Nim's Island
Metascore
55 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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  1. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Liam Lacey
    38
    The movie's dated, stereotypical comedy often contradicts its wholesome intentions, coming across as laboriously cutesy and occasionally perverse.

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User Score
6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Overworlder
    8
    It's mostly Home Alone on a tropical island with perhaps a touch of Mowgli. It's all rather Disneyesque but the talented Abigail Breslin and the charming setting keep it entertaining enough to watch. Jodie Foster's performance as an agoraphobic writer, however, takes the movie that extra mile. Well above the usual family fare.… Full Review »
  2. MovieLonely94
    6
    it won't bring new people to like this movie, but it was definitely worth a try.
  3. KatieD.
    10
    I liked Nim's Island because my favorite part was the flying lizards! Katie, age 6.
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