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Bridge to Terabithia

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Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 138

Fresh: 117

Rotten:21

Average Rating: 7.1/10

Consensus: Bridge to Terabithia is a faithful adaptation of a beloved children's novel and a powerful portrayal of love, loss, and imagination through children's eyes. Dynamic visuals and natural performances further enhance the imaginative film.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release: Feb 16, 2007 Wide

Box Office: $82,234,139

Synopsis: Animation master Gabor Csupo directs his first live-action film in this adaptation of the novel The Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson, whose son David co-wrote the screenplay and serves as a producer. Jess (Josh Hutcherson) is... Animation master Gabor Csupo directs his first live-action film in this adaptation of the novel The Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson, whose son David co-wrote the screenplay and serves as a producer. Jess (Josh Hutcherson) is misunderstood. Despite Jess' talents as an artist, the school bullies pick on him, his father (Robert Patrick) belittles his dreams, and his four sisters invade his space in the family's cramped house. Jess' bleak world changes when Leslie (Annasophia Robb) moves into the house next door. Bright, creative and outspoken, Leslie also finds herself an outsider in their school. Soon the two are thick as thieves, spending their after school hours exploring the woods beyond their backyards and on the others side of a creek, which Leslie deems the kingdom of Terabithia. Here, they create their own magical world, complete with a Dark Master and his minions, dragonfly soldiers, giant trolls and a treehouse fortress. In Terabithia, the two friends let their imaginations run wild and control their destiny, far away from school bullies and the pressures of adolescence. Hutcherson and Robb are well cast as Jess and Leslie in this coming-of-age tale. Hutcherson handles both the melancholy intensity and unbridled joy of his character beautifully, and Robb's smile and charisma are infectious. Zooey Deschanel also stars as Miss Edmunds, the music teacher who befriends Jess. Parents should read the book or learn more about the story before taking young children to see this film, as the story includes not only some scary creatures, but also the death of a young person. Terabithia and its creatures are created by WETA Digital LTD, the same company that did the effects for the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and KING KONG. [More]

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick, Bailee Madison, Judy McIntosh, Patricia Aldersley, Lauren Clinton, Isabelle Rose Kircher, Cameron Wakefield

Director: Gabor Csupo

Director: Gabor Csupo
Story: Katherine Paterson
Screenwriter: Jeff Stockwell
Producer: Hal Lieberman, Lauren Levine
Composer: Aaron Zigman
Screenwriter: Jeff Stockwell, David Paterson
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

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Release:

Jun 19, 2007

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Gabor Csupo - Director; Jeff Stockwell - Writer; Hal Lieberman - Producer
  • 2. Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb - Stars; Lauren Levine - Producer
  • Featurette - 1. DIGITAL IMAGINATION: Bringing Terabithia To Life
  • 2. BEHIND THE BOOK: The Themes Of BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
  • Music Video - "Keep Your Mind Wide Open" - AnnaSophia Robb

Reviews for Bridge to Terabithia

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Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
06/15/07
Sydney Morning Herald
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Adapted from Katherine Paterson's novel, this beautifully drawn family friendly film explores the power of the imagination, bonding two like-souls as they create their own world, far away from their bleak everyday.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
06/05/07
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10/29/08
Steven D. Greydanus
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The fantasy scenes ... do not resonate with the mythic power of those in Pan's Labyrinth, but this is as moving a coming of age story as one could want.

Full Review Source: ESplatter | comment Comment
07/09/08
Steve Biodrowski
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sort of awful, but it goes places most conventional children's entertainments fail to go

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
07/01/08
Walter Chaw
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Radiates with youthful imagination and the joys of using it to abandon the everyday.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
06/21/08
Matthew Sorrento
Film Threat
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Una película entretenida y emotiva sobre la idea de la pérdida, el dolor, la culpa, y sobre todo de la imaginación como válvula de escape. No es el típico pasatiempo inocente que promete; es mucho más interesante que eso.

Full Review Source: Uruguay Total | comment Comment
02/27/08
Enrique Buchichio
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Pleasing magical coming-of-age kidpic.

Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
01/29/08
Dennis Schwartz
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It's the sort of movie I admire more in retrospect than I did while watching it.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
12/04/07
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
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A champion of imagination.

Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
08/01/07
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)
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It's a rare film that gives children an honest voice that doesn't talk down to them. Yet at the same time, there's also a solid film inside for adults to enjoy as well.

Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
07/19/07
Ryan Cracknell
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A bittersweet, if ultimately uplifting, coming-of-age tale touching on a litany of themes, including fantasy, friendship and family.

Full Review Source: NewsBlaze | comment Comment
07/17/07
Kam Williams
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I was alternately charmed and disappointed ... The movie is certainly light years ahead of the mediocre television adaptation but it is not quite the definitive version of the story, despite the strong screenplay and fine lead actors.

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07/14/07
Ted Murphy
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Joe Lozito
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06/22/07
Dragan Antulov
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...there's a third-act twist that brings some much-needed gravity to the proceedings.

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment 1 Comment
06/21/07
David Nusair
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...from an adult's perspective, I found the film lacking in the very creativity that its story line promotes.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
06/13/07
John J. Puccio
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Director Gabor Csupo does a fine job of weaving together the realities of life for ten-year-olds with the magical world Jesse and Leslie share.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
06/11/07
Brian Webster
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Robb spreads her energy around like it comes from a deep well at Exxon.... and everything is affected by it.

Full Review Source: Cinema Signals | comment Comment
06/11/07
Jules Brenner
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Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
06/07/07
Joseph Proimakis
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