Movie Review: Bridge to Terabithia

If you're thinking about going to see this adaptation of the children's book of the same name, there are a few things to be aware of. First, bring tissue. If you've read the book you know that the last couple of chapters are definite tear jerkers and the movie certainly doesn't disappoint. Second, if you've read the book, don't be worried about it being one of those movies where they change things around and alter key moments. It follows the book pretty darn closely. (Good news I guess if you liked the book.) Third, if you haven't read the book, it's not the movie you would expect to see from the preview. The two comments Gordon made as we left the theater were "Wow, that was a short movie (note: it's only an hour and a half)- and- I wish there had been more magic." But, if you'd have read the book, you'd know that it's a story about true friendship more than anything else. All in all, I thought this was a pretty good movie. It definitely doesn't hold a candle to the Chronicles of Narnia but it's a great one to take any kid to who loves playing make believe. My recommendation: read the book and you'll appreciate the movie a hundred times more.