Bridge to Terabithia

Name: Bridge to Terabithia
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family
Released: February 16, 2007
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 74
Cast: AnnaSophia Robb, Josh Hutcherson, Robert Patrick, Zooey Deschanel

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: February 16, 2007 | PG

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

Summary: Based on the popular Newberry Award-winning novel, Bridge to Terabithia is a fantasy/adventure story of friendship, family and the power of imagination. (Walt Disney Pictures)

Director: Gabor Csupo

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 96 min

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Jessica Grose

Director Gabor Csupo of Rugrats "fame" steer clear of cutesy tween stereotypes, but it's Jess's relationship with his father, played by Robert Patrick, that elevates Terabithia from a good kids movie to a classic contender. Read full review

James Berardinelli

This is easily the best family feature of the early year. Read full review

Empire Angie Errigo

A thoroughly pleasing family film with fine performances and honest, affecting real situations mixed with joyful adventure. Read full review

Peter Debruge

[Csupo's] take on Bridge to Terabithia doesn't pander or misrepresent, but instead illustrates the power of open-mindedness in both its forms: creativity and acceptance. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Angel Cohn

Parents should be warned that the novel ventures into some emotionally dark territory that could be upsetting to very young or sensitive children, and might want to consider reading and discussing the book together before seeing the film. Read full review

Steven Rea

Bridge to Terabithia the movie, like the book, is buckets-of-tears sad. Director Csupo and company manage to get that - the simple power of a story about kindred souls, about loss, about the limitless possibilities of a lively mind - just right. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Though the first-time director, Gabor Csupo, has achieved distinction as an animation artist, he lacks experience directing actors. The best adult performance in the film is that of Zooey Deschanel; she comes off -- again, agreeably -- as self-directed.

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HonestOmi08

Apr 13, 2012

I love this movie. I think it is a great movie and I believe the right cast was chosen. Josh Hutcherson was a great Jess, Annasophia Robb was a perfect Leslie, Bailee Madison was a cute Maybel, Zooey Dushenel was an good teacher. I think the creativity and imagination put into this book andI love this movie. I think it is a great movie and I believe the right cast was chosen. Josh Hutcherson was a great Jess, Annasophia Robb was a perfect Leslie, Bailee Madison was a cute Maybel, Zooey Dushenel was an good teacher. I think the creativity and imagination put into this book and then film was inspiring and a great family film. The ending was very sad and I felt for Jess. The was Josh showed us how Jess was feeling was incredible and more than I expected! Overall a lovely film and perfect for a family get together!… Expand

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JoshH.

Mar 1, 2007

Excellent picture. Worth a see, definitely. I have seen it a few times, and I always want to see it again afterwards. It is a beautiful and lovely movie with superb acting, direction, and a beautiful score to top it all off.

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InspectorJ

Sep 1, 2013

This film adaptation of a brilliant novel is utter…perfection. The choice of actors could not have been more perfect, with each actor feeling their role deeply and creating a truly believable character the audience can relate to. The story was followed closely and was wholly complete whenThis film adaptation of a brilliant novel is utter…perfection. The choice of actors could not have been more perfect, with each actor feeling their role deeply and creating a truly believable character the audience can relate to. The story was followed closely and was wholly complete when the cruel realities of life were thrown at the audience in the most unexpected manner, making it all the more unique and perfect for its message and emotional power.
We certainly need more films that can deliver a story as powerful as this, because it is the only film that has made me cry.… Expand

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[Anonymous]

Feb 16, 2007

Bridge To Terabithia gave a good try, but wasn't as good as the book. Josh Hutcherson was perfect for Jesse, but Anna Sophia Robb could have been replaced, though she was alright. Good effort. Derserves an eight. Not DVD buying worthy.

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critic1915

May 24, 2012

This movie is a really great choice for a family night. It has a great moral ending, it has great special effects, and the actors do a very fine job (Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb). I would watch it any time again, especially if my little cousins are in my home on a rainy day.

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grandpajoe6191

Sep 29, 2011

"Bridge to Terabithia" is a preposterous movie. The book was absolutely sad, but the movie interprets the amazing story into a fluid one with eye candy visuals.

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SavannahS.

Feb 21, 2007

It was a good movie,that I would have rated 8. But the end RUINED it. It made the whole thing ruined. Like biting into a peice of WONDERFUL chocolate cake, then coming to the last 2 bites and finding A HAIR. Do you like that cake anymore? No.Do you still think that chocolate cake is good? No.

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