Review of Bridge to Terabithia (2007) by Mary R — 08 Jan 2012

Quite good. It's Disney, but the visuals are not overdone: the interweaving of 'fantasy' and 'reality' is cleverly executed. The juxtaposition of the 'poor white' family and the new middle class neighbours almost works too.

Annasophia Robb is very cute, and both Josh Hutcherson and Bailee Madison do a good job. However the story line and characterisation are a little sketchy, and while I was touched by what is essentially a children's movie, I could have enjoyed more depth, especially in the final scenes.