Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Bridge to Terabithia’: A Brilliant Coming of Age Fantasy

Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Bridge to Terabithia’: A Brilliant Coming of Age Fantasy
Artwork for “Bridge to Terabithia,” starring Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb. Buena Vista Pictures
Michael Clark
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PG | 1h 36min | Drama, Mystery, Fantasy | 16 February 2007 (USA)

Based on the immensely popular fact-based novel by Katherine Paterson, “Bridge to Terabithia” is a textbook example of how great a Hollywood movie can be when it treats child characters as complex individuals and not stock caricatures. This movie should not be confused with another sub-par effort sporting the same title that debuted on PBS in 1985.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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