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Zathura (2005)

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Reviews Counted: 146 Fresh: 111  Rotten:35 Average Rating: 6.6/10
 
Consensus: Dazzling special effects for the kids + well-crafted storytelling for the 'rents = cinematic satisfaction for the whole family.
 

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Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Theatrical Release: 03-02-2006

Synopsis: Actor-turned-director Jon Favreau (SWINGERS, ELF) delivers another work of intelligent, charming family fare with this space adventure, based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg (JUMANJI). Older brother Walter (Josh Hutcherson) and the younger Danny (Jonah Bobo) are constantly at war... Actor-turned-director Jon Favreau (SWINGERS, ELF) delivers another work of intelligent, charming family fare with this space adventure, based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg (JUMANJI). Older brother Walter (Josh Hutcherson) and the younger Danny (Jonah Bobo) are constantly at war with one another, bickering over the mediating voice of their long-suffering father (Tim Robbins). When he has to go to the office to replace some papers the boys destroyed in their crossfire, he leaves them in the dubious care of older sister Lisa (Kristen Stewart), who is sleeping upstairs. When Danny discovers an old board game called Zathura stored in the basement, his excitement is lost on Walter, who has no time for such old, boring toys. Soon, however, the game becomes impossible to ignore, as the boys are transported into space, and one of them must win in order to make it home again. Each turn brings a new, often dangerous, surprise, and the boys are faced with a murderous robot, an explosive meteor shower, and lizard-like aliens, while poor Lisa is cryogenically frozen early in the game. The adventure yields some heartwarming, family-friendly life lessons, and Dax Shepard (IDIOCRACY) is unusually subdued in his role as a stranded astronaut. [More]

Genre: Childrens

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, Tim Robbins

Director: Jon Favreau
Producer: Ted Field, Scott Kroopf
Composer: John Debney

DVD Info

Release:

Feb 2, 2007

[DVD Details]
  • DVD Features
  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen
  • Audio:

    • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
    • Subtitles - English - Closed Captioning
    • Subtitles - French - Optional

    Additional Release Material:

    • Audio Commentary - John Favreau - Director, Peter Billingsley - Star
    • Documentary - "Race to the Black Planet"

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    The effects are extremely good. Rather than opt for CGI overload, director Favreau and effects guru Stan Winston have elected to use good old-fashioned solid objects, which are entirely suited to the 1950s design of the game.

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    Favreau keeps things moving fairly frenetically, clearly having fun with the general mayhem

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    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.

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

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    A flawed but likeable and kid-friendly fantasy with smartly blended effects, Zathura is a throwback to the space adventures of the 1980s.

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    Zathura is so, so entertainment for adults but the kiddies will be amazed.
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