Though many millennials may not have even heard of the film, Zathura is a classic family adventure film that deserves much better than the poor critical reception and box office receipts it received at the time.

| Apr 1, 2022

A charming small-scale adventure film for kids.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Jan 24, 2022

An engaging, family-friendly, fantasy adventure.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Nov 9, 2020

There are moments in Zathura of pure delight and wonder.

| Sep 29, 2020

Zathura is a kids movie that doesn't demean its target audience... This is a solid A-grade experience for young viewers and kids at heart.

| Apr 29, 2020

Fun for the whole family, Zathura is an adventure ride you'll find yourself wanting to take again and again.

| Nov 3, 2019

It doesn't talk down its audience, it doesn't paint clichés, it doesn't insult our intelligence, and its entertainment is enjoyable for both adults and children. That's rare.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 29, 2009

At times it seemed like events were occurring just so the kids, or the kids in the audience, could learn their lesson a little bit more.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 8, 2007

A lively, imaginative tall tale that should thrill young audiences and engage their parents.

| Feb 22, 2007

A practically-perfect family flick which delivers a big lesson about the true meaning of brotherly love.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Jan 5, 2007

Charming children's adventure with some superb performances from the young cast.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 30, 2006

For those who love the majesty of the solar system, the thrill of space battles, and the adventure of finding secret passageways in old houses, this movie should be just the ticket.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 17, 2006

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| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Oct 3, 2006

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 23, 2006

Favreau gratifyingly prevents the film from becoming a mere maelstrom of CG effects by pushing the brothers' amusing bickering to the fore...

| Jun 24, 2006

| Original Score: 3/5 | May 12, 2006

Despite its peculiar name and the fact it bears a strong resemblance to Jumanji -- another film inspired by a book by children's author Van Allsburg -- it's hard not to like Zathura.

| Mar 31, 2006

Any game is more fun to play than to watch others play, even if it involves death-defying stunts and harrowing alien encounters that would frighten even the heartiest souls.

Full Review | Feb 21, 2006

...rarely dull...

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Feb 18, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 18, 2006