Bridge to Terabithia - BLU-RAY Version (2007)

Georgevader from Chepstow [Highly rated reviewer] , 21/08/2007

Joss Hutcherson plays Jess, a lonely bullied kid who befriends the school newbie Leslie (the superb AnnaSophia Robb), together they invent an imaginary world, Terabithia, which they explore to escape the drab mediocrity of their school and in Jess' case home lives.

I have to admit I was expecting something along the lines of 'The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe', but I couldn't be more wrong.The film is set in small town in modern day America, Joss' parents show very little love or affection to him, something he becomes more aware of when at Leslie's house when they 'help' paint a room.The film also deals with very adult themes, that as a child bad things can happen, you can lose people you love and care for.

The two leads are excellent, and for two actors barely in their teens they should have promising careers ahead of them, my only criticism is that I wish Zooey Deshanel would put a few pounds on, she does look a bit skinny nowadays!

  14 out of 14 people found this review helpful

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Pugeater from Leicester [Highly rated reviewer] , 29/01/2008

What starts off as a film which looks like it was made by The Gap finally turns into a film which sticks in your memory. So forgive the first half hour or so and you will be rewarded.

  9 out of 9 people found this review helpful

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Abbeygoo from Hyde [Highly rated reviewer] , 25/11/2007

This enchanting film was a delight to watch with my 8 year old daughter. It comes across a magical fairytale story when you read the reviews and watch the trailers but there is much more to this film.

The real magic is in the friendship and spirit of Jess and Lesley, two out of sorts children looking for a place where they can be together and away from their problems at home and school. And so Terebithia is created in their imagination.

The film deals with some adult themes of losing someone and really gives a good moral story of friendship, respect and companionship. I loved it and my 8 year old did too.

  8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

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A customer from Nottingham , 02/02/2008

Unsure of age group that would enjoy this. Would have been better on tv. The ending scene was what I expected for the entire film. Story line to strong for young children but not enough fantasy to keep anyones attention

  8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

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Treadstone from London [Highly rated reviewer] , 09/04/2008

I thought I would give this one a go, particularly that the reviews indictaed that this would appeal to adults and mention of adult themes. This is simply not the case...

In all sincerety this is one for 10 year olds or younger. No adult appeal to be seen here. Move along, move along.

  2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

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JAG2020 from Sheffield , 18/03/2008

Absolutely rubbish. If you have a spare Sunday afternoon and are contemplating watching this, I would recommend going to sleep instead.

  3 out of 5 people found this review helpful

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