This is a film which was recommended to me on my review for the Spiderwick Chronicles so after enjoying that film so much I went and got this one. The film is made by the same people who made the Chronicles of Narnia which both me and hubby enjoyed so we were looking forward to watching this. ... Read review
From the makers of The Chronicles Of Narnia and based on the award-winning novel written ... more
by Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia is a fantasy adventure story of friendship, family and the power of imagination that you'll want to see again and again.Jess Aarons is an outsider at school and even in his own family, until he befriends a new girl at school, Leslie Burke. Leslie loves to tell stories of fantasy and magic. Jess loves to draw and together they create the secret kingdom of Terabithia. A magical place that only they can escape to, by swinging on an old rope over a stream in the woods near their homes. There, the friends rule the kingdom, fight the Dark Master and his creatures and plot against the school bullies.
From the makers of the Chronicles of Narnia and based on the award-winning novel written ... more
By Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia is a fantasy adventure story of friendship, family and the power of imagination that you'll want to see again and again.Jess Aarons is an outsider at school and even in his own family, until he befriends a new girl at school, Leslie Burke. Leslie loves to tell stories of fantasy and magic. Jess loves to draw and together they create the secret kingdom of Terabithia. A magical place that only they can escape to, by swinging on an old rope over a stream in the woods near their homes. There, the friends rule the kingdom, fight the Dark Master and his creatures and plot against the school bullies.
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Aarons and Leslie Burke. Join Jess and Leslie as they form an unlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia. There they rule as king and queen until a terrible tragedy occurs that helps Jess understand just how much he has learned from Leslie.
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This is the story of a special friendship between a two lonely children Jess and Leslie. ... more
Together they create an imaginary land called Terabithia which they reach by swinging over a creek on a rope. In this wonderland they seek escape from the difficulties of the real world and also learn how to cope. Until one day tragedy strikes and their imaginary world is seemingly torn apart forever.
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Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class. He's been practising all summer and ... more
he's sure he's going to win. But when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Not only does Leslie not look or act like any of the girls in school she also turns out to be the fastest runner in the year. After getting over the humiliation of being beaten by a girl Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay - she's clever and funny and not a bit soppy. It is Leslie who invents Terabithia the secret country on an island across the creek. Here Jess could forget his large quarrelsome family his father who thought it was ummanly to love drawing and his little sister May Belle who was always tagging after him. Here he could be strong and unafraid. The only way to reach Terabithia is by rope-swing where Jess and Leslie become King and Queen defeating giants sharing stories and dreams and plotting against their enemies. They are invincible - until tragedy strikes.It is more dreadful than anything Jess had ever dreamed of but as he struggles to cope with his grief and anger he finds that his family value him more than he'd thought and that still King he could even save Terabithia for the future.
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Production Year: 2007 - Science Fiction - Director: Francis Lawrence - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Will Smith, Salli Richardson, Willow Smith
Advantages: Good story, good effects Disadvantages: Not as good as I was expecting, sad!
This is a film which was recommended to me on my review for the Spiderwick Chronicles so after enjoying that film so much I went and got this one. The film is made by the same people who made the Chronicles of Narnia which both me and hubby enjoyed so we were looking forward to watching this. I have to say that I did enjoy it but it just wasn’t a patch on the others I have mentioned.
The film is about a boy called Jess Aarons who ... ...He is also left out slightly at home as he is the only boy with 4 sisters. Things soon change for Jess when a new girl moves into the house next to their farm and they find they have similar interests.
The new girl is called Lesley and she too gets picked on at school and is a bit of a loner at home as her parents are always too busy writing boos to take notice of her. The pair strike up a good friendship and when she discovers that ... more
This is a film which was recommended to me on my review for the Spiderwick Chronicles so after enjoying that film so much I went and got this one. The film is made by the same people who made the Chronicles of Narnia which both me and hubby enjoyed so we were looking forward to watching this. I have to say that I did enjoy it but it just wasn’t a patch on the others I have mentioned.
The film is about a boy called Jess Aarons who is getting bullied at school and is on his own. He is also left out slightly at home as he is the only boy with 4 sisters. Things soon change for Jess when a new girl moves into the house next to their farm and they find they have similar interests.
The new girl is called Lesley and she too gets picked on at school and is a bit of a loner at home as her parents are always too busy writing boos to take notice of her. The pair strike up a good friendship and when she discovers that Jess is very good at drawing she is inspired to use her excellent imagination and make them a place which is just for them to go and spend time away from everyone and everything else.
The place they choose is in the forest by their houses and you can only get to it by using a rope swing. They soon name this place Terabithia and life here is very different from normal life as the creatures which jess has drawn come ton life in their kingdom and Jess and Lesley are the rulers and they can do as they wish.
How long will Jess and Lesley be able to keep Terabithia a secret and will they ever be accepted at school?
I was expecting a lot from this film as I said before it was made by the creators of the Narnia films but I have to say that I was slightly let down by the film. The story was good and although not believable this can be forgiven as it is a fantasy film for children.
The characters in the film were very good and the actor who played Jess did a wonderful job, for some reason he did remind me of a young Daniel Radcliff. Also the Actress who played Lesley was super in her role. The two actors had a great on screen chemistry and they worked very well together. The supporting actors were also very good and I did enjoy seeing Robert Patrick paying the role of Jess’ father. I think he managed to give a good performance and show a different side to his acting ability.
I think that the story did raise some good issues which many children have to deal with everyday, the bullying Jess and Lesley suffered at school was dealt with and portrayed very well and I liked how they did stand up for themselves in the end and so the bullies seemed to ease off from their taunts. I think this film does give out a good message to children.
The fantasy in the film was good but I think I would have liked to have seen a bit more of the creatures which Jess had created come to life in Terabithia and the pair of them spend a little more time there as the small bits we did see were very enjoyable.
Without giving too much away about the ending of the film, I really did not expect it to end as it did and I found it quite emotional and moving. I though that the Director did a great job of the way he handled the subject.
The music in the film was good and although I don’t particularly remember any of the tracks I do remember that they were all good and used in the appropriate places.
The DVD which we have is the two disk special edition which is full of bonus material which includes:-
A Quest to the Map of the Forest Digital Imagination: Bringing Terabithia to life Featurettes Behind the Book Featurettes Keep your mind wide open - Anna Sophia Robb Music Video Director / Writer/ Producer Audio Commentary Cast Audio Commentary Cast and Crew Interviews Gallery of Competition Winners Create paintings and Credit role of Competition entries
ROM Content: Sketching Classes plus 3 A4 colour in printouts / Desk Top Themes / Buddy Icons
Anyone who knows me will know that I do not like watching the bonus material as it spoils the magic of the film for me. I did not particularly buy the 2 disk special for these I only got it as amazingly it was cheaper than the single disk version of the film.
The running time of this film is 91 minutes which I feel is a great length for children to sit and watch this for. The certificate on the film is a PG and I do agree with this as there is the bullying issue which features in the film and there are also some scenes of emotional distress.
I got this DVD for £4.99 on EBay which I felt was a great price so do shop around for a bargain.
I do recommend this film as it is a great children films which shows just what you can do and create with just the use of your imagination but don’t expect it to be as good as Narnia or the Spiderwick Chronicles as you will be disappointed.
Advantages: trully moving with romance, fantasy and best of all action Disadvantages: may be hard on small children who may be scared of death
it was amazing!
A truly moving story about a boy living in the countryside with his family when a new girl moves in immediatly making an entrance. when he finds out that she lives next door they begin to explore the surrounding forest and land where they imagine the land of Terabitia when they find a delapidated tree house and begin to renovate it.
Only two such youths could think up such an amazing land of friendly trolls, enemy squirrels. at ... ...the landscape as it really is but his eyes become closed while his mind is wide open and he enters the land of Terabitia. a few days later his teacher offers him the chane to go to a museum and he readily accepts and wanting to spend time alone with his teacher does not invite the new girl. while he is away however, tragedy hits his street... ...
Sir_cooky 14.12.2007 (15.12.2007)
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Advantages: Excellent acting, Great story, Good Soundtrack Disadvantages: none
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This weekend while visiting a friend we decided to have a relaxed afternoon and stick on a film and have a glass of wine. As her ten year old son was with us we decided to watch the children?s movie BridgetoTerabithia. I have heard of the film before but didn?t really know much about it. I didn?t know who was in it, what it was about or who made the film which sometimes I think it is a good idea not knowing anything about it. I quite like these children fantasy films like The Narnia films so I thought this couldn?t be too bad. What I like about children?s DVD?s is that they are presented really nicely and this DVD was no exception. It had an outer cardboard cover and the front cover was colourful and looked very magical, which would help attracting kids to buy it (or rather their parents). Another aspect ...
Advantages: A great family mvoie with strong characters and sensitive direction. Disadvantages: Not the fantasy epic I was hoping for.
the kids' imaginations play out, Zigman employs magic-tinged brass and twinkling chimes and ethereal choruses for the rope swing that leads to it. There are epic orchestral themes for Terabithia itself and hectic 50s B-movie horror themes when Jess and Leslie are under attack. In more emotional moments, sad solo piano is used to heighten the mood.
"BridgetoTerabithia" is a solid family film that has plenty of little adventures to keep the kids happy, smatterings of CGI-led fantasy and a strong, universal story that mast viewers will be able to relate to. Gabor Csupo's direction is confident and he has clear affection for his characters without going all mushy over them. However, it's a film you might want to watch with your kids as there are some themes and moments that might be upsetting to sensitive children. Do bear in mind that it isn ...
Advantages: Great script, great sensitivity and imaginative Disadvantages: Adverts are misleading about what to expect.
in an important race. It isn?t long before the two become friends and allies indulging in an imaginary world where they can strong and invincible and ultimately, whatever they want to be.
When tragedy strikes, Jesse finds himself struggling to come to terms with the sense of loss and finds he has learnt more than he first thought from his friend.
>>>Who is Gabor Csupo<<<
Gabor Csupo is relatively unknown to us perhaps because BridgetoTerabithia is only Csupo?s second Directorial contribution since he directed a little known film called Dance in 1980. However, he has worked as producer and writer on a number of television series and films, most of which are aimed at the younger audience including The Wild Thornberrys and The Rugrats films. Notably, he has also worked as Animation Director on a number of projects including several ...
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A thoroughly pleasing family film with fine performances and honest, affecting real situations mixed with joyful adventure (Empire, 17/09/2007)
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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. 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.
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