Bridge To Terabithia
Based on the popular Newbery Award-winning novel, Bridge to Terabithia is a
fantasy/adventure story of friendship, family and the power of imagination from
the producers of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe.
Jess Aarons (Josh Hutcherson) is an outsider at school and even in his own
family. Jess has trained all summer to become the fastest kid in his middle
school class, but his goal is unexpectedly thwarted by the new girl in school,
Leslie Burke (Annasophia Robb), who competes in the “boys only” race
and wins.
Despite their awkward introduction, the two outsiders quickly become best
friends. Leslie loves to tell stories of fantasy and magic. Jess loves to draw,
but until he met Leslie it was something he kept to himself. Leslie opens a new
world of imagination for Jess. Together, they create the secret kingdom of
Terabithia, a magical place only accessible by swinging on an old rope over a
stream in the woods near their homes. There, the friends rule the kingdom, fight
the Dark Master and his creatures and plot against the school bullies. Thanks to
his friendship with Leslie, Jess is changed for good.
Brimming with fantastical creatures, palaces and beautiful forests, the world
of Terabithia is brought to life by the amazing visual effects wizards at Weta
Digital (The Lord of the Rings, King Kong).
Special Features:
- Disney's Fast Play
- Music & More: “Keep Your Mind Wide Open” Music Video
- Backstage Disney
- Behind The Book: The Themes Of Bridge To Terabithia
- Digital Imagination: Bringing Terabithia To Life
- Audio Commentaries
Critic Reviews:
- " The characters, especially those of the two ten-year-old protagonists,
ring true. " – David Stratton
- " Bridge to Terabithia is not only faithful to the novel but also stands
to become a beloved family movie. " –
Jennie Punter
- " Manages that rare feat of being both a faithful adaptation and
appealing on an independent basis. " –
Mike Massie