Zathura (2005)
Mild scary scenes, Mild coarse language, Mild themes
| Director: | Jon Favreau |
| Actors: | Jonah Bobo, Josh Hutcherson, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, Tim Robbins, Frank Oz, John Alexander, Derek Mears, Douglas Tait, Joe Bucaro Iii, Jeff Wolfe |
Zathura, a smart and stylish kid's adventure, launches into action when Danny (Jonah Bobo) twists the key of a dusty science fiction game that unleashes a localized meteor shower and wrenches Danny's house into orbit around a distant ringed planet, bringing Danny's brother Walter (Josh Hutcherson) and sister Lisa (Kristen Stewart) along. Soon a defective robot, a rangy astronaut (Dax Shepard), and an alien spaceship enter the picture. Only by completing the game can the kids return their house to its proper space-time coordinates, but the game board falls into the hands of some nasty, carnivorous lizards!
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 113mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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| Run Time: | 113mins |
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| File Size (Approx): | 1 GB |
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Member Reviews (47)
47 Member
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Johnson
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I hated the kid in this soooo much... beheading by circular saw is sometimes a good thing.
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Highly entertaining kids-flick. Imagine Jumanji in space.... Lizards may scare younger children though. 4 stars.
Elenor
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great move that all kids big and small will enjoy
Tristan
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not the best you'll ever see
Layla
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Boring movie, definitely nothing like Jumanji.
Jodie B.
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Cool action/adventure movie - along the lines of Jumanji.
Worth a look.
Nuts
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Great kids entertainment, that even the adults could get a kick out of. Definately worth a look if you have young kids.
Ricky P.
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Very good movie .... more an adult movie than a kids one .... would be scary for the little ones.
The acting by the kids was fantastic ... also has a good script.
Sonya L.
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I know it is meant for kids this movie but I thoroughly enjoyed it , top movie.
Michael K.
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An OK kids movie. Definitely PG, some scary parts for younger kids. My boys enjoyed it.
Barbara M.
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Not as powerful as Jumunji, but nevertheless very entertaining.
Loved the ending, watch for the split second return of something on the front lawn, a nice added touch!
Anne T.
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Absolutely top movie! I loved every minute of it. Great adventure, great effects and plenty of action for every viewer regardless of age. Enormous fun!
Lachlan N.
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It is exactly the same as jimunji. The writer is as bad as Clive Cussler 'same story different names'
Heather S.
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enjoyed imensely would recomend to all
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Colin Y.
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Hey, I really enjoyed this movie, and I didn't even watch it with any kids. This would be an ideal family movie that even adults will enjoy.
Cowgirl
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Fantastic! Best kids movie I've seen in yonks and I'm not a kid and really enjoyed it. If you like a touch of scifi fantasy and a good story (ie loads of fun, not serious but with a message) get this one out. Watch it with the kids or without. Well acted and directed. The youngest child actor is a gem.
Lisa M.
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Okay for the older kids. There is a moral in there, in addition to plenty of action and imagination. Nothing new in the theme though.
Paula A.
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My children absolutely loved Zathura (Aged 8 & 10). They watched it 6 times. I think it is movie aimed solely for kids though, as it did not hold my interest as some family movies can do.
Heather T.
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Better than Jumanji, a good kids movie.
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Lynn O.
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If you enjoyed Jumanji, you will also love this one.
The similarities between these two, you will find, will take you on an amazing trip with great lessons for the kids - like treasure your siblings, because life without them, may be very bad.
Stephen M.
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Excellent kids adventure. A little unbelievable in parts but entertaining none the less
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Craig Hill
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As has been already pointed out, a space version of Jumanji however still manages to entertain in it's own right.
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Camille H.
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A great kids movie that my husband and I enjoyed! Maybe a bit scary for the young ones but a great adventure for older kids! Lots of action, monsters, aliens, outer space....a fun movie!
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Wayne W.
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Absolutely spectacular visuals and special effects. Your big screen TV pays off ! However fails to deliver much else. Falls flat on any tension or suspense despite several attempts and grandiose symphonic soundtrack. Not a lot of comedy either, mainly a few smiles rather than any real laughs. Nevertheless, a little different (Jumanji’s been here before of course) and enjoyable.
Shaun O.
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Kids of all ages will enjoy
Barry D.
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Science fiction meets Jumanji. Overall watchable movie with a moral undertone.
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Nicole G.
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The kids enjoyed this movie. They thought that it was a little scary and also funny.
Cindy J.
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this movie was great my 13 and 15 year olds both enjoyed it.
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Greg K.
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by the same author as jimunji, so more of teh same however it is still a great movie , a 10 yo and 15 yo loved it, it also was quite entertaining for adults too
parfy
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My grand-children were enthralled by this exciting movie. Great story, great acting, terrific adventures which totally absorbed them.
JW
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