Comments on: MOVIE ANALYSIS: Nim’s Island

by: Melissa Marsh

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:21:24 +0000

I really want to see this and thanks to your great review, I want to see it even more! (Plus it has Gerard Butler).

by: Kathleen Bolton

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:04:39 +0000

Agreed, Thea. I thought the movie would ramp up again after Alexandra arrived at the island, but they cut that off. And I guess, because this is Nim’s story, that was the right decision for the target audience. I can’t help but feel some Foster/Butler gems were left on the cutting room floor.

by: theamcginnis

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:07:55 +0000

I saw this movie the day it was released. For some reason I like movies about writers. Nim’s Island is Romancing the Stone for ‘younger’ women, but it’s message rings truly for women of all ages who are stuck, feeling helpless, hopeless, afraid or aren’t in a safe place. And Gerard Butler is the perfect anecdote for a Mr. Perfect, as he plays a bit of a lost soul himself. Jodi Foster is great, Abigail Breslin just right, and the island itself was someplace I’d love to escape to!! An added feature is that this movie will appeal to boys as well, because the adventure transcends gender. I guess you can tell I really liked this movie. My only critique was that it was too short and I would have enjoyed more adventures by Alexandra once she {finally} arrived at the island. I highly recommend for boys and girls of all ages. In fact, I think it would be a great movie for dads to take their daughters to, even if their daughters are 40! And of course, the added bonus is no trash language. How refreshing is that?

by: LJCohen

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:32:59 +0000

My boys will probably roll their eyes, but I would like to see this movie. Maybe I’ll drag them with me, LOL. A gentle movie is a rarity these days.

by: Therese Walsh

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:12:45 +0000

Sounds like something Ri would like. Thanks for the tip and the review, Kath!