Nim's Island Release Date: April 4, 2008 Studio: Fox Walden Director: Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett Screenwriter: Joseph Kwong, Paula Mazur, Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett Starring: Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin, Gerard Butler, Alphonso McAuley Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy MPAA Rating: PG (for mild adventure action and brief language) Official Website:
NimsIsland.com
Plot Summary: Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled
by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her
favorite literary character, Alex Rover- the world's greatest adventurer. But
Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big
city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings
her together with Alexandra. Now, they must draw courage from their fictional
hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island.
EN 5 Second Review:
A kids movie that is cute if not more than a little
inspirational. A nice change from recent fare
How
refreshing, for once, to see a girl embark on derring-do that, in Nim's
own words, makes her the hero of her own story Ann Hornaday: Washington Post
Even as the derivative roots of "Nim's Island" are clearly
visible, kids will no doubt vicariously enjoy Nim's adventures and
Edenic existence....more
Promises
paradise and delivers something closer to purgatory Justin Chang: Variety Nim's Island is a picturesque adventure-comedy that
quickly capsizes under the weight of its obnoxious
slapstick, pedestrian dialogue and general unwillingness to
rise above stock ideas and situations...more
Abigail Breslin and Jodie Foster star
in NIM'S ISLAND. Here on Hollywood 411, they talk
about fun had on the island, Jodie's kids' first
movie and Gerard Butler's penalty jar
EN 5 Second Review:
A kids movie that is cute if not more than a little
inspirational. A nice change from recent fare
Promises
paradise and delivers something closer to purgatory