An enchanting, suspenseful, masterful work which digs far deeper than most films of this genre before or since. It took chances where none were needed and all of these gambles paid off in spades. Watching it will make you a better human being.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Oct 24, 2021

It can be over-sentimental and saccharine in moments, but it's also a kids' film, so why shouldn't it be?

| May 28, 2021

Manages that rare feat of being both a faithful adaptation and appealing on an independent basis.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Nov 24, 2020

While the film occasionally dips a bit too feverishly into the fantasy themes, the performances of both Hutcherson and Robb always seem to pull it back and keep it centered.

| Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 4, 2020

That rare family film that is full of confidence and intelligence, giving it the distinction of being the best film of 2007 so far in its genre.

| Original Score: B+ | Nov 21, 2019

The characters, especially those of the two ten-year-old protagonists, ring true and when, just past the midway point, tragedy strikes it's quite devastating.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 5, 2014

Bridge To Terabithia's scope is surprisingly broad for a family film: it deals with identity, family, the nature of courage, the difficulty of being an outsider and even God. But its main thrust is friendship.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 5, 2014

Thanks to its subtle touches and strong character development, Bridge to Terabithia is not only entertaining for the family but for anyone who wants to leave reality behind for a little while.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 5, 2014

Bridge to Terabithia is a brave film but a disturbing one, and even though it is inspired by real-life events, it feels like a cheat.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 5, 2014

I ended up being slightly disappointed by it.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 5, 2014

An understated, touching and largely faithful version of Katherine Paterson's pre-teen novel.

| Dec 5, 2014

A movie that shows kids the value of imagination and gets them talking with their parents is good, even if it's tough.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 5, 2014

Bridge to Terabithia is the most moving, intelligent drama with children for a decade.

| Dec 5, 2014

Bridge to Terabithia is not only faithful to the novel but also stands to become a beloved family movie.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 5, 2014

This screen adaptation of Katherine Paterson's now-classic novel for young readers tells its story with agreeable simplicity in between computer-generated monsters.

Full Review | Nov 22, 2013

It's an emotionally rich testament to the life-changing power of friendship.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 22, 2013

The special effects suggest a Narnia-like romp, but the movie has a darker, more sorrowful landscape to explore and it does so brilliantly, with true nuance and heartfelt sincerity.

| Nov 22, 2013

Pretty much a religious sermon attempting to jab at impressionable viewers about god, heaven, and spirituality.

| May 7, 2009

The screenplay retains the gritty emotion of its source but gets ponderous in the iconic third act.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 23, 2009

The film, though, takes us to a world in which imagination comes to life, with lavish CGI special effects giving the magic of Terabithia a palpable presence it never had in the book, even in Jess and Leslie's imaginations.

| Original Score: B- | Oct 29, 2008