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Nim's Island (2008) -- This is the second theatrical trailer for Nim's Island, directed by Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin.
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Nim's Island (2008) -- Behind The Scenes: Dancing With A Sea Lion
Nim's Island (2008) -- Interview: Jodie Foster "On the similarities of Nim and Alexandra"
Nim's Island (2008) -- Jodie Foster has a new role that's lighter than her recent adult fare, "Nim's Island," a comedy adventure for kids. She speaks with Harry Smith.

Overview

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Writers (WGA):
Joseph Kwong (screenplay) &
Paula Mazur (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
4 April 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
Be the hero of your own story. more
Plot:
A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 nominations more
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(42 articles)
Is Gerard Butler a lover or a fighter?
 (From EW.com - PopWatch. 8 September 2009, 6:00 AM, PDT)

Mel Gibon to play with Jodie Foster's 'Beaver'
 (From screeninglog. 10 July 2009, 1:02 PM, PDT)

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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Abigail Breslin ... Nim Rusoe

Jodie Foster ... Alexandra Rover

Gerard Butler ... Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover

Michael Carman ... Captain
Mark Brady ... Purser
Anthony Simcoe ... First Mate

Christopher Baker ... Ensign

Peter Callan ... Edmund's Father

Rhonda Doyle ... Edmund's Mother
Russell Butler ... Old Fisherman
Colin Gibson ... Cruise Director
Bryan Probets ... Australian Tourist #1
Andrew Nason ... Australian Tourist #1
Dorothy Thorsen ... Blue-Haired Woman
Penny Everingham ... Older Woman Tourist
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for mild adventure action and brief language.
Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Company:
Walden Media more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The Australian sea lions used in the film are named Spud and Friday. Both reside at Sea World Australia, and shared the role of Selkie. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: There is no such thing as a "Southern Borealis". They probably mean Aurora Australis. more
Quotes:
Nim Rusoe: I don't have to go to school, I'm home schooled. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "Getaway: (#17.9)" (2008) more

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18 out of 20 people found the following comment useful.
Lost Adventure, 5 September 2008
Author: Senyales from Fraggle Rock

'Nim's Island' is one of those films that had the potential to be a great adventure flick but, sadly, misses the mark. The screenplay is inconsistent and the script loses focus. Most of the characters aren't well developed, some are unnecessary and would have been better left out. While there are many plot holes, there are some unnecessary (and irritating, especially the sequences with the caricature bad guy visitors in the island) subplots. The entire film revolves around Nim being stranded on the island all by herself as her father is lost somewhere at sea and a 'borderline' agoraphobic Alexandra travelling to the island to rescue her. The climax is very disappointing. When one sees Nim and Alexandra meet for the first time, something big is expected but nothing like that happens. I would have much preferred that the film focus on Nim and Alexandra's adventure in the island and their attempt to rescue Jack but there's nothing like that. Moreover, the look of the film isn't that appealing. There are some nice glimpses of the island but the CGI is poor and use of green screen copy pasting is too obvious (due to poor lighting). I liked the animal characters but only the adorable sea lion looked realistic. Abigail Breslin and Gerard Butler are okay but they are mostly let down by the shoddy screenplay. However, Jodie Foster was amusing to watch. It's great to see her in a comedic performance and she carries off the eccentric Alex's 'borderline' agoraphobia and determination to save Nim with comic flair. It is her scenes that save 'Nim's Island' from being a total disaster. The film ends on a note that there might be a sequel. If there is, well I hope it has much more to offer.

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