Having not read the book, I had no notion what the story was about, except that it had two kids and their adventures in the land of Terabithia. Boy was I surprised. I found the movie confusing, mean, and upsetting. They really never developed the back story of the kids, to explain why they are some what misfit. There wasn't much activity in or about Terabithia except at the very end of the movie. There's a creepy teacher, who I felt was not developed as the kind caring understanding type of teacher but as being just a little to interested in the boy, when she only takes him on a field trip into the city. Last, The death of the girl. When the girl drowns in the creek, I was shocked. I had tears flowing down my face. It was very sad and I really wasn't expecting this twist. This movie is advertised as a children's movie. I can imagine how this would really upset children. So I say, the reviews/advertising, should have have warned me of the true nature of this story.
Review of Bridge to Terabithia
