Bridge to Terabithia [Blu-ray]

Movie was great

Ive never read the book and based my purchase of the DVD based on the TV ads for the movie. I was expecting a lot of fantasy/ computer generated stuff but found the bulk of the movie to drag on in an almost boring manner. Two depressed, miserable children with few/ no friends who meet and become friends through their shared fantasy world- not much for the little ones in that outline is there? The movie does have many interesting moments but there is very little that would be funny or entertaining for small children, and a little after church discussion that some would not want their children to hear. I found the extras to be the best part of the DVD for me, including the bit with the author saying she supported the movie and her son being a producer- it must be fairly close to the original text of the book wth that then I guess. I wont be watching this one often, but like another reviewer, Id like to see what the two young stars do in the future.

Jesse grows in confidence and joy after meeting his new neighbor Leslie, whose unconventional ways and wonderful imagination take them on marvelous adventures. Although I loved it, there were ways in which it didnt live up to the amazingness of the book. The parents were more likable in the movie; it left out how the dad thought drawing was effeminate, and how the mom favored the teenage sisters. What the movie did so well was to capture Terabithia. The squogles (imaginary squirrel monsters) were fabulous.

I purchased this movie at the perfect time. My sixth grade students had just finished reading the book in class. Automatically, the two teachers in the room put our heads together and thought about some kind of extension activity we could plan for our students. Jackpot!!! We used this movie to allow the students to compare and contrast the movie and the book! Lesson turned out well!

My students watched the movie in increments as we read the novel. They enjoyed both the novel and the the movie. They noticed where the movie stayed true to the novel, shifted the order of events, put dialogue in different characters mouths, and the imagination that went into making Jess drawings come to life. Seeing the movie as we read increased student understanding and involvement as measured by the depth of the questions they asked and the discussions that followed. Delivery of the DVD was on time as promised and arrived in excellent condition. It was a good experience all around.

I havent seen this movie since it came out in 2007. And back 7 years ago I was only 8 or so, so I couldnt remember much of it but the general concept of it. So I decided to watch it again, after having a long stressful day. Honestly put me to tears, to put it into perspective, Im a 15 year old guy, but Im the sensitive type. Honestly the best movie, and I think me re-watching it put it at my favorite movie replacing the Hunger Games movies. Not much I can say about it. Its a good movie to watch if youre just having a bad day and need something to brighten your mood.

My kids just love this movie. They are 10, 10, and 6. They enjoy how the movie shows what the kids are imagining. Kind of confusing for my 6 year old at first but she caught on quickly. The relationships within families and the kids at school - all realistic. Great conversation starter about bullies, imaginations, families who struggle with making ends meet, and a shocker toward the end. Highly recommend even if you dont have kids.

Really deserves 5 stars, but the sudden death of the girl brings angry feelings of blame and irresponsibility to be placed on the boy. That would be a load to carry in reality, but skimmed over in the plot.

This is a great movie for someone struggling with the loss of a loved one, especially for children. It also emphasizes the importance of showing all your kids affection and letting them know you love them. It definitely has sad parts but in the end, things are better as a result. The only issue I had with the movie was the part when they are riding in the back of the truck and the little girl goes on a tirade about being damned to hell. I felt it was completely unnecessary and came out of nowhere.

Sadddd movieeee