Nim's Island (2008)
Adventure | Comedy | Family

Welcome to Nim's Island, a tropical paradise where imagination runs wild and adventure rules! Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine), Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler shine in this fun, "exhilarating and enchanting family picture" (San Francisco Chronicle) based on Wendy Orr's beloved novel. Nim Rusoe (Breslin) lives on a deserted island with her scientist father Jack (Butler) and her best friends: Selkie, a sea lion; Fred, a bearded dragon lizard; and Galileo, a plucky pelican. But when Jack goes missing at sea and the island is "invaded," Nim reaches out via e-mail to the adventurous author (Foster) of her favorite books, and together, each discovers what it takes to truly become the hero of your own life story.

Jodi Foster as a neurotic writer who lives through her novels was just perfect. From anyone else without her chops it might have been over the top, but she was just brilliant. I for one was so glad to see her play an endearing character. Her past performances, and even her features lend a hard edge to people's perception of her, but I think this movie will give people a peek at the mom within the actress.

Gerard Butler was absolutely endearing in both roles that he played (Jack and Alex), and he was believable as a Dad.

Amber Breslin was believable as a capable young girl, and her extended family of animals were cute but not overly saccharine.


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