Bridge to Terabithia [Blu-ray]

I bought this to show my students after reading the book. I havent read the book myself since 4th grade (many, many years ago), but it seems to follow the books fairly closely. I like that it has enough differences (little things to update it) that make it easier to see of students actually read the book when filling out questions, but the main idea of the movie stayed the same as the book.

I hope my grandchildren will like this as much as my own children did when the movie came out

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 3 year old daughter loved it! Very heartfelt story.

Id say this is good for around 9 years old and up. I love the story for capturing youth and imagination and refreshingly breaking the hollywood formula a bit... But while worthwhile in the end and making for a most excellent story arc, this could be a bit shocking to younger or more sheltered kids. Will engage adults too, though. I was just starting to doze off during this another kids movie when BAM i was back and awake...

This is a great movie and I am glad I own it on dvd now.

The task of devising a story that gives children hope in real-life situations is a daunting one. Each of our children face adversaries on a daily basis in their neighborhoods and at school. This amazing story celebrates a childs capacity to sort through these types of problems from within the combined world of fantasy and daily life. It is truly a tale that acknowledges a childs perspective and captures their indomitable spirit. Kudos to the author and screen writer who so effectively express *childrens ability to stand their ground while treating an adversary with compassion; *a childs unique aptitude for understanding their parents perspective; *childrens need for allies when among peers and family; *misunderstandings turned to empathetic gifts of understanding. YEP - Kudos to this movie and all it expresses!

Id seen the trailer, but thats it. Given the current crop of fantasy movies, I was expecting a light, fluffy fantasy movie - NeverEnding Story, or the like. Boy was I ever wrong. Bridge to Terabithia was anything but light fantasy. Im glad I watched it alone - crying over movies is more my wifes domain, and I did plenty of sniffling. I dont see this as being a kids movie - nothing terribly objectionable, it just hit hard in spots I didnt have when I was a kid. The acting is very good - a good thing. Despite the trailer it was all about the characters and the story. There was comparatively little CG - no Star Wars or Lord of the Rings here. Just enough CG to support the story. Very tastefully done. My only disappointment is two bits of dialog, unnecessary to the story, that portray the usual Hollywood stereotype of Christianity. Disappointing, but not surprising, even from Disney. Aside from that one minor nit, I dont remember being hit as hard (in a good way) by a movie since I saw Apocalypse Now in the theater in 1979.

Great movie..

I watched this movie for the first time last weekend with my 10 year old granddaughter (my wife had read the book and had seen the movie years before but had never brought it into the family). She is going into a new school and the first assignment was to read the book...500 pages in one week. She was somewhat stressed. The movie helped get her calm and remembering keys themes. Key themes were solid and perfectly understood by her: friendship, love, sacrifice, grief. Now in my family imagination is paramount. With an imagination one can solve any problem; with imagination one can dream dreams. Imagination is vital to the human condition, and we make sure that our children and grandchildren are well equipped with it. This story also comes so close to my own childhood beginning with the building of the tree house and then the bridge. Even the rope was over our swimming hole and with each year got closer to the water. I would put this movie along with our favorites: The Never Ending Story, Willi Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Princess Bride. All are must haves; and all should be revisited annually. This will compliment our collection.