- Release Date: 2008
- Runtime: 96 min
- Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Starring: Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Michael Carman ... see all
- Director: Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
- Plot: Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover -... Read more
User Reviews
solid, but nothing special...
May 03, 2008
wdashton43 - imdb.com
May 03, 2008wdashton43 - imdb.com
Nim's Island is a tale about a young girl named Nim (imagine that) who lives with her single father on a remote island in the middle of the South Pacific. Because she has no friends or neighbors, she spends her... Full review
Certainly, an acceptable film for families, but a great film it is not
Apr 27, 2008
Amy Adler - imdb.com
Apr 27, 2008Amy Adler - imdb.com
Nim (Abigail Breslin) and her marine biologist father (Gerard Butler) live on an island in the South Pacific. Dad's main area of study is microorganisms so this is a perfect venue for his work, in addition to being a kingdom... Full review
Bland
Apr 10, 2008
Kristine - imdb.com
Apr 10, 2008Kristine - imdb.com
My friends and I decided to see Nim's Island tonite, I work at a theater and have walked in on a couple parts and it looked cute, so I figured it might be a fun watch. Honestly, Nim's Island is a... Full review
Nim's comments
Apr 10, 2008
Jahala_Dudley - imdb.com
Apr 10, 2008Jahala_Dudley - imdb.com
It was a cute movie. But, there were some parts that were 'too cute' to enjoy. Some of the animals used...though they were real, looked fake, cheesy, and unrealistic..like the bird.The seal was probably the most realistic acting animal and... Full review
Should have been magical but instead it's just an average fantasy/adventure...
Apr 08, 2008
Neil Doyle - imdb.com
Apr 08, 2008Neil Doyle - imdb.com
After watching NIM'S ISLAND, it occurred to me that Wendy Orr's children's novel would have worked much better as a Walt Disney animated feature than as a live action film with CGI effects. Animation would have provided the missing ingredient... Full review
Great movie in more ways than one
Apr 05, 2008
ryan_christopher - imdb.com
Apr 05, 2008ryan_christopher - imdb.com
I have read many comments about predictability, blah, blah, blah! I found this film refreshingly entertaining for all ages. There was something for everyone. Being a female around the same age, I can relate to Jodie Foster since I practically... Full review
A nice "family" film that refreshingly helped bring out the kid in the adults.
Apr 04, 2008
cnet - imdb.com
Apr 04, 2008cnet - imdb.com
I had no idea what to expect of this film, and after reading the synopsis I wasn't to jazzed to see it. But I like both Jodie Foster and Gerald Butler, and the kids were bored so off to the... Full review
Above Average Family Movie
Apr 04, 2008
tabuno - imdb.com
Apr 04, 2008tabuno - imdb.com
Nim's Island manages to never to go over the top and combines a nice comedy drama genre for the big screen. This movie has elements from The Last Action Hero (1993), Jumping Jack Flash (1986), and The Whalerider (2002), all... Full review
Great Family Film
Apr 04, 2008
tifferbear - imdb.com
Apr 04, 2008tifferbear - imdb.com
I loved this movie. I loved this movie so much that I came out of it with mascara smudges.Jodi Foster as a neurotic writer who lives through her novels was just perfect. From anyone else without her chops it might... Full review
Great film
Mar 31, 2008
the-gossip-king - imdb.com
Mar 31, 2008the-gossip-king - imdb.com
While on holidays I managed to see this movie and I was pleasantly surprised. I have never liked Breslin but she is at her best in this movie and Jodie Foster will always be the magnificent Jodie Foster. Gerard Butler... Full review
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2009-01-12
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2008-09-04
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Blu-ray Movie Review: Nim's Island
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2008-08-11
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