Bridge to Terabithia [Blu-ray]

I watched this movie for the first time last weekend with my 10 year old granddaughter (my wife had read the book and had seen the movie years before but had never brought it into the family). She is going into a new school and the first assignment was to read the book...500 pages in one week. She was somewhat stressed. The movie helped get her calm and remembering keys themes. Key themes were solid and perfectly understood by her: friendship, love, sacrifice, grief. Now in my family imagination is paramount. With an imagination one can solve any problem; with imagination one can dream dreams. Imagination is vital to the human condition, and we make sure that our children and grandchildren are well equipped with it. This story also comes so close to my own childhood beginning with the building of the tree house and then the bridge. Even the rope was over our swimming hole and with each year got closer to the water. I would put this movie along with our favorites: The Never Ending Story, Willi Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Princess Bride. All are must haves; and all should be revisited annually. This will compliment our collection.

As the critics say in consensus, its a powerful and touching tale of love, loss and imagination. I really liked the movie through its entirety. I consider overall ratings of a movie anywhere to be an average of how much people liked it (more subjective) and its overall quality (more objective). In this case, I think some people might not like the ending (I did) or might have wrong expectations and be disappointed, but overall it is a very good movie, with great attention to detail, witty dialogues, quirky humor, talented actors and strong spirit in its story. The point being... everyone can like it or not like it, but this one is something that easily surpasses the general (low) level of production we see nowadays, particularly when movies involving fantasy are concerned. Also, I am frequently told that its childrens movie. Really, its not - it just has children as protagonists, but its not childrens movie and everyone can find something for himself in it.

I remember going to see this movie when I was younger and falling in love and watching it repeatedly so I decided to buy it as I am now older. I was hoping that my childhood love wouldnt deceive me and I would still love this movie and it worked! For those who havent seen it, its a fantasy/action movie. I wont give any spoilers but it is about a young boy and girl and their ambition to find a place where they can be comfortable and have fun. This is later called Terabitihia. The movie makes you laugh, makes you cry, and makes you feel good all around. I would especially recommend this movie to a younger audience but if youre an adult and you enjoy a good childrens movie, this may work for you as well.

Always loved this movie as a kid and still do! Definitely opens your imagination up and makes you see a different perspective! Very lovely movie

I havent seen this movie since it came out in 2007. And back 7 years ago I was only 8 or so, so I couldnt remember much of it but the general concept of it. So I decided to watch it again, after having a long stressful day. Honestly put me to tears, to put it into perspective, Im a 15 year old guy, but Im the sensitive type. Honestly the best movie, and I think me re-watching it put it at my favorite movie replacing the Hunger Games movies. Not much I can say about it. Its a good movie to watch if youre just having a bad day and need something to brighten your mood.

Great family movie to watch. This movie had a combination of reality and imagination that played well with both parents and kids. The two main characters showed what friendship is all about and how it could forever shape your outlook on life. It has an element of tragedy and sadness towards the end of the movie but it ends with well with a good example for the kids. Recommend it to kids 8 and over.

Im not exactly a movie expert, but I would have to say that I found this movie fairly enjoyable. I was attracted to this movie because of a grade school reading assignment where I had to read the book version of this movie. And it stuck with me even now in adulthood, as few things have. so when I found out that they were making a movie of this, I was immediately interested. But I kept putting it off for a while until I finally watched it recently. And I dont regret watching it at all. Its still not as good as the book but its still something good to see if you want to explore the potential of a childs imagination.

Id say this is good for around 9 years old and up. I love the story for capturing youth and imagination and refreshingly breaking the hollywood formula a bit... But while worthwhile in the end and making for a most excellent story arc, this could be a bit shocking to younger or more sheltered kids. Will engage adults too, though. I was just starting to doze off during this another kids movie when BAM i was back and awake...

We liked the movie, but like all movies made from the novel there were parts that were missing or added.

Exactly what I wanted. Perfect condition