Review of Bridge to Terabithia (1985) by James C — 11 Oct 2007

Loved this story as a kid, but it just doesn't translate well to film.

This review of Bridge to Terabithia (1985) was written by James C on 11 Oct 2007.

Bridge to Terabithia has generally received positive reviews.

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Better than the new version. The film is supposed to be about using your imagination and the new one uses... CGI…

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By B M (51) on 28 Apr 2008

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By Jackelene S (4) on 31 Dec 2008

UNREAL MOVIE SO SAD I read the book in school…

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I really liked this movie it was good I want to read the book…

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By Dafni O (1) on 05 Oct 2007

This version of B.T.T is better than the new one…

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I thought it waz OK, but I wish there waz more 2 it…

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I cried in the theatre while watching this movie…

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By Stephanie B (344) on 05 May 2008

This is a dang good movie espically for the whole family. A creative expression of life a fortitude. just watch it…

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A hard one to remember at this stage of my life, I remember that it wasn't as heart-breaking as the novel - read this book…

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By Sweet Poetic R (100) on 12 Jul 2008

Pretty good movie but very sad at the end…

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