Jonah Bobo,
Josh Hutcherson,
Dax Shepard,
Kristen Stewart,
Tim Robbins
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Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space because of the board game they are playing.
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Release Date: November 11, 2005
Keywords:
family,
cute,
kids,
sci-fi,
children's,
www,
space,
special effects,
two brothers,
board game,
jon favreau,
Comic Sans ,
Times New Roman,
Dax Shepard ,
Jon Favreau
DVD Release Date: February 14, 2006
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April 4, 2011I never liked Zathura, and I don't know why others did. The effects were childish, the acting wasn't anything impressive, and the plot was simple enough. I know it was an adaption for the book and for the most part it was a well made adaption, but then it takes a wild turn for ... read more
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January 31, 2011The effects were great, the robot was very interesting, The lizards were great, the only problem i have with the movie is how it doesnt follow the book that well, now i understand that you cant make a long movie with a 36 page book, so they had to make up a lot of stuff.
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August 8, 2010One of the worst family films I've ever seen. It has a heavy depiction of dysfunctional families, bad language used by little kids, and for the record, Jumanji was better.
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January 13, 2010fb733768972I thought that Zathura is a much better movie that Jumanji, and not just that, but the total result was a much better story and more likable characters!
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August 22, 2009Funny as all get out and fun adventure. Not as good as Jumanji, but holds its own.
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February 10, 2009"A New Adventure From the World of Jumanji"
Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space because of the board game they are playing.
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November 14, 2005
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
November 11, 2005
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Zathura, Jon Favreau's adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's kid-lit adventure of the same name, more than fills the bill -- though it's unlikely to draw anyone over the age of 11 (not counting baby-sitt... Full Review
November 11, 2005
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Zathura salutes the low-tech magic that lurks inside a board game -- that hidden ability to bring people together. Full Review
November 11, 2005
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
In seeking to entertain adults as well as children, director Jon Favreau (Elf) may have overplayed his hand a bit on the grown-up side. Full Review
November 11, 2005
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle
Zathura can be enjoyed solely as a sci-fi adventure. But it also sneaks in a couple of messages for those receptive to them. Full Review
November 11, 2005
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Director Jon Favreau, coming off Elf, keeps Zathura moving, but never fast enough to make it fly. Full Review
November 11, 2005
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger
Zathura serves up kid-friendly sci-fi thrills, along with a little nostalgia for grownups. Its low-tech special effects are a refreshing departure from the CG norm. Full Review
November 11, 2005
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Zathura is basically Jumanji in outer space -- and even without Robin Williams, this is still a singularly loud, charmless and overbearing family movie that could use a hit or two of Ritalin.
November 11, 2005
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
After watching the kids play Zathura in Zathura -- a crackling family adventure in which sibling rivalries play out against a backdrop of Robbie-like robot assaults and devouring gila monsters -- all ... Full Review
November 11, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Zathura is easygoing, brashly humorous and a lot less interested in technology than adventure. Full Review
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