Bridge to Terabithia

Just watched this movie on friday, 30th March. To me, there weren't a lot of ads or talk about this movie. I believe that people will make comparison of this movie to Narnia, where Narnia is more colourful and magical.

I would recommend this movie to people who prefers realistic, day to day kind of story. It focuses more on human relationship than showing mystical creatures.

The climax was appropriate but the resolution was a little poor.. It does have its moments of super flashy, high budget computer graphics.

This movie was based on the book by KATHERINE PATERSON

"Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade--he wants it so bad he can taste it. He's been practicing all summer, running in the fields around his farmhouse until he collapses in a sweat. Then a tomboy named Leslie Burke moves into the farmhouse next door and changes his life forever.

Not only does Leslie not look or act like any girls Jess knows, but she also turns out to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. After getting over the shock and humiliation of being beaten by a girl, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay. Despite their superficial differences, it's clear that Jess and Leslie are soul mates.

The two create a secret kingdom in the woods named Terabithia, where the only way to get into the castle is by swinging out over a gully on an enchanted rope. Here they reign as king and queen, fighting off imaginary giants and the walking dead, sharing stories and dreams, and plotting against the schoolmates who tease them.

Jess and Leslie find solace in the sanctuary of Terabithia until a tragedy strikes and the two are separated forever." -Abstract taken from http://www.fiano.co.jp-

I believe the book would be a good read, answering some questions that popped into my head while watching the movie. Til next time, Cheers~!