I actually had high hopes for this one. gerald Buttler in a fantasy film, what could be more entertaining? Well, perhaps a fun film I guess but that isn't being fair either.
The film revolves around a young girl named Nim who loves this one author, just happens that this author never leaves her house due to ever rising fears. When Nim's father is lost at sea she contacts this adventure writer to help her but while she waits she must defend the island herself.
There's a number of problems her. The author doesn't arrive until the last 20 minutes of the movie, the girl defends the island from... tourists and the ending just comes out of nowhere.
While they seem like big complaints the film is still able to produce an enjoyable movie if you just ry not to think about it. The actors do a fine job but the young girl playing Nim (the one from Little Miss Sunshine) just seems to sleepwalk through her role.
This has been better family films this year and this seems more like a cash in than anything else. It's one of the few times where I've seen a fantasy film and just had no interest in ever reading the book. Still it gets a mild recommendation from me for those looking for something to tide them over to Indiana Jones but again don't expect a lot from it.
Entertainment Value - 3/5
Movie - ** 1/2 / 5
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