Zathura: A Space Adventure

It's not often a "kids movie" will keep me entertained right through by Zathura did just that. The actors are excellent, there are plot twists, and it's just good old fashioned fun as well. I was pleasantly surprised when watching... Full review

Probably one of the best family movies I've ever seen. Lots of good clean fun, maybe a little bit scary for the youngest viewers, but not too scary for school age (I think). I intend to recommend it to my... Full review

There are quite a few nice things about this film. In particular, Zathura is an aesthetically intelligent film. The makers did a great job of not relying too heavily on CGI; very thoughtful design and effects. The convincing use of... Full review

Those who criticize "Zathura" for being a copycat "Jumanji" are apparently clueless about the Van Allsburg's books. "Zathura" is a sequel to "Jumanji", it is about what happened when the Budwing brothers opened the game box that Peter and Judy... Full review

This is a very straight forward flick with great action sequences and great chemistry with the actors. Though some parts might be a little scary for some kid's the movie is never violent and no one ever get's hurt. There's... Full review

This movie was surprised me. The only reason I went to see it was my boys ages 8-15 begged me. This film mirrored my boys. It was like watching them in action. For the first time they could see themselves... Full review

My son (age 10) liked Jumanji and is an avid reader. When he learned "Zathura" would be the next Van Allsburg book to come to the screen, he made me promise we'd see it.We nearly missed our chance (it was... Full review

It is rare when a movie transports me back to my childhood memories, reminding me of the time when playing games use to be fun. Adventures were limited by imagination, and Summer days were transformed into magic. "Zathura", directed by... Full review

i was expecting this film to merely be a decent way to waste some time like it's predecessor, but zathura is better. it's just as wacky as jumanji, but just seems to make more sense.it's a little bit on the... Full review

Jon Favreau's third outing as a director proves he can handle the larger budget and special effects, but the film strangely lacks the poignancy that underscored his previous studio effort, "Elf. The early scenes in "Zathura" depicting the family's lack of domestic tranquillity don't ring true, and that severely diminishes the emotional payoff later on. ... Full Review

Theres a good chance that Zathuras target audience will think its the best film ever made. But these are minor quibbles when the film is this much fun. The effects are extremely good. ... Full Review

Directed by actor Jon Favreau (Elf), the effects are fabulous, from the realisation of space to a menacing robot and monsters with slippery tongues. But children aged from eight to 14 will particularly love it, especially boys who can readily identify with the young characters having to think on their feet - Walter (Josh Hutcherson) and his younger brother Danny (Jonah Bobo). ... Full Review

ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE Rated:PG For movie details, please click here . Most gratifying of all is the movie's believable depiction of sibling rivalry via the natural performances of young Hutcherson and Bobo; this is one family film which actually offers a worthwhile and non-cloying message about the value of family. ... Full Review

hereas Joe Johnston's Jumanji was defined by belligerent special effects of both the computer-animated (vicious monkeys, charging rhinos) and human (a hyperactive Robin Williams) variety, Jon Favreau's Zathura a similar board game-come-to-life fairy tale based on a Chris Van Allsburg bookmercifully relies only on the former. ... Full Review

Jon Favreau has come a long way since his Swingers days.As a director, he has evolved as one of Hollywood's most assured filmmakers. From Elf to the underrated Zathura: A Space Adventure , Favreau has learned to balance visual... ... Full Article

The two main characters in the film are brothers Danny and Walter (played by Jonah Bobo and Josh Hutcherson of Kicking and Screaming, respectively). The two brothers don't get along. Walter ignores his younger brother and treats him disrespectfully. When ... Full Article

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Overworked dad (Tim Robbins) leaves squabbling siblings Danny (Jonah Bobo) and Walter (Josh Hutcherson) in the charge of big sis Lisa (Kristen Stewart). While she drifts off to the Land Of iPod, they stumble on a clunky old clockwork board... ... Full Article