Nim's Island (2008)
Abigail Breslin, Anthony Simcoe, Christopher Baker
Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover--the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. Whe... (read more) Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover--the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now, they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island.
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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed by:
Jennifer Flackett,
Mark Levin
Release Date: Apr 04, 2008
DVD Release Date: Aug 05, 2008
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Yes, I was too old for this movie, but I would definitely recommend it to kids. I think they'll enjoy it a lot.
A mi la verdad es que me encantan las peliculas de aventura y esta es divertida!!!
I thought the magical island would be more magical. And flying lizards aside ( I admit that was funny) I'm not a big fan of animals doing silly/clever/unexpected stuff. And all that leaves really is Jodie Foster falling over and being neurotic lots. ... (read more) I thought the magical island would be more magical. And flying lizards aside ( I admit that was funny) I'm not a big fan of animals doing silly/clever/unexpected stuff. And all that leaves really is Jodie Foster falling over and being neurotic lots. Disappointing, and I think I would have been just as disappointed if I was still 10.
I'd review this as a kid's movie, hence the 2½ stars. But really, even for children I think there wasn't enough....action, I believe is the word I'm looking for.
I thought this was a great movie for kids and adults alike. It appeals to both and it shows how family bonds with their children are more important than anything else. Great cast, wonderful script. You will never get bored with this movie.
borrowed from library, how cool is that! :D funny and sweet. cheered me up a lot during a depressing week.
I initially had no plans to ever watch this movie but I decided to give it a try. The animals in it were adorable and it was a very clean, family friendly movie.
I'm clearly too old for this film. Might be alright for children into island adventures, though.
Not the movie I expected, but I liked what I got. Very interesting and original for me.
Gets 3.5 stars instead of 4 only because - I'm sorry - Gerard Butler CANNOT do a convincing American accent.
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Nim's Island is a win-win proposition: an entertaining, diverting adventure saga that offers excitement and a relatable heroine for children, and also will remind their parents of favorite classics from their own youth.full review
A sweet-natured family adventure film that should be quite popular with the grade-school girls at which it's aimed.full review
Nim's Island is a pleasant-enough jaunt for a family outing, but it never fully arrives at that 'perfect, secret world.'full review
The movie's dated, stereotypical comedy often contradicts its wholesome intentions, coming across as laboriously cutesy and occasionally perverse.full review
The film's an oddity -- an engaging, slightly overcooked fantasy about a castaway-island girl and the agoraphobic San Francisco novelist who comes to her rescue.full review
This scenic adventure/comedy delivers exactly what it promises--from broad slapstick to exciting action that stops short of becoming too intense for its intended audience.full review
The only wonder eventually elicited by Nim's Island is of a mystified variety.full review
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