Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

2007Movie95 minEnglish

Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school. So he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences including that she's rich, he's poor, she's a city girl, and he's a country boy the two become fast friends. Together they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants where they rule as king and queen.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users87%
Director: Gábor CsupóGenres: Drama, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Jess Aarons, a lonely and imaginative boy, befriends Leslie Burke, a new student who is equally unconventional. Together, they create a magical kingdom called Terabithia in the woods, where they can escape the challenges of their everyday lives. Their friendship and the world they build help them navigate schoolyard bullies, family struggles, and personal insecurities.

Critical Reception

Bridge to Terabithia was generally well-received by critics, who praised its emotional depth, strong performances from the young leads, and its sensitive handling of mature themes for a family film. While some found the shift in tone jarring, many commended its bravery in tackling grief and loss in a way that resonated with both children and adults.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt story and strong performances, particularly from its young stars.
  • Appreciated for its mature handling of complex themes like grief and imagination.
  • Some viewers found the dramatic shift in the third act emotionally challenging.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's emotional impact and the touching story of friendship and loss. Many found it to be a moving and thought-provoking movie that fostered important conversations.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Gábor Csupó, is also known for co-creating the animated series 'Rugrats'.

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r96sk

r96sk

Starts as a run-of-the-mill film, but I'll be honest I didn't see that turn in the second half coming - in a good way. <em>'Bridge to Terabithia'</em>, in my opinion, is just short of being anything more than good, but I go away from vie...
Joe

Joe

Beautiful movie! So sweet, adorable and sad and hard-hitting at times too!