Bridge to Terabithia
Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jessica Grose
    90
    Director Gabor Csupo of Rugrats "fame" steer clear of cutesy tween stereotypes, but it's Jess's relationship with his father, played by Robert Patrick, that elevates Terabithia from a good kids movie to a classic contender.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Alex Chun
    90
    A wonderfully heart-wrenching love story for tweens, teens, and even adults who fondly remember when a friendship could be ignited by a gesture as simple as offering a stick of Juicy Fruit.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    90
    The news is good for Bridge to Terabithia fans. The beloved children's book has not just survived but thrived in its adaptation to the screen.
  4. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    88
    This is easily the best family feature of the early year.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Tasha Robinson
    83
    This is Csupo's feature directorial debut, but as creator, producer, and writer of "Rugrats" and "The Wild Thornberrys," among several other series, he's had a long career in animation, and he handles the CGI setpieces masterfully.

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 179 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 93
  3. Negative: 22 out of 93
  1. grandpajoe6191
    4
    "Bridge to Terabithia" is a preposterous movie. The book was absolutely sad, but the movie interprets the amazing story into a fluid one with eye candy visuals.… Full Review »
  2. HonestOmi08
    10
    I love this movie. I think it is a great movie and I believe the right cast was chosen. Josh Hutcherson was a great Jess, Annasophia Robb was a perfect Leslie, Bailee Madison was a cute Maybel, Zooey Dushenel was an good teacher. I think the creativity and imagination put into this book and then film was inspiring and a great family film. The ending was very sad and I felt for Jess. The was Josh showed us how Jess was feeling was incredible and more than I expected! Overall a lovely film and perfect for a family get together!… Full Review »
  3. ViganO
    10
    This is with no comment the best movie I ever saw.And this was the first movie which made me cry because the sad ending. This is the best movie ever made.… Full Review »
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