardener
  - 6 reviews
  - Shropshire
  - 09 Jun 2010 at 03:04
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  good film
  
  great film my daughter loved it , and i loved gerrard :) jodie foster is very funny with aggrophobia ? gr8 for kids immagination.
  
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  - yorkshire
  - 22 Apr 2010 at 13:10
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  Family fantastic
  
  Really enjoyed this one. a good family film. Both our 4 & 8yr old enjoyed this. ending abit short but left open for a sequel.
  
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  - poole,dorset
  - 14 Apr 2010 at 16:26
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  'Nim's Island'
  
  Even though this film is listed as a childrens film I thoroughly enjoyed it. An enjoyable rainy afternoon flick with some lessons in life thrown in. I watched ... read more »
  
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  - Cumbria
  - 25 Feb 2010 at 15:23
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  Cack!
  
  Avoid this drivel! Not even my children liked this rancid steamer!
  
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  - 17 Feb 2010 at 13:17
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  Great watch-together family treat.
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Nims father is a research scientist who gets into a scrape leaving Nim stranded on the remote island they live on. Worried Nims contact with the outside world ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 562612
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - PaulaWestwood
  - 397 reviews
  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 06 May 2008 at 13:23
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  wot,s all the fuss about
  
  sorry did,nt like this very much.............
  
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  - leeds
  - 03 Sep 2008 at 22:26
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  Nims Island Is The Best!
  
  I saw this twice on my local cinamia and I totally loved it. Everything about Nims Island is amazing, the island is beautiful and the animals are cute ... read more »
  
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- - filmsaremypassion
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  - Bexhill
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:23
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  Wasted talent
  
  What a waste of the considerable talents of Abigail Breslin and Jodie Foster. To bring together one of the greatest acting talents of the last few decades with ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey
  - 20 Sep 2008 at 19:41
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  nIM,S iSLAND
  
  A NICE FAMILY FILM FOR ALL AGES
  
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- - CAROL1
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  - Pontefract
  - 20 Oct 2008 at 09:11
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  Nims Island
  
  Everything about Nims Island is amazing, the island is beautiful and the animals are cute. The performances are just right, Jodie Foster is back after doing ... read more »
  
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  - Essex
  - 04 Sep 2008 at 13:50
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  Beautiful
  
  A lovely little film which all members of the family will enjoy. Get the popcorn ready and watch it all together on family night.
  
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  - Dereham
  - 17 Sep 2008 at 17:12
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  Jessi's Review
  
  Nim's Island was very funny and exciting, I liked the storyline because I like the beach !
  
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  - Huntingdon
  - 29 Sep 2008 at 18:05
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  Nim's Island
  
  I was disappointed with this one.
  
  I found it a bit slow in places and echo's of Swiss Family Robbinson but not as good.
  
  Perhaps I was ... read more »
  
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  - Caldicot
  - 02 Sep 2008 at 12:05
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  Absolute waste of time
  
  After quite big expectations from this film, I was very disappointed, the story was weak, the acting poor, very surprised that this film actually made it to the... read more »
  
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  - BLACKPOOL
  - 23 Oct 2008 at 19:02

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- Nim (Abigail Breslin) is an 11-year-old girl living with her scientist father (Gerard Butler) on a remote island in the... read more on Time Out
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- - Tom Huddleston
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:21

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  Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover--the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. ...

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