Nim’s Island Movie for dads

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Paul Banas
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Nim’s Island is out on DVD and it’s a good movie for dads and kids. With some interesting graphics and a fantastical series of events, kids and dads should stay entertained throughout this 90 minute adventure.

Abigail Breslin, from Definitely, Maybe, plays 11 year old Nim. She is trapped on a South Pacific island when her scientist father leaves her for two days and then runs into a massive storm. Her only lifeline is an agorophobic adventure story writer (Jody Foster) living in San Francisco.

When her island comes under siege from a cruise ship itching to spoil her deserted island, she calls her for help. The story then follows their parallel adventures as Nim fights off the tourists and Alex fights her fears to rescue her email friend.

The one problem I had with the film was the beginning where, as in movie after movie, we learn that the mother has died very early in the girl’s life. I know Disney always likes to make their characters tougher through this adversity, but they overuse this plot device in my opinion.


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