The Bridge to Terabithia

Faye · Mon, 16th Jul '07, 6:45pm

Just watched the movie. Totally out of my expectations. I was expecting a fantasy movie not unlike Narnia or Harry Potter but it was so much more (IMHO, waaaaaay better than the aforementioned). It was a movie about growing up and the coming of age. It was about how our imaginations and dreams can make anything possible, something that we tend to forget when we grow up. Was surprised that noone mentioned this movie at all (well, not that I can find anyway) on the boards.

This along with Pan's Labyrinth are definitely my favourite movies that I have watched this year (probably in quite a few years actually). I HIGHLY recommend this show.

Rawgrim · Mon, 16th Jul '07, 7:17pm

I agree completely. Best movie of the summer, clearly. Too bad we have to get old

Faye · Tue, 17th Jul '07, 9:50am

I'm convinced. Definitely going to go read the novel ASAP.

Aikanaro · Wed, 18th Jul '07, 12:04pm

I absolutely loathed the novel when it was inflicted on me at school, but it sounds like they've (rightfully) butchered the thing for the movie.

The trailer makes it look a lot more like a fantasy story than the book was (well - the book wasn't a fantasy story in the slightest). To what extent does it use fantastical elements as though they're real?

Faye · Wed, 18th Jul '07, 1:31pm

Really? Was the novel that bad? But I guess having it forced upon you is quite a turn off.

Actually, its not much of a fantasy story. The trailer is awfully misleading. Its probably marketing to target the kids these days that are so hooked on Harry Potter and the like. There really isin't much fantasy elements, and most of it is actually already shown in the trailers.

Aikanaro · Wed, 18th Jul '07, 2:59pm

Well, there's no way that my opinion of the novel is in any way objective or unbiased. Regardless of whether it's an excellent novel or not (I'm thinking not...) - I loathe it.

LKD · Thu, 19th Jul '07, 12:24am

I was expecting a "Narnia" clone, and was pleasantly surprised. One of the best movies of the year IMHO that didn't stoop to cliches (at least, not as much as most movies dealing with these topics do.) I recommend it.

Faye · Sat, 21st Jul '07, 5:43am

Just finished reading the novel. It was great, but I personally preferred the movie actually. I would have loved if the novel was longer and more detailed. It was surprisingly short and concise. It was still a good read and I absolutely enjoyed it.

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Mon, 16th Jul '07, 6:45pm	#1
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Mon, 16th Jul '07, 7:17pm	#2
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Tue, 17th Jul '07, 9:50am	#3
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Wed, 18th Jul '07, 12:04pm	#4
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Wed, 18th Jul '07, 1:31pm	#5
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Wed, 18th Jul '07, 2:59pm	#6
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Thu, 19th Jul '07, 12:24am	#7
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Sat, 21st Jul '07, 5:43am	#8
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