Simply great family entertainment

I have often seen this compared to Jumanji, just for the record I love them both equally. About Zathura:A Space Adventure, as a family movie it is truly excellent. True, the role of the sister is rather clichéd, but a lot makes you not worry so much about it. Jon Favreau's direction is excellent, and the sense of childlike wonder featured so prominently here is delightful. There is a witty script, a highly imaginative story and a great fix of fun, scares and poignancy, it was wonderful to hear Frank Oz as the voice of the robot, Jonah Boo and Josh Hutcherson make a great duo and Dax Sheppard's astronaut provides the touching moment of the film, that of the revelation of his true identity. What made Zathura:A Space Adventure so good especially were the fantastic production values, a soundtrack that fitted perfectly with the film's tone and the gripping action. Overall, just great. 9/10 Bethany Cox

9/10