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DanL.Nov 10, 2005

Awesome movie with great special effects and a great message.

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Tss5078Feb 24, 2013

Basically Zathura is the Sci-Fi version of Jumanji. While there are several cameos, the young cast carries the movie and you can sort of see why today names like Josh Hutcherson and Kristen Stewart are household names. The young cast does aBasically Zathura is the Sci-Fi version of Jumanji. While there are several cameos, the young cast carries the movie and you can sort of see why today names like Josh Hutcherson and Kristen Stewart are household names. The young cast does a great job, especially when you consider that most of the special effects were computer generated, and the majority of acting was done in front of a green screen. Zathura is a sweet game and an interesting movie, with an engaging young cast. It's different from what you would typically see and I enjoyed it quite a bit.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsMar 13, 2020

A cult kids sci-fi movie, Zathura is filled with wacky B-movie fun. It really is a space version of Jumanji, but it is really enjoyable in its own right. It's not half bad! There are a lot of great actors in this movie. It's a wild watch for sure.

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FilipeNetoOct 3, 2018

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this movie when I first started watching it. I just knew it was a fantasy film with familiar content, and I was pleasantly surprised by it's quality. It's a kind of space "Jumanji" in which twoI wasn't quite sure what to expect from this movie when I first started watching it. I just knew it was a fantasy film with familiar content, and I was pleasantly surprised by it's quality. It's a kind of space "Jumanji" in which two brothers, with unresolved household disputes, will play a game that will prove to be a huge space adventure where anything can happen. I liked the way the film seeks to convey a moral of the story, focusing on the importance of brotherly love and the family. Jonah Bobo and Josh Hutcherson were very good at leading roles but the building of their characters was essential, allowing the public, especially the younger ones, to identify with one or the other. Kristen Stewart wasn't as effective as the self-centered, egocentric older sister, but she did provide a few moments of humor. Dax Sheppard was excellent and his performance gave this film its most emotional moments. Last but not least, the very good special effects that the film used, convincing yet discreet enough not to dominate the screen. Still a word to praise the good soundtrack, very competent in her role.

In short: this film is excellent, although not very original and recycle the formula already used in another film. It will please easily at any age and is perfect for a family serenade with everyone in the room together watching and spending quality time together. After all, family is just that ... union.… Expand

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alexl.Dec 18, 2005

I loved it.They went to space. They went back home at the end.

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meydianarizki21Oct 21, 2020

The effect given by the Zathura film is very perfect, the animation technique given looks very natural and not stiff ... And the best thing in this film is very suitable for children to watch, there are no adult scenes in film and reallyThe effect given by the Zathura film is very perfect, the animation technique given looks very natural and not stiff ... And the best thing in this film is very suitable for children to watch, there are no adult scenes in film and really helps children in their imagination.… Expand

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AdamS.Nov 7, 2005

This was a very exiting movie.

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MarkB.Jan 4, 2006

After the past comes the future, after The Flintstones came The Jetsons, and after Jumanji came this. Both Zathura and Jumanji were based on children's books by Polar Express author Chris Van Allsburg, who exploits opposite ends of the After the past comes the future, after The Flintstones came The Jetsons, and after Jumanji came this. Both Zathura and Jumanji were based on children's books by Polar Express author Chris Van Allsburg, who exploits opposite ends of the same premise: kids get sucked into an unfamiliar, potentially deadly world or universe by playing a mysterious, old-school board game. But while Jumanji was a rather nasty piece of work that relied all too heavily on its unconvincing special effects, Zathura is a surprisingly effective entertainment. Perhaps the director made the difference: Jumanji helmsman Joe Johnston specializes almost exclusively in SFX films (The Rocketeer, Jurassic Park 3) while Zathura's Jon Favreau is first and foremost an actor, which (along with this film's modest budget) allows him to focus on characterizations as he tells the story of two bickering brothers (Jonah Bobo and Josh Hutcherson) who learn some valuable Life Lessons as the game literally whisks them and their house into outer space, where they're forced to do battle with meteors and Zorgons. Favreau makes excellent visual use of light and darkness in building tension and suspense, gets a hilarious performance from Dax Sheppard, who both channels and parodies a slightly dissipated Harrison Ford as a stranded astronaut the boys encounter, and benefits from a solid script that plays fair with the audience as it plants seemingly insignificant clues and plot details that later bloom with some very surprising and satisfying payoffs. Minus points, however, go to Zathura for its noticeable strain of sexism; we see the boys' father (Tim Robbins) but never his mother (which makes the film's choice of golden oldie for its closing credits theme both peculiar and puzzling), and their big sister is depicted as a clueless, boy-crazy ninny who, in the script's one unconvincing aspect, is kept out of the loop as much as can be gotten away with. Nevertheless, Zathura is a witty, diverting thrill ride for audiences of all ages...and if you want evidence to convince your kids that board games are way cooler than video games, it's the perfect audio-visual aid!… Expand

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[Anonymous]Mar 4, 2006

Overall, a nice family movie. If you like Jumanji, you'll like this. The effects were good, but i was surprised to learn most of them were practical, not digital, because Jon Favreau wanted the actors to have an interactive environmentOverall, a nice family movie. If you like Jumanji, you'll like this. The effects were good, but i was surprised to learn most of them were practical, not digital, because Jon Favreau wanted the actors to have an interactive environment so they could give their best performances. Shows there's hope for family films yet. Wish there were more ship battles, those were cool.… Expand

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JohnC.Jul 18, 2006

My boys (6, 9, 11) loved it, both my wife and I enjoyed it. Solid family movie, in spite of teenage Lisa being tweaked to give Dad a special reason to watch.

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ElliottWDec 1, 2008

Not bad at all. A very original and clever idea. I've never seen Jumanji though, so I'm not sure how similar they are.

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RobG.Nov 11, 2005

Both the kids (9+11) loved it, and I thouroughly enjoyed it (vs Chicken Little) Not the 10/10 that Wallace and Grommit got, but v. good still.

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ClintM.Nov 12, 2005

This actually counts as a combined 3-person vote...and we all give it a unanimous thumbs up! Just as fun as Jumanji with just as much action, suspense and laughs. There's no doubt this'll make big bucks at the box office this This actually counts as a combined 3-person vote...and we all give it a unanimous thumbs up! Just as fun as Jumanji with just as much action, suspense and laughs. There's no doubt this'll make big bucks at the box office this weekend and for weeks to come.… Expand

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KouroshA.Feb 15, 2006

Some very cool effects in this movie. I particularly liked the part where the house was gettng torpedoed by aliens.The only somewhat annoying theme of the movie I guess would be te constant fighting of the two brothers.

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TheHamsNov 14, 2005

This movie was a magical romp. It was entertaining, the only boring part being the unnecessary stealth/thriller scene aboard the "Zorgon"'s ship, but even that was necessary to offer some variety. I highly recommend this film. It's This movie was a magical romp. It was entertaining, the only boring part being the unnecessary stealth/thriller scene aboard the "Zorgon"'s ship, but even that was necessary to offer some variety. I highly recommend this film. It's not just for family. In fact, I don't recommend this for younger children: in the first 5 minutes, an 8-year-old kid intentionally says the "D-word" (and that's not the end of the swearing).… Expand

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MovieLonely94Nov 6, 2010

not as good as Jumanji, but its very amusing.