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NIM'S ISLAND (2008)


Nim's Island


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CRITICS' GRADE: B
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NIM'S ISLAND FACTS


Nim (Abigail Breslin) is a lonely young girl who lives on an island with her father and who passes the time by reading books about a dashing adventurer named Alex Rover. One day, when Nim's dad goes missing, Nim begins corresponding with the author (Jodie Foster) of her favorite books and the two of them draw inspiration from the fictional Rover to find Nim's missing papa.



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Best Scene
Posted by Ron Cirrotti
Best Scene: Pelican scene
The best scene was when the pelican helped Nim?s father by giving him fish to eat and tools. This helped him survive at sea until he managed to save himself by building a small sail boat to get back to the island.

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Cast Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Abigail Breslin (more)

Director(s) Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin

Writer(s) Paula Mazur, Joseph Kwong, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin

Status In theaters (wide)

Genre(s) Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Release Date April 4, 2008

Running Time 95 minutes

MPAA Rating PG - for mild adventure action and brief language

Web Site Official Site for Nim's Island

Keywords Action, Adventure, Childrens, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids Adventure, Writers, Authors, Based On A Novel


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MovieNation Fan Rating
AVERAGE GRADE B

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