Zathura: A Space Adventure

It's not often a "kids movie" will keep me entertained right through by Zathura did just that. The actors are excellent, there are plot twists, and it's just good old fashioned fun as well. I was pleasantly surprised when watching... Full review

Probably one of the best family movies I've ever seen. Lots of good clean fun, maybe a little bit scary for the youngest viewers, but not too scary for school age (I think). I intend to recommend it to my... Full review

There are quite a few nice things about this film. In particular, Zathura is an aesthetically intelligent film. The makers did a great job of not relying too heavily on CGI; very thoughtful design and effects. The convincing use of... Full review

Those who criticize "Zathura" for being a copycat "Jumanji" are apparently clueless about the Van Allsburg's books. "Zathura" is a sequel to "Jumanji", it is about what happened when the Budwing brothers opened the game box that Peter and Judy... Full review

This is a very straight forward flick with great action sequences and great chemistry with the actors. Though some parts might be a little scary for some kid's the movie is never violent and no one ever get's hurt. There's... Full review

This movie was surprised me. The only reason I went to see it was my boys ages 8-15 begged me. This film mirrored my boys. It was like watching them in action. For the first time they could see themselves... Full review

My son (age 10) liked Jumanji and is an avid reader. When he learned "Zathura" would be the next Van Allsburg book to come to the screen, he made me promise we'd see it.We nearly missed our chance (it was... Full review

It is rare when a movie transports me back to my childhood memories, reminding me of the time when playing games use to be fun. Adventures were limited by imagination, and Summer days were transformed into magic. "Zathura", directed by... Full review

i was expecting this film to merely be a decent way to waste some time like it's predecessor, but zathura is better. it's just as wacky as jumanji, but just seems to make more sense.it's a little bit on the... Full review

Fast making a name for himself as a reliable family-man director, Jon Favreau's Zathura is a throwback to the space adventures of the 1980s, moulding kid-friendly fantasy and simple, smartly blended effects into a likeable piece of children's escapism that is well-balanced, well-meaning and, for the most part, darn-well made. ... Full Review

Unfortunately, beholden to set-piece extravagance above all else, the film quickly finds itself adrift in turgid CG exhibitionism.....On Zathura 's commentary track, Jon Favreau extols the blown-out look of the film's early scenes.....hereas Joe Johnston's Jumanji was defined by belligerent special effects of both the computer-animated (vicious monkeys, charging rhinos) and human (a hyperactive Robin Williams) variety, Jon Favreau's Zathura....A series of lively featurettes, including a making-of documentar ... Full Review

The film turns into a pretty good action movie with the ending battle between the lizard aliens (called Zorgons) and the boys. The movie has a great "Flash Gordon" feel to it, and succeeds in making you feel like a kid while you watch it. ... Full Review

Directed by actor Jon Favreau (Elf), the effects are fabulous, from the realisation of space to a menacing robot and monsters with slippery tongues. But children aged from eight to 14 will particularly love it, especially boys who can readily identify with the young characters having to think on their feet - Walter (Josh Hutcherson) and his younger brother Danny (Jonah Bobo). ... Full Review

Intergalactic thrill ride Zathura arrives on DVD in a special edition Miniatures and the world of Zathura - director Favreau goes back to classic filmmaking by using miniatures and models to create the stunning visual shots of the film. ... Full Review

Zathura is a science fiction movie that is pretty good. If i was right it was in theater in 2005 or 2006. I don't really remember. ... Full Article

In real life, imagination can only take you so far. If something could take you further you'd find Zathura. This space adventure begins when you take your first turn at the game. ... Full Article

Box office is so bad this year, I had almost forgotten that there were numbers this large. With a $35.6 million Friday, the fourth entry in the Harry Potter series is off to a flying start. ... Full Article

Ten years ago that game was Jumanji . Players chose cards which gave directions and/or warnings that then magically materialized to be dealt with. Here the game is Zathura . ... Full Article

Why Does Hollywood Feel a Need to Make Certain Films? I always find it odd that some of the biggest promoted films always leave one question: Why did someone feel a need to make this movie? ... Full Article

The sky didn't fall for Chicken Little , but it has yet to rise in regards to overall business. With modest starts from Zathura , Derailed and Get Rich or Die Tryin' , the weekend was down 13 percent from... ... Full Article