Movie: Bridge to Terabithia

On my birthday, my wife and I ran off to see the movie Bridge to Terabithia. I had never read the book so my perception of the movie was based on the previews. If you've seen the previews, and expect a fanciful movie similar to The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, you'll be disappointed. If you have read the book, you will probably be prepared for what you'll see.

In short the story is about two young kids and the trials they face in life and how through their friendship and imagination they create a wonderful world called Terabithia. They are the King and Queen and we see their friendship grow to something truly meaningful. As all of us grow up we have those friends that we are inseparable from. They are the folks that help mold who we are, for better or worse. This movie has it's tragedy which I didn't feel was portrayed in such a way that made it as wrenching as it should have been.

The tragedy does lead me to believe it would not be a movie I'd take my daughter too, but it makes me think that I want to read the book and then possibly read it to her. I cannot give this movie really high marks because the marketing was very misleading, but I can give it a recommendation to those that want a good story and a reminder of your youth.