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July 6, 2007
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Movie Review:
Bridge to Terabithia Reviewed by Elinor Florence
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Bridge to Tarabithia begins as classic Walt Disney fare. It's the story of two lonely pre-adolescent children who make friends on the school bus and find comfort in each other's company. It's a stretch to imagine that either of these two - both heart-breakingly cute and smart - could ever be considered losers, even by their cruel peers, but hey, it's just a movie. Josh Hutcherson as the boy who craves his father's attention, and AnnaSophia Robb as the little girl next door, are both very appealing kids who will undoubtedly be sought after for other movies if they manage to avoid the curse of the child actor. A third actor, Jennifer Matichuk, playing the boy's little sister, is cute as a button, too. Anyway, the two kids explore the property at the back of their joint farmland and by swinging across the river on a rope, they find an old tree fort (so far this is every kid's fantasy) and imagine a world of their own where there are no bullies or chores or mean teachers. The girl, Leslie, is the more imaginative of the two and she names their
special place Terabithia. Although they do imagine some pretty frightening monsters and some helpful trolls and flying soldiers, this movie is not the special effects extravaganza we are used to seeing in movies like Lord of the Ring. In fact, the special effects play a minor role in the movie, which is more about kids coping with bad things that happen. Right in the middle of the movie, something really unexpected and really bad happens. I assume this is why the movie is rated Parental Guidance, as some young children could be affected by the tragedy that afflicts one of the main characters. I certainly couldn't help crying. The movie seems to take a darker turn at this point, and the remainder of the story is about guilt, sorrow and redemption. Kids expecting a real knock 'em, sock 'em movie with monsters and superheroes will be disappointed. On the bright side, it does have a happy ending as the power of Terabithia triumphs over all. RATING: 4 OUT OF 5 HEADS
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