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Published: 3 May 2007

Josh Hutcherson (left) as Jess and AnnaSophia Robb as Leslie

If you go down to the woods today...

BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
Directed by Gabor Csupo
Certificate PG

FORGET the tongue twister of a title. Here is that rare delight – a children’s fantasy that draws you into its embrace like a warm security blanket and makes you feel a whole lot better when you come out.
Terabithia is a dream world invented by two likeable 11-year-olds, blonde and pert Leslie (AnnaSophia Robb) and freckle-faced Jess (Josh Hutcherson), who live in neighbouring houses in the New Zealand countryside.
They attend the same local school, and find themselves both outsiders, bullied mercilessly in the classroom and playground.
To get through the daily torture Leslie takes refuge in her own inner world, while Jess fills his sketchbook with amazing paintings of exotic birds and animals.
They share imaginary adventures, just like kids the world over – except that these exploits come to life.
Exploring the woods together, they stumble on an old rope hanging from a branch over a stream – the bridge to that other world.
“What if there’s a magical kingdom on the other side that only we know about?” she suggests – and that’s when the fun starts.
Swinging across on the rope like junior Tarzans, they enter a forest where trees turn into giant Trolls and weird animals stalk the undergrowth.
This is a magical treat for young and old alike, and for pure escapism you can’t beat it. Take the family.

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