Nim's Island

Nim's Island tells the story of an 11-year-old girl named Nim (Abigail Breslin) who lives on a beautiful uncharted island with her scientist father Jack Rusoe (Gerard Butler), a research scientist studying microscopic marine organisms. She spends her days being "island schooled" by her animal friends, Fred the lizard, Galileo the pelican and Selki the seal. Nim has a huge passion for books, especially the Alex Rover (Jodie Foster) books.

Jack is about to take Nim on a two-day research trip looking for protozoa, but let's Nim stay behind so she can help the hatching baby sea turtles. While Dad is having his own adventure, Nim reaches out to her fantasy hero, Alex Rover. Imaginations collide with non-stop adventures for the two of them — Rover trying to get to Nim, and Nim protecting her beloved island from invading tourists, and waiting for her father to return.

By Surya Brown-Moffit, Middle School Writer
I agree with them but really liked the scene with the flying reptiles. It was funny to see the human-like characteristics of the lizards flying through the air looking and sounding like a miniature version of Godzilla. Another really cool thing is that the adventurer in Rover's books is the same character as Nim's father, but I will let you figure out why that is so cool!

By Madison Brown-Moffitt, High School Writer
Nim's Island was engaging and funny, keeping my attention until the very end. I really liked this movie and think it is appropriate for all ages, but particularly middle school and up. There are many things to keep the parents interested, including the fact that the writer of adventure stories is terrified to go outside of her apartment, eats only Progresso soup, and may be having a nervous breakdown. Despite all this, she responds to the call from a child half way around the world.

By Nancy Brown, Mom
I love Jodie Foster and this was the most "mom-like" I have ever seen her. It was funny to watch one of my heroes be completely incompetent in all areas of life except her writing. I give great credit to the writing that can keep an entire family laughing, jumping, worrying, and engaged without swearing, sex or violence. The story leaves plenty of room for a sequel, which I would happily watch.