Bridge of Terabithia is based on a novel of the same title and is directed by Gabor Csupo. The film stars Josh Hutcherson (as Jesse Aarons) and AnnaSophia Robb (as Leslie Burke). I haven’t read the novel yet but after watching the movie, it makes me want to search for this 1977 novel written by Katherine Patterson. The novel has created a controversy among the conservatives for they think that it promotes New Age religions and for its sexual content. This is a heavy drama movie. Thus, you should bring your handkerchief or a tissue with you prior to watching it.
The Origin of Terabithia
Terabithia is an imaginary kingdom. It has been said that it is likely derived from Terebinthia. Terebinthia is a Narnian island created by C.S. Lewis.
Summary
Jesse Aarons is the only son in a family of five children. His parents won’t usually give that much attention to him. On the other hand, Leslie Burke is an only child and his parents are both writers. They just moved in near to the place where the Aarons are living. Jesse and Leslie go to the same class where they met. The one characteristic that they have in common is that they are both loners. Later on, they became best friends. With that, they created their own imaginary kingdom in the woods near their homes which is only accessible by a rope swing over the creek. They called their imaginary kingdom Terabithia. Then, one day, Leslie died the day she went to Terabithia alone while Jesse was having the time of his life with his Music teacher in a National Gallery of Art. Before the parents of Leslie moved out of the place, he asked for the wooden planks in their yard and he used it to build a Bridge where he brought his youngest sister May Belle and named her Queen of Terabithia.
Ratings
Casting: 4 out of 5
Cinematography: 4 out of 5
Special effects: 5 out of 5
Overall rating: 4.25 out of 5
I haven’t seen it yet but it looks a lot like the Narnia movies here. That makes sense that it would be based upon one of Narnia’s island. Did you like it?
Hi Brian,
Yes I like this film
I’m not sure though if it will remain the same if I’ll be able to read the novel
The summary sounds good. Maybe I should watch it.
Yes Euri watch it
I actually watched this movie. Sa totoo lang di ko nagustuhan ung movie kc medyo naging mataas ung expectation ko nung napanood ko ung previews nya pero nung mapanood ko na cya sa big screen nanghinayang ako kc akala ko tlaga na mala-narnia ung makikita ko pero ok n din. Watch out for Pan’s Labyrinth (http://www.panslabyrinth.com)
Sad Part: bigla na lang namatay si Leslie
hi madshock,
di siya talaga mala-narnia
yeah will watch out for pan’s labyrinth
oo naiyak ako nung namatay si leslie.. sadness
Gabot Csupo of Rugrats fame ?
I think so. Is there any other Gabot Csupo?
I watched Pan’s Labyrinth instead of this one a couple weeks ago. Going to watch this one today. Nice review. I’ll have to review this one as well.
Hi Trench
yes you should watch it
When I first watch this movie I almost watch this twice a day because of this wonderful scene and handsome actor and beautiful actress . You better watch this interesting movie . This is the favourite movie I ever watch .
this movie is b.s. it has a direct line that the girls family does not believe in god.the girls family had “everything” matching mercedes and a beautiful home and new clothes.the christian family was poor and had nothing,they had alot of needs.Children pick up on the subliminals. the movie was no good.