[HPFGU-Movie] Bridge to Terabithia review

[Heather Maffioli]

On 2/18/07 8:41 AM, "Valerie Flowe" <valerie.flowe at verizon.net> wrote:

> I saw this movie on Friday with my girls. It was very well reviewed,
> however I agree with the reviewer who said that Disney (probably
> intentionally) misrepresented it in their marketing campaign. It was
> described as a 'watered-down' Harry Potter or Lion, Witch & Wardrobe.
> But was so much more (probably in the parents' eyes) and so much less
> (in the kids' eyes). The fantasy land CG creatures were very secondary
> and minimal to the plot. It was really all about human relationships
> (between friends, family). Then there was a total tear-jerker ending
> that stunned me and probably others who also had not read the book.
> Val
> 
> 

I have been so upset by the ad campaign for this movie.  I loved this book
when I read it in school and could only picture taking children to this
movie based on the adds.  I have been nearly yelling at the TV each time
they came on.  I am so sorry that you and many other parents out there will
be ill prepaired to deal with what the movie is actually about.

It is a fantastic book and worth the read for 6-8 graders.

Heather


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