Nim's Island User Reviews

while i did enjoy it I felt that for the most part this is a kids movie. the overall plot teaches kids about being able to stand up for themselves when an adult is absent. which is a great message in itself. the only thing i found lacking was it didn't expand on Alex Rover's arrival on the Island. There was obvious disbelief and disappointment on Nim's part. Not to mention Jack's arrival back he just accepts her presence and the three of them become a sort of family. So a little disapointed there but kids will like it.

05/22/2008, 9:28 am

We showed this movie at our family movie night and everyone enjoyed it. I personally loved Jodi Foster and thought she did a marvelous job as the neurotic Alex Rover. I know I left the movie saying I wanted a flying lizzard! The animals were just wonderful. Great movie for all ages!

08/27/2008, 9:26 pm

And i enjoyed it too.

05/22/2008, 9:28 am

Jodie Foster played a role I am not use to seeing her in but it was great..She was funny and I truly enjoyed the movie. Abigail made me cry and she truly is a talented actress and whqat can I say about Gerard Butler. He is truly my favorite actor and shows he can play any type of character. Nim's Island was great..a good clean movie, which we lack today. Excellent!!

05/22/2008, 9:28 am

"Nim's Island" is a unique little film with lot's of suspense. I found it odd that the little girl wouldn't feel isolated or lonely on that island without anyone her age. The lizard is too cute!

05/22/2008, 9:28 am

very entertaining - fun, adventurous, excellent

05/22/2008, 9:28 am

Great time for a family film. Laugh out loud antics and touching, sweet moments. Jodie Foster is great in an atypical role. Nice push for her. Having loved Abbigail Breslin in "Little Miss Sunshine" I was looking forward to seeing her in this. However, I have to say, she's the weakest link.First, it's an adventure film and the girl she plays grows up Swiss Family Robinson style. However Ms. Breslin moves like she's never played outside before. It's clear that a double is used in most (all?) of the action scenes and in "easy" ones, say, running down the beach, she looks awkward and unbelievable. The heavy tan was about the only thing that made her look like she fit in the tropical setting. SO, I wish they had cast an girl who actually is comfortable in the outdoors; it would have made the role much more believable.

05/22/2008, 9:28 am

Having not seen this movie yet, I am considering taking a little gir than we plan to adopt. She is 12, but a bit immature. Is there anything in this movie that might make it a bad idea? I thought the little girl might be an empowering hero based on the trailer. Am I okay in that idea? Any comments would help. Thanks!

05/22/2008, 9:28 am

This was a very enjoyable film for everyone! Jodie Foster is my very favorite actor, and she is great in the film. The rest of the cast is very good. Abbigail Breslin is going to be a great actress. Gerard Butler is also great in a dual role. Beautiful locations! It's so nice to watch a movie every now and then when you know from the first frame that after the credits roll, you will feel all warm and fuzzy!

05/22/2008, 9:28 am